Gifted & Talented

For more information, please contact:

Leslie Eggan, CMS Gifted and Talented Coordinator

952-975-7342

Mastery of Standards

If course placement cannot be determined by previous coursework, students may be assessed on their mastery of standards to determine the appropriate class. All assessments must be completed by August 15 In order to create an optimal schedule for the following school year. Due to scheduling factors such as class size, availability and overall scheduling limitations, students are not guaranteed enrollment in a given course.

Additional Opportunities

Some students may choose online course options, at their expense, for remediation or acceleration purposes. CMS will accept completion under certain guidelines. University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP) provides a tuition based accelerated math program in the evening for exceptional math students. Students in this program will have a study period instead of a math class at CMS. Testing is in the spring. For more information visit the UMTYMP website.

Any questions on the Gifted & Talented programming at CMS may be directed to Leslie Eggan. Leslie Eggan, CMS Gifted and Talented Coordinator (952) 975-7342 or Leslie_Eggan@edenpr.org

6th Grade

Advanced Core Courses in Science, Social Studies, Reading and English are offered for 6th grade students.

CLUSTER GROUPING Cluster grouping is a level III service which places groups of four to eight gifted-identified students in mixed ability classrooms which helps teachers plan for and deliver appropriately challenging learning. Teachers are trained to differentiate curriculum and instruction for gifted students. Classes will have students with a range of learning abilities and levels. Learning opportunities are open to all students in the class, and teachers use students’ readiness to determine levels and pace of curriculum.

KEY iMPACT! This course will continue the elementary KEY program experience by featuring a compacted version of the iMPACT! curriculum that has been adapted for gifted learners.

CORE CURRICULUM Advanced Core Courses are designed for MOSAIC and students who have met qualifying criteria. These courses provide grade-level standards that are personalized through inquiry-based learning. Authentic learning and real-world connections are the foundation of these rigorous courses with advanced discussions and research projects that incorporate more abstract and interdisciplinary thinking. MOSAIC students may register for any Advanced courses. Additional students may qualify for Advanced Courses based on exemplary performance on achievement measures.

7th and 8th Grade

Advanced Core Courses in Science, Social Studies and English are offered for 7th & 8th students.

ENRICHED COURSES Enriched courses deliver grade-level standards with rigorous coursework and high-level discussions, with an emphasis on independent learning. Highly motivated students who are willing to persevere may self-select these courses

ACCELERATED MATH Accelerated or Above-grade level math courses are available for qualified students who have completed prerequisite classes or have shown mastery of standards.

If you mastered 6th grade math standards register for Honors Pre-Algebra 6

If you mastered Pre-Algebra register for Honors Algebra 7

If you mastered Honors Algebra register for Honors Geometry 8

If you mastered Honors Geometry 8 register for Honors EPHS Math

Honors Algebra 8 differs in content from Algebra 8 with the addition of Quadratic algebra and is taught at a faster pace. This course is designed as preparation for Honors math courses at the high school. Successful students typically have a solid foundation in Pre-Algebra concepts, understand mathematical concepts quickly, and have the motivation with the ability to persevere.