Academics
Special and Gifted Education
Special Education
A team of special education teachers works closely with grade-level teachers and specialists to provide for identified students in the classroom (push-in) or in a resource room setting (pullout). ICS practices full inclusion and provides support within that model to benefit the individual student.
Gifted Education
ICS provides an opportunity for gifted students to meet regularly on a weekly basis. Students in the program are nominated by their classroom teacher, based on their performance, critical thinking skills, and demonstrated knowledge. Students are tested by our school psychologist to assess their eligibility for the program. Students are tested in 1st grade and begin instruction in 2nd grade.
Gifted education classes work in small groups on specific courses of study. The goals of the program include enhancing critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills. Each year a particular theme is chosen as a vehicle for instruction. In the past, this has included world mythology and recycling.
