Gifted Cluster Pre-K
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- How can my child be identified for the Gifted Cluster Pre-K?
- What is the selection process to be eligible for the Gifted Cluster Pre-K?
- 2023-2024 Gifted PreK Cluster Application
- 2024-2025 Gifted PreK Cluster Application
- If I sign up preschool, will the fees transfer to Gifted Cluster Pre-K?
How can my child be identified for the Gifted Cluster Pre-K?
What is the selection process to be eligible for the Gifted Cluster Pre-K?
2023-2024 Gifted PreK Cluster Application
2024-2025 Gifted PreK Cluster Application
If I sign up preschool, will the fees transfer to Gifted Cluster Pre-K?
Contacts for the Gifted Cluster Pre-K
Community Education
7501 E Oak St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7932
Gifted Learning and Acceleration Department
8500 E. Jackrabbit Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Sabrina Heavlin
Administrative Assistant
(480) 484-5014
Kiva Elementary School
6911 E. McDonald Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Matt Gromek
Principal
(480) 484-2200
Redfield Elementary School
9181 E Redfield Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Dr. Amanda Rand
Principal
(480) 484-4000
Tavan Elementary School
4610 E Osborn Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Julie Ballard
Principal
(480) 484-3500
Pre-K Gifted
Our Gifted Cluster PreK program is a tuition-based program for 4-year-old children who will be school eligible in the fall and identified at the 90th percentile or higher on an ability (IQ) assessment. The program offers the best of both worlds, a developmental learning environment with typical peers and small group interactions with like-minded peers.
- Emphasis on critical and creative thinking
- Accelerated and enriched curriculum
- Integrated technology
- Flexible Grouping
- Teachers are Early Childhood Certified and hold or are working toward a Gifted Endorsement.
- The Gifted Cluster PreK follows the SUSD district calendar.
- Transportation is not provided for preschool students.
A child must be 4 years old on or before August 31, to be eligible to attend the Gifted Cluster PreK program.
Must be identified at the 90th percentile on an ability (IQ) test for program application. Parents may seek private testing or may schedule testing through our district by contacting Community Education at 480-484-7900.
- Application submitted to the SUSD Gifted Office. An acceptance letter will be emailed after the application is reviewed.
- Registration and fee payment to SUSD Community Education. A letter of acceptance is required for registration.
Children entering after September 1st must successfully complete a gifted preschool screening for eligibility for the program.
- Tuition is $800 per month.