Mission: The mission of the St. Monica Academically Gifted Enrichment (SAGE) program is to recognize the unique characteristics and academic needs of gifted and talented (G/T) learners and to nurture the development of these learners by providing programs and services to help meet their needs.
Our Vision: We agree with the state's goal for G/T students - “to ensure that students who participate in G/T services demonstrate self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communication skills. G/T students develop innovative products and sophisticated performances that reflect individuality and creativity and are targeted to an audience outside the classroom”.
Identification Process
Assessments: All students in grades 1-5 are screened annually to be considered for St. Monica’s gifted program. Students will take the CogAT and IOWA Assessment in October each year. Students who are identified during the first semester will begin services in January of the same school year.
Committee: The selection committee includes the SAGE Teacher, counselor, administrators, and general education teachers.
Criteria: Students must meet the following criteria to qualify for the SAGE Program.
CogAT Composite Score- 125 or higher
IOWA Reading and Math Total Score- 95 or higher
If the above scores are met, an additional creativity screener is administered to determine eligibility.
Once students are accepted into the program, they will continue through 5th grade.