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District reports 696 students in gifted program as board hears update on SummerQuest and enrichment services
Summary
The division reported 696 students receive gifted education services and outlined identification, in-class enrichment, pull-out services, SummerQuest and residential governor school options at the middle- and high-school levels.
The Culpeper County School Board received an update on the school division’s gifted education services on Jan. 13.
The presenter reported that 696 students currently receive gifted services, including about 183 elementary students, roughly 214 middle school students and around 299 high school students. The division provides cluster grouping, push-in enrichment for kindergarten and first grade, weekly 45‑minute pull-out services for identified elementary students and elective options at middle school.
Middle school students may apply for the two-week SummerQuest residential program hosted at Emerald Hill. High-school students are eligible to apply to residential governor’s schools and world language academies. The presenter said applications for residential programs are competitive; for example, the division received roughly 32–35 applications for about 20 SummerQuest spots last year.
Gifted specialists also support general student populations through enrichment, math tournaments, spelling bees, school clubs and by organizing countywide events such as science fairs. The division’s gifted advisory committee — made up of teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and students — meets three times a year to review and advise the program.
Board members praised the program and its outreach. The update was informational and did not require formal board action.
