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Gifted Education Model and Accelerated Math

K-6 Information

In each elementary school, every grade level has a gifted cluster teacher who receives professional learning and resources to help them meet the needs of gifted students. We strive to meet the needs of all learners so that each child may reach their individual potential.

K-6 Gifted Testing and the Schoolwide Cluster Grouping Model FAQ

Gifted testing is wrapping up for the 2025 school year! Results will be mailed home to families at the end of May. The gifted testing registration form will open again for the next school year in January 2026.

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Have Questions?

Please contact Gabbi Kokenakes at gkokenakes@fhps.net if you have questions. Thank you.

Accelerated Math 7/8 Class

In FHPS, we are committed to supporting all learners so that each child may reach their individual potential. Each of our Forest Hills middle schools offer two seventh grade math courses: Math 7 or Math 7/8.

Math 7

Math 7 develops mathematical concepts and skills in four important mathematical strands: Number and Operations, Geometry and Measurement, Data Analysis and Probability, and Algebra and Functions. Students will engage in a research-based, problem-centered learning environment to develop proficiency in both mathematical reasoning and communication. The majority of FHPS students take Math 7, preparing for Math 8 in 8th grade and Algebra 1 in high school.

Math 7/8

Math 7/8 is an accelerated course that combines the standards from Math 7 and Math 8 and prepares students for Algebra 1 in 8th grade. This class is geared for students who are willing to engage and exhibit high levels of commitment, achievement, and a passion for math. Students who qualify for Math 7/8 should have excellent study skills and the time to devote to a significantly higher workload in math outside of school.

Seventh-grade math placement letters were mailed home on January 28, 2025, to all current 6th-grade students. We offer a ‘second look’ process for families whose children have been placed in Math 7 but feel they would be more appropriately placed in Math 7/8. These students will be scheduled to take a standardized math assessment at their home school. This additional data will be used to support the decision.
Our second look process is now complete for the 2025-26 school year.
If you have any questions, please contact Gabbi Kokenakes at gkokenakes@fhps.net.

Accelerated Math 7/8 Class FAQs

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