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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Who can refer a student for AIG Testing?  Parent, teacher, administrator, staff, or the student him/herself.

How do I refer a student?  There is an AIG Lead teacher in each school.  A referral form may be obtained from a school's AIG lead teacher. The teachers are:

  • BPS:  Mrs. Regina Ruffin
  • AES:  Mrs. Pamela Scott
  • RES:  Ms. Kimberly Winborne
  • HCMS: Mrs. Timeshi Jones-Fennell & Ms. Becky Reeder 
  • HCHS:  Ms. Sarah Davis & Mrs. Floria Smith
  • CS Brown STEM:  Dr. Julia Lequin
  • HCECHS: Mrs. Kenyatta Moore-Ward

 

What criteria are used to determine if a student is eligible to receive AIG services? 

  • Nationally normed test: At least one of the three requirements MUST be on a nationally normed test: 
    • 90th percentile score or higher on a state or national achievement test (EOC, EOG, etc.) The percentile is not the same as the exam grade.
    • 90th percentile score or higher on a nationally norm-referenced aptitude test (NNAT3).
  • 85% average or higher in the core classes (English/reading, science, social studies, and math) from the previous quarter 
  • Initial Screening Instrument for Gifted Programming rating of 3 points or more. This form must be completed by a classroom teacher.
  • Portfolio submission of work that consistently demonstrates thinking and skills above grade level. It is the student's responsibility, along with guidance from his/her teachers and families, to select the work that goes in this portfolio. Three to five entries are recommended.

 

What are the identification areas?  

Intellectually Gifted (IG) - Students who:

Demonstrate an ability significantly higher than his/her same-age peers, as denoted by a score within the 90th percentile or higher on an aptitude test

Academically Gifted (AG) - Students who:

Perform or show the potential to perform at substantially high levels of accomplishment in English/reading and math when compared with others of their age, experience, or environment

Score within the 90th percentile or higher on both math and reading EOG/EOC

Academically Gifted in Math (AM) - Students who:

Demonstrate outstanding performance in mathematics over the course of the academic year

Score within the 90th percentile or higher on the math EOG or Math 1 EOC

Academically Gifted in Reading (AR) - Students who:

Demonstrate outstanding performance in reading over the course of the academic year

Score within the 90th percentile or higher on the reading EOG or English II EOC

Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AI) - Students who:

Score within the 90th percentile or higher on an ability test (Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test)

Score within the 90th percentile or higher on the reading and math EOG/EOC

What happens once my child is identified as AIG?

HCPS will make every effort to place your child with an AIG-certified teacher and in a classroom with peers of the same identification.  Your child may receive differentiated instruction, resource classes as applicable, computer-based instruction, invitations to competitions, special events/club opportunities, Honors/Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment (9-12), field trips, hands-on activities, and more. 

How often can a student be tested?

Each student can be tested once a school year using the NNAT3 aptitude test. EOG/EOC scores will also be checked for eligibility.