Gifted Services

Bryan City Schools is committed to the growth of all students, including those who are identified as gifted under the guidelines established by the State of Ohio. In the elementary school, gifted identification testing for superior cognitive ability and creative thinking skills takes place in 2nd and 5th grade using the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT).  Administered three times a year to grades K-5, the I-Ready assessments are state approved testing for giftedness in reading and math. These results are reviewed regularly for possible identifications.  Students are screened and Gifted services are provided in various capacities in grades 3, 4 and 5. 

In the middle school, a Gifted Enrichment class is offered every year for 7th & 8th grade. This class helps to grow students' skills and passions using an independent study approach.  There are also services through many honors classes and accelerated high school classes such as Spanish I, Algebra I and Science. Students can be identified as gifted in visual and performing arts in middle school as well. 

In the high school, gifted students can receive services by enrolling in some Advanced Placement classes, College Credit Plus classes and some Honors classes. Students can also be identified as gifted in math, reading or science by their ACT scores. Many teachers have chosen to pursue coursework and/or additional licenses to provide services to gifted students. Bryan City Schools will continue to look for areas to expand our current offerings for gifted students.

 A student can be nominated for gifted identification at any grade level by a parent, teacher, or even the student themselves.