Comprehensive Gifted Program (CGP)

• Gifted qualification at the 97th percentile (national age-normed scores) or higher in the verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative area on a state-approved assessment, such as the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT3); or
• A Full Scale IQ of 130 or higher on an intelligence assessment such as the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) or the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, or a score at the 97th percentile or higher in one of the three content areas (verbal, quantitative, or nonverbal).

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrate accelerated learning needs at least one year beyond grade level.
• Review the CGP Readiness Skills

• Scores at the 97th percentile or higher on a state-approved gifted assessment in two of the three areas (verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal), with the third score at or above the 90th percentile; or
• A Full Scale IQ of 135 or higher; or
• A combined score of 284 across the verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal assessments, with at least one score at the 97th percentile or higher.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrate accelerated learning needs at least one year beyond grade level.
• State standardized test results and/or academic benchmark data must meet or exceed grade-level standards (Grades 1–8).

These eligibility criteria are provided to help families understand the Comprehensive Gifted Program application process.

1. If your child is accepted into the Comprehensive Gifted Program, there are two categories of acceptance based on availability:
   1. Accepted: This indicates that the student can be registered immediately at the requested school. The family has 5 business days from the notification date to complete the registration. You will need to complete the SUSD Open Enrollment and/or the Enrollment process found on the SUSD Enrollment Website if you are not currently enrolled at your school of choice.
   2. Waitlist Accepted: This means the student has been accepted, but there are currently no seats available. The student will be placed on a waitlist and you will be contacted when an opening arises. If your student is not placed during the school year for which they applied, they will need to reapply for the following school year.
2. If you decide not to accept Comprehensive Gifted Program placement, or would like to opt out of the program, please notify the Gifted Learning Department by emailing giftedlearning@susd.org.

Students continue receiving gifted services at their home school. You can find information on the district's Gifted Programs & Services here.

Comprehensive Gifted Program eligibility and placement decisions are based on both qualifying assessment scores and clear evidence that the student requires learning experiences significantly beyond grade-level instruction. Meeting score criteria alone does not guarantee placement. 

Please visit the CGP Tour Page