Gifted & Talented

Universal Screening: In Adams 12 Five Star Schools, all 2nd and 6th graders who are not already identified GT participate in the Universal Screening process for potential gifted and talented identification. For more detailed information regarding Universal Screening in the Five Star District, click here. Testing for Centennial Elementary 2nd grade will be during the regular school day, onsite at school.  Students will test for approximately 30 minutes on three separate days.

Important dates for the Universal Screening process at our school:               

2nd grade testing date: 9/23/25

Parent/Staff/Student GT Recommendation: All students can participate in the GT identification process by submitting a complete body of evidence. For more detailed information regarding the GT recommendation process in the Five Star District click here.

Important dates for the GT Recommendation process at our school: 

All grades testing dates: 10/21/25

 

Advanced Curriculum & Extended Learning: “The Vehicle”

Provides the depth and complexity needed to ensure meaningful academic growth

Our school offerings include:

• Cluster model K-5 students to group advanced learners together
• Technology integration
• Depth and complexity
• Content extensions
• Higher order thinking
• Targeted small group instruction within the classroom

Differentiated Learning Pathways:  “The Roadmap”

Provides an education at the appropriate level of readiness and challenge

Our school offerings include:

• Flexible grouping
• Differentiated learning

Individualized Opportunities & Enrichment:  “The Customized Options”

Actively engages and motivates through interests and meaningful learning opportunities

Our school offerings include:

• Co-curricular clubs (for example - Battle of the Books, Art Club, etc.)
• Goal setting with students for their ALPs 
• Collaboration with families to determine strengths and needs

Social-Emotional Learning:  “The Destination”

Focuses on developing the whole child by balancing empowerment and accountability

Our school offerings include:

• Second Step curriculum for SEL
• Dedicated time weekly in classrooms for SEL learning
• GT students work with teachers to develop an appropriate SEL goal for their ALP
• MTSS for struggling students
• PBIS Behavior System

Please click on the links below to explore various resources available.  

Adams 12 Parent Group 

Colorado Association of Gifted and Talented (CAGT) 

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)

Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)