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DVUSD’s Bright Child Kindergarten is taught by Highly Qualified, Gifted Endorsed teachers and designed for children who have already completed preschool/prekindergarten and who are functioning well above their similar age peers. This is a full day program.Application Process OverviewAge Requirements: Age 5 (by August 31st) with at least one full year of preschool/pre-kindergarten completed (Early entry Kindergarten is not available for Bright Child Kindergarten)Academic/Cognitive Testing:Gifted test results –Showing a score of 90th percentile or higher in the areas of Verbal, Quantitative, and/or NonverbalORAcademic Screening -Details posted at : $25 for application processing (if not enrolled at the Bright Child school) - Please make checks out to DVUSD and bring to the academic screening. Application Due Dates:Round One (Students with Cognitive testing results)April 14th, 2017Round Two (Both cognitive & academic results)June 14th, 2017Round Three (Both cognitive & academic results)August 2nd, 2017Submitting Applications: Paper copies delivered to the schoolORElectronic copies emailed to giftedservices@.Application Requirements ChecklistRequired:Attached Parent Questionnaire & Observation InventoryOptional:Work samples from preschool or current school and/or from home in writing and math(ie: Copies of journal writing, signs created, advanced writing beyond worksheets, drawings of number concepts, problem solving strategies, projects, etc.)Copies of reading assessments from preschool or current schoolCopies of other relevant assessments11/8/2016Contact InformationStudent Last Name:Student First Name:M.I.DOB:Age:Address:Home Phone:City:State:Zip:MaleFemaleEmail Address: (The one you want results emailed to)Name of preschool:Name of preschool teacher:Name of neighborhood school:Child resides with:Relationship:Mother’s Name:Alternate Phone:Work Phone:Address (if different from above):Father’s Name:Alternate Phone:Work Phone:Address (if different from above):Has the child been formally identified as gifted and talented?If so, when and by whom?What tests were administered?Results:(Please include a copy.)Parent Signature:DateSchool you are applying to: Canyon Springs ___ Highland Lakes ___ Norterra Canyon ___Parent QuestionnaireProvide specific examples as you complete the following:Is your child reading independently?What is your child’s favorite book?Provide examples of books your child reads independently and examples of books your child enjoys having read to him/her.What activities and games does your child enjoy?Please describe your child’s behavior: In a group –At play with family – In a new setting –Please describe your child’s talents, hobbies, etc.List any formal learning experiences your child may have had (e.g. preschool, Head Start, etc.).Kingore Observation Inventory (KOI) Parent InformationStudent: Grade: Parent: Date: Teacher: School: Parents have unique opportunities to see their children at play, at work and in family settings. Please share your observations with us. This form, and the forms completed by the teacher, will be included with other data to increase our understanding of your child’s needs.Advanced LanguageUses words that seem advanced for the age level expectationsRewords own language for younger or less mature childrenExplains how unrelated things are similarUses words for time concepts (clock and calendar) accuratelyUses similes, metaphors, or analogies; “Ais really like abecause.”Asks questions about words (in print or oral language)Specific examples from above of things my child says or does:Analytical ThinkingDemonstrates complex or abstract thinkingAnalyzes household or school tasksNotices a surprising depth of details about surroundingsTakes apart and reassembles things or ideas with skillExpresses relationships between past and present experiencesMakes up songs, stories, or riddles about experiencesOrganizes collections of things uniquely; likes to plan or arrange thingsSpecific examples from above of things my child says or does:914400965200Kingore Observation Inventory (KOI) Parent Information00Kingore Observation Inventory (KOI) Parent InformationMeaning MotivationIs curiousIs independentAsks questions focused on relationshipsHas an extensive memory (re: conversations and people)Has a strong sense of fairnessSpecific examples from above of things my child says or does:PerspectiveExplains another’s point of viewShows dimensions, angle, or perspective in art, writing, math solutions, or problem solvingCreates complex shapes, patterns, or graphicsApplies left and right without promptingAdds interesting details to enhance productsSpecific examples from above of things my child says or does:Sense of HumorSays or does something indicating an unexpected, sophisticated humorCatches an adult’s subtle humorUnderstands and uses puns and riddles“Plays” with languageDevelops humorous ideas to an extremeSpecific examples from above of things my child says or does:3831171227666Kingore Observation Inventory (KOI) Parent Information00Kingore Observation Inventory (KOI) Parent InformationSensitivityCares deeply; shows intense concern for human issuesTries to take action to help someone in needExpresses feelings through words or artExplains others’ feelingsDisplays a strong sense of fairnessExpresses high expectations of self and othersSeems to overreact at timesSpecific examples from above of things my child says or does:Accelerated LearningLearns new things quickly with minimum practiceUses multiple characteristics when discussing itemsReads passages at an advanced, fluent reading level for the age level expectationsExplains the meaning of what has been readDemonstrates an unexpected mastery of math or science conceptsUses a dictionary, encyclopedia, map, atlas, or computer to gain advanced informationCreates products which seem advanced for the age level expectationsSpecific examples from above of things my child says or does:Other information I would like you to know about my child: ................
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