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The Self-Contained Gifted Program at Towne Meadows Elementary is designed for 4th, 5th and 6th grade profoundly gifted learners. Students who have at least two scores in the 97th percentile (quantitative, verbal, and/or nonverbal) on the CogAT or similar state-approved test are eligible for the classes. The teachers in the Self-Contained Gifted classes are gifted-endorsed, and the curriculum, enrichment and extension activities are specially designed to challenge students to develop both academically and socially.  

Highlights of the Self-Contained Gifted Program

• Project-based
• Problem-based
• STEM
• Lego Robotics
• Socratic Questioning
• Social-Emotional Curriculum
• Cross-curricular
• Technology-based
• Enrichment and Acceleration
• Language Arts (instruction is offered using College of William & Mary curriculum from the Center For Gifted Education and Michael Clay Thompson)

Location:
Towne Meadows Elementary
1101 N. Recker Road, 91茄子, AZ 85234

School Grade Levels:  Currently, one classroom for 4th grade, one classroom for 5th grade, and one classroom for 6th grade

Class Size: 25
 

Self-Contained Gifted Program Applications

Families interested in applying for the SCG Program must complete the online application below.

Applications will be considered in the following order:

• Students who are siblings of students who are currently in the Self-contained Gifted Program or the GTC (Gifted Talented and Creative) Program at Highland Junior High School.
• Students residing in the 91茄子 Public Schools boundaries or who are currently attending a 91茄子 Public School.
• Students who reside outside of the 91茄子 Public Schools boundaries or who do not currently attend a 91茄子 Public School.
• Out of district students are welcome to apply for the Self-contained Gifted Program if they meet District eligibility (as noted above). 

Out of District Students – In addition to the application, please submit the following information to the Teaching and Learning Department:

1. A copy of your child’s most recent intellectual assessment results: Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) or other State of Arizona approved assessment or IQ tests administered by a licensed Psychologist/Psychiatrist
2. A copy of your child’s most recent standardized test scores (i.e. AzMERIT,  DIBELS)
3. A copy of your child’s most recent report card
4. Twice-exceptional students receiving special education or 504 services must attach: Copy of current IEP and most current special education evaluation report or copy of 504 plan
   *Applications will not be accepted until all forms have been submitted 

Siblings
Siblings are welcome to attend Towne Meadows through the Open Enrollment process. Acceptance is contingent upon the campus’ capacity to provide all services needed by the sibling(s).