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Newport News Public Schools
General Information regarding the Gifted Program in Newport News Public Schools
In section 8VAC20-40-40A of the Regulations, divisions are required to screen, refer, identify, and
serve gifted students in at least general intellectual aptitude or specific academic aptitude. School
divisions may identify and serve gifted students in career and technical aptitude or visual or performing
arts aptitude, or both, at their discretion. On the chart below, please indicate all areas of giftedness that
are identified and served within the division. Please copy and paste any additional rows as might be
needed to address all areas in Specific Academic Aptitude and/or Visual and/or Performing Arts that are
identified by the school division.
Area of Giftedness Identified by the Division Grades Served
General Intellectual Aptitude (GIA) K-12
Specific Academic Aptitude (SAA) - English N/A
Specific Academic Aptitude (SAA) - Mathematics N/A
Career and Technical Aptitude (CTA) N/A
Visual and/or Performing Arts Aptitude (VPA) N/A
(Please highlight, copy, and insert SAA and/or VPA rows as necessary to reflect all areas of giftedness
served by the school division.)
Part I: Statement of Philosophy and Local Operational Definition of Giftedness for the School
Division (8VAC20-40-60A.1)
A. Division Statement of Philosophy for the Education of Gifted Students
The Newport News Public School system is dedicated to fostering the academic success of all its
students and providing enriching learning opportunities that nurture individual strengths and optimize
their abilities. Each day, our focus is singular: ensuring that every student graduates well-prepared for
college, career, and citizenship. In pursuit of this mission, our schools are designed to equip students to
excel as learners, future employees, and contributing citizens in the 21st century.
We firmly believe that giftedness transcends the diverse student populations within our city. We are
committed to the principle that identified gifted students are entitled to an education that unlocks their
full potential, tailored to their unique characteristics and learning needs. Newport News Public Schools
is unwavering in its commitment to delivering differentiated educational services, meticulously designed
to foster the academic and intellectual growth of gifted students. We advocate for a curriculum and goals
that aim to provide a high-quality education through a well-structured academic program, differentiated
in terms of depth, breadth, and pace of instruction. This differentiation is facilitated through
opportunities designed to enrich and extend student learning. Our instructional approach accommodates
various learning styles, offers individualization, and encourages enrichment beyond the academic
requirements. Moreover, we ensure continuity from Kindergarten through grade 12.
Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted
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