Iles School

Iles School offers a curriculum for students identified with a gifted potential in the first through eighth grades. Iles School is a world authorized school through the International Baccalaureate Organization with all students learning Mandarin Chinese. The instructional program includes depth and acceleration to meet the academic needs of these students. This will be accomplished by providing a nurturing environment that respects the individuality of each child, challenges each to achieve his or her potential, and values diversity.

Process for Admission to Iles
Criteria for admission to Iles School includes three components:
* a test score of 1.5 standard deviations above the group norm on the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test or the Stanford 10— FIRST GRADE ENTRANCE
*a test score of "Exceeding" in Reading and Math on the ISAT or 90NPR or above other standardized achievement test —SECOND thru EIGHTH GRADE ENTRANCE
* a teacher recommendation indicating that the student is demonstrating performance levels of one grade level above his/her age peers in reading, mathematics, writing
* a parent recommendation indicating a child's strengths
Students need to meet the criteria in two of the three areas.
The NNAT is administered to all District 186 kindergarten students in January.

Parents of students not attending a 186 school that are interested in having their child assessed should complete the online assessment registration to schedule an assessment. If you would like more information regarding testing or a review of existing standardized test scores, email Kathy Hulcher at hulcher@sps186.org.

Franklin Gifted Program

Franklin Middle School offers students a rigorous program designed to meet the needs of the gifted child. Gifted students are clustered for the core academic classes. Curriculum in mathematics, social studies, science, language arts and literature is differentiated to meet the needs of the gifted learner. An in-depth compacted curriculum is implemented. Elective classes allow students to remain a part of the whole school environment while challenging individual ability levels.

Is devoted to providing students with a challenging and enriching academic experience, and addressing the social emotional needs of the students. The setting at Franklin is the appropriate transition from the elementary school to the high school.

Process for Admission to Franklin
Criteria for admission to Franklin School includes three components:
*a test score of "Exceeding" in Reading and Math on the ISAT or 90NPR or above other standardized achievement test
* teacher recommendation indicating that the student is demonstrating performance levels of one grade level above his/her age peers in reading and mathematics
* a parent recommendation indicating a child's strengths