Gifted & Talented

Universal Screening: In Adams 12 Five Star Schools, 2nd graders who are not already identified GT participate in the Universal Screening process for potential gifted and talented identification. Find more detailed information regarding Universal Screening in the Five Star District.

Important dates for the Universal Screening process at our school: All 2nd graders who are not already identified GT will be tested November 4th, 2022. If your 2nd grader is absent on 11/4, make up tests will be administered prior to November 14th. The test which all 2nd graders participate in is called the Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test (NNAT). For more information about this screener, click here.

Parent/Staff/Student GT Recommendation: Students of any grade level can participate in the GT identification process by submitting a nomination form and a complete body of evidence. Find more detailed information regarding the GT recommendation process in the Five Star District.

If you are interested in having your child be considered for the GT identification process, please fill out this Google Form (English/Spanish) or contact your GT Coordinator for school-specific information. Paper forms in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Dari and Russian are available in the front office at Thornton Elementary. Other languages are available upon request. 

If you would like your student tested for GT identification during the 2022-23 school year, this form must be submitted no later than December 4th, 2022.

Important dates for the GT Recommendation process at our school: Testing dates are as follows:

Universal 2nd Grade Screener- November 4th, 2022

Final Parent Permission Form/All-Grades Nomination Form Due- December 4th, 2022

All-Grades Testing (from parent nominations and/or screener data)- January 20th-27th, 2023

For additional information about the GT identification process, please contact your school's GT Coordinator. 

Advanced Curriculum & Extended Learning: “The Vehicle”

Provides the depth and complexity needed to ensure meaningful academic growth

Our school offerings include: 
We offer advanced coursework in every content area and at all levels. The best pathway for your student may be labeled College Prep (CP), Honors, or AP. We also offer an advanced media production room, and encourage students to sign up to be involved in Mustang TV.  We are very proud to offer challenging coursework for all of our learners here at Mountain Range. 

Differentiated Learning Pathways:  “The Roadmap”

Provides an education at the appropriate level of readiness and challenge

Our school offerings include: 
At MRHS, we differentiate most often via student choice. However, if students of demonstrated ability and maturity seek advanced offerings outside of the traditional course progression, their desires MAY be accommodated provided the scheduling works. If you feel your student’s needs are not being met by the traditional pathway of course offerings, please reach out to joshua.a.williams@adams12.org for further conversation and problem-solving.

Individualized Opportunities & Enrichment:  “The Customized Options”

Actively engages and motivates through interests and meaningful learning opportunities

Our school offerings include: 
As a comprehensive high school, we offer a bevy of opportunities outside of the classroom. Some popular ones include our DECA and FBLA programs, the High School of Business pathway, our robotics club, art clubs (AP coursework offerings are also available), music and band, and choir. 

Social-Emotional Learning:  “The Destination”

Focuses on developing the whole child by balancing empowerment and accountability

Our school offerings include: 
Our staff at MRHS is among the most dedicated to student success you can find anywhere. We understand that academic success is absolutely related to, even dependent on, students feeling safe, valued, heard, and cared for. The community our teachers create in their classrooms is one of the best parts of the mountain. We have a large, dedicated counseling department, to support students who need a friendly ear.