Gifted Services
Any student who attains the 97th percentile or above on Full Scale IQ, on a nationally standardized test of intellectual ability will qualify for Gifted Services. Any student who attains an age-based percentile rank of 95/96% will be automatically placed on the Gifted Identification Matrix by the Site Gifted Coordinator. Please note, . . . read more
Site Gifted Coordinators
Jenks Public Schools telephone number: 918-299-4415 (extensions listed below) Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and School Improvement: Lisa Muller x2259 lisa.muller@jenksps.org District Gifted . . . read more
Jenks Public Schools Gifted Plan
Please click here to access the Jenks Public Schools Gifted Plan. read more
Elementary Gifted Services
* Identified gifted students in grades 1-6 are placed in cluster groups within regular classrooms. * Gifted services are primarily delivered through differentiation of the curriculum by the classroom . . . read more
Middle School Gifted Services
* Identified gifted students in 7th and 8th grades are placed with other gifted students on a team according to their academic strength. * Advanced math courses are available for those who qualify, based on . . . read more
Secondary Gifted Services
* Identified gifted students in grades nine through twelve receive services in Pre-Advanced Placement or Advanced Placement courses. * A wide variety of challenging courses, in addition to Pre-Advanced . . . read more
How to Qualify
How does a student qualify for Gifted Services? Any student who attains the 97th percentile or above on a nationally standardized test of intellectual ability will qualify for Gifted Services at Jenks. Jenks Public Schools uses the . . . read more
CogAT 101
When is CogAT offered again? How do I nominate my child for testing? The CogAT will be given on March 13-15, 2012. At this time, all 3rd and 6th grade students, not already identified gifted, will test. Parents of . . . read more
Proficiency Based Promotion
Pursuant to Section 6 of HB 1017, students may progress in their educational endeavors by subject, course, and/or grade level based on mastery of the Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS), not upon time spent in classes, . . . read more
Recommended Reading
NAGC publication: Parenting for Potential The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids: How to Understand, Live With, and Stick Up for Your Gifted Child by Sally Yahnke Walker Keys to Parenting the Gifted Child by . . . read more
Terms We Like to Throw Around
Acceleration - Curricula and services are adequately paced to meet the needs of children who have shown mastery in certain areas. Advanced Placement (AP) courses - AP classes, which are different from honors courses, are college-level . . . read more
Advisory Committee Meeting Agendas
Advisory Board Agenda, September 20, 2011 GIFTED ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #5 TULSA COUNTY JENKS EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE ROOM 955 W. MAIN STREET . . . read more
Gifted Coordinators Meeting Minutes
GIFTED COORDINATORS MEETING JANUARY 11, 2011 4:00-5:30 p.m. SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE ROOM, ESC AGENDA: 1. Welcome 4:00-4:05 2. Parent Handbook ALL 4:05-4:30 Should we develop a parent handbook . . . read more
Advisory Board Agenda
Advisory Board Agenda, September 20, 2011 GIFTED ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #5 TULSA COUNTY JENKS EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER SUPERINTENDENT’S CONFERENCE ROOM 955 W. MAIN STREET . . . read more
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