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Advanced Academics

The purpose of the Advanced Academics Program in Yelm Community Schools is to provide services for students within the school day, at their home school and by a classroom teacher.   The areas currently served include English Language Arts and Mathematics.  The Advanced Academics Program is for students who demonstrate or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels when compared to others of their age, experiences, or environments.

Program Goals

  • Provide differentiated instruction to students in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics whose needs cannot be met through the core curricula.
  • Provide an environment which encourages divergent thinking, creative problem solving, and higher-level thinking.
  • Provide opportunities for self-directed learning.
  • Ensure that advanced students are appropriately challenged and are making strong academic growth.

Teachers implement Common Core State Standards with differentiation as a focus.  Teachers also use their knowledge of students and ongoing assessments to provide multiple mediums in which students can show their knowledge and skills based on their strengths and areas for growth.

Timeline

Fall, October - December:  Advanced Academic Referral Window is Open
Winter, January - March: Screening and Assessment
Spring, April - May: Advanced Academic Eligibility Determined
Late Spring, May - June: Parents/Guardians are Notified of the Results
September of Following Year:  Beginning of Services 

Need Support?

District Contact:

Office of Student Support
E: student_support@ycs.wednet.edu
P: 360.458.6124   
F: 360.458.6450

Resources:

OSPI Website

Forms:

Teacher Referral

Parent Referral                          English  | Spanish

Community Referral                  English | Spanish

Appeal Form                                English | Spanish

If you need assistance accessing these forms, please contact our office.