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Gifted Testing Referral Links
Please click on the links below to access gifted testing referral forms.
The online link for early entrance to kindergarten or first grade (2023-2024 school year) is open. Click here to refer your child for early entrance consideration at the start of second semester (January 2024). For early entrance FAQs, please click here.
The online link for gifted testing referrals, grades 1-12, is now open (until Dec. 1st). Students, teachers, administrators, and/or caregivers can refer students for additional testing to determine gifted identification up to two times each school year. Click here for the CCS Gifted Testing Brochure.
The online referral form to request evaluation for gifted identification in the Visual and Performing Arts will reopen in the spring
The online link to request subject or whole-grade acceleration review for the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year is now active (until Nov. 16th).
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The Gifted & Talented Division offers CCS families resources to develop critical thinking, argumentative literacy, and meaningful perspective-taking skills through the Raising Critical Thinkers online site.
These conversation starters and activities spark thoughtful discussions with our young people. They are perfect for dinner time conversations, long car rides, or any downtime students enjoy.
Read the flier for login credentials and more information. Check it out!
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Academic Options and Competitions
The Gifted & Talented Division facilitates several opportunities for students to grow their talents and compete with other motivated students in central Ohio.
This is the list of scheduled activities. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
Date/Time
Event
Location
Friday, December 15th
8:30 - 1:30 PM
Middle School Winter Debate Competition
Students in grades 6-8
Capital University - Ruff Center
Saturday, January 20th
All day
Power of the Pen Competition
Students in grades 7&8
Tuesday, February 13th
8:15 - 2 PM
Elementary Math Showcase
Students taking Math 3, 4 or 5 are eligible
Columbus Main Library
Auditorium & Meeting Rm
Thursday, February 15th
8:15 - 2 PM
Middle School Math Showcase
Students taking Math 6, 7 or 8; Compacted Math 7/8
Columbus Main Library
Auditorium & Meeting Rm
Tuesday, February 27th
9 - 2 PM
Elementary Chess Competition
Students in grades K-5
Columbus Main Library
Auditorium & Meeting Rm
Thursday, March 28th
8:30 - 1:30 PM
Middle School Spring Debate Competition
Students in grades 6-8
Capital University - Ruff Center
Date/Location to be determined
March
Invention League
Students in K-12
February - March
Just Write
Students in grades 9-11
May
Middle School Chess Tournament
Grades 6, 7, 8
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Social Emotional Supports During Uncertain Times
Check out these resources for supporting social emotional needs of gifted children during COVID-19.
