Gifted logo

GIFTED PRE-K ACADEMY

  • Deer Valley's Gifted Pre-K Academy at Las Brisas provides an enriched academic foundation for gifted and talented learners.  Gifted Pre-K Academy serves as a foundation for nurturing the development of our youngest scholars who require advanced learning opportunities.  Students work at an accelerated pace commensurate with their individual learner needs. In doing so, the Gifted Pre-K Academy environment prioritizes student play and developmentally appropriate learner structures.  Students enjoy thematic instruction that emphasizes Depth and Complexity, Habits of Mind, inquiry-based learning, discovery, and FUN!  

    Gifted Pre-K Academy Daily Schedule

    7:45 a.m.     Arrival/ Snack

                         Students participate in open-ended, flexible learning structures that invite learners to start their day. 

                         Afterward, a tasty snack is enjoyed by all.

    7:55 a.m.     Morning Meeting/ Calendar/ Spanish

                         Students apply their Habits of Mind while developing social and emotional readiness.

                         ¿Hablas español? ... Students learn Spanish through hands-on play, games, and songs.

    8:30 a.m.     Reading (Whole Group Mini-Lesson, Read-Aloud, Small Group Instruction, Learning Centers)

                         Students enjoy the play of letters and words within hands-on learner structures. 

                         Instruction builds from learner interests with a variety of texts and picture books.  

    9:50 a.m.     Recess

                         Students develop fine and gross motor skills while playing with their same-age peers.

    10:35 a.m.   Lunch

                         Students eat lunch with peers.

    11:15 a.m.   Capit Reading 

                         Students utilize Capit Reading software to develop a personalized reading path of instruction.

    11:45 a.m.   Recess

                         Students develop fine and gross motor skills while playing with their same-age peers.

    12:15 p.m.   Math (Whole Group Mini-Lesson, Small Group Instruction)

                         Students build number sense through modeling, role play, storytelling, and hands-on structures. 

                         Instruction builds from learner strengths.

    1:15 p.m.     Special Area Rotation (Art, Music, P.E., STEAM)

                         Students develop their creative intelligence through a variety of Special Area classes.

    1:45 p.m.     Snack

                         Students enjoy a delicious treat while applying mealtime manners.

    2:00 p.m.     Exploratory Science/ Social Studies

                         Students explore varied student-driven themes to learn about the world around them. 

    2:30 p.m.     Dismissal

                         Students close the day with a Daily Reflection.

QUALIFYING INFORMATION

  • Age Level Requirements

    Children must be potty-trained and age 4 to enroll in the Gifted Pre-K Academy.

    Qualifications

    Gifted testing on a state-approved assessment is required for placement into the Gifted Pre-K Academy.  Students who score at or above the 88th percentile in one of the three state-approved areas (Verbal, Quantitative, or Nonverbal) are eligible to apply.  Students who successfully complete Gifted Pre-K Academy are eligible for placement in one of Bright Beginnings Kindergarten Programs at Canyon Springs, Highland Lakes, and Las Brisas.

    Placement/ Registration

    The Gifted Pre-K Academy at Las Brisas is a signature gifted and talented program.  Registration for the 2024-25 school year is currently in progress.  Qualifying scores on a state-approved gifted assessment are required for placement.  Placement occurs on a first-come-first-served basis.  ALL gifted testing must be submitted to 好色导航Gifted Services prior to registration.  Call 623-445-5588 for more information.

    Register for Gifted Testing

    好色导航Gifted Services offers gifted testing with our district-certified psychologists.  Testing may be scheduled by completing the registration form below.  Once registration and payment are complete, our office will contact you with further information.  Contact 好色导航Gifted Services with additional questions at 623-445-5588.

GIFTED INFORMATION

  •  

     

  •  

    Community Education Main Preschool Page

    The Gifted Pre-K Academy at Las Brisas is operated by Community Education and 好色导航Gifted Services. For additional information, visit the Community Education Main Preschool Page.