Math & Reading Support: Classroom teachers work in conjunction with gifted intervention specialists to grow their understanding of gifted learners and to provide opportunities for differentiation and enrichment.  Students identified as gifted in math and/or reading receive instruction from their classroom teacher to further develop and enrich understanding of grade level standards. 

4th & 5th Grade Service for Superior Cognitively Gifted Students:  Gifted Intervention Specialists facilitate a class for cognitively gifted students with a focus on expanding critical thinking and supporting student well being. 

Accelerated Math 5-6: Students who meet multiple criteria measures will be given an opportunity to participate in math 5-6.  In this class, compacted fifth and sixth grade mathematics curriculum with rigorous pacing will be covered in one school year.  Decisions regarding this accelerated placement are made by a school wide team in the spring of the preceding year.

• DCS Math Pathways

Math & Reading Support: Classroom teachers work in conjunction with gifted intervention specialists to grow their understanding of gifted learners and to provide opportunities for differentiation and enrichment.  Students identified as gifted in math and/or reading receive instruction from their classroom teacher to further develop and enrich understanding of grade level standards.

6th-8th grade Trimester Elective Service for Superior Cognitively Gifted Students: Gifted Intervention Specialists facilitate this elective class for cognitively gifted students with a focus on expanding critical thinking and supporting student well being. 

Accelerated Math 7-8: Students who are recommended or self-select will have an opportunity to participate in this class.  In this class, compacted seventh and 8th grade mathematics curriculum with rigorous pacing will be covered in one school year.

• DCS Math Pathways

There are a variety of opportunities for gifted students at the high school level.  Students may self-select from a variety of advanced coursework and/or pathway options that best fit a student's skills, interests, passions and goals.  Various high school opportunities include: Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and Emerald Campus offerings (Academic Academics, College Credit Plus (CCP) and International Baccalaureate (IB). High school students are encouraged to consult with their school counselor or high school Gifted Intervention Specialist for additional information and/or recommendations.  The high school GIS is available to consult with teachers, parents and students in striving to meet the unique needs of high school students.