Gifted Education Identification Process

• Students are identified for this program following a prescribed screening process outlined and mandated by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and by the following:
• Achievement test scores (at or above the 90% in at least one area)
• Otis Lennon Mental Abilities Test (at or above the 90%)
• Raven Progressive Matrix (at or above the 90%)
• SIGS scales for identifying gifted children with rating of 90% or above.
• An individual intelligence test administered by a licensed psychologist or psychometrist. Students must score at or above the 90% or above to be eligible for participation in the Challenge Program.