Gifted & Talented

Universal Screening: 

In Adams 12 Five Star Schools, 2nd and 6th graders who are not already identified GT participate in the Universal Screening process for potential gifted and talented identification. Find more detailed information regarding Universal Screening in the Five Star District.

Important dates for the Universal Screening process at our school: 

All 2nd Grade students will take the NNAT in September. The testing dates for Rocky Mountain are September 17-19, 2024.

Parent/Staff/Student GT Recommendation: 

All students can participate in the GT identification process by submitting a complete body of evidence. Find more detailed information regarding the GT recommendation process in the Five Star District.

If you are interested in having your child be considered for the GT identification process you need to contact your GT Coordinator for school-specific information.

Important dates for the GT Recommendation process at our school: 

We can do testing/identification at any time of the year. Testing done in the Spring may lead to identification being formalized the following school year.

Gifted and Talented identification testing is scheduled to take place during the Fall Semester. The testing dates for Rocky Mountain are September 17-19, 2024.

If you are interested in having your child be considered for the GT identification process, please complete the form below by October 7, 2024.

Parent Nomination Form

 

Advanced Curriculum & Extended Learning: “The Vehicle”

Provides the depth and complexity needed to ensure meaningful academic growth

Our school offerings include: 

At RME, we offer cluster grouping where appropriate at all levels. Additionally, we offer enrichment opportunities through small group instruction and after school clubs.

Differentiated Learning Pathways:  “The Roadmap”

Provides an education at the appropriate level of readiness and challenge

Our school offerings include: 
At RME, we offer access to technology that allows differentiated and personalized learning, leveled groups in reading and math, and collaborative group projects.

Individualized Opportunities & Enrichment:  “The Customized Options”

Actively engages and motivates through interests and meaningful learning opportunities

Our school offerings include: 

At RME, we offer opportunities outside of the classroom via after school clubs. More information on the clubs being offered for the 2024-2025 school year will be provided as soon as they are established and available. We also work with individual students as needed to meet their individual needs.

Social-Emotional Learning:  “The Destination”

Focuses on developing the whole child by balancing empowerment and accountability

Our school offerings include: 

At RME, we utilize the 2nd Step Social Emotional Learning Program  https://www.secondstep.org/ as well as offer individual and small group opportunities, Morning Meetings, and Student Leadership Opportunities to support all students' social and emotional learning.