• Single Subject Acceleration (SSA) 

    What is SSA?

    SSA is the practice of placing a student in a higher-grade level in ONE subject area. The purpose is to provide access to appropriately challenging learning opportunities in either math OR English Language Arts (ELA). Only students who are currently enrolled and attending a WCPSS school during the open nomination and testing window are eligible to be considered for SSA. Students are tested in either math OR ELA and must meet specific criteria to show they have already mastered the content in the grade they wish to skip.

    How can I learn more about the SSA process and what it entails? 

    Visit the WCPSS website for information . If you are interested in the Single Subject Acceleration program, please watch this informational video SSA Parent Information Presentation, and view the One-Pager from the ALS Department.

    Informational Sessions for North Forest Pines ES:  These will be Q & A sessions.  Please watch the above video before attending. 

    •  In-Person Session: Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 7:15-7:45 a.m.   The meeting will take place in the AIG Classroom-Upstairs Room 2106. 

    • Virtual Session 1: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 6:00-6:30 p.m.  Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/pmy-zodm-teu 

    You can also email the SSA Contact, Joanne Londe, at jlonde@wcpss.net to ask questions.

    When can I nominate my student for SSA?

    You can only request SSA testing during the windows, and the deadline to submit the form is 11:59 p.m. on the last day. Nominations for the SSA program must be made during the following windows:

    Track 1 and 3:     January 5 - 23

    Track 4:     January 23 - February 13

    How do I nominate my student for SSA?

    Nominations must be made by completing the form on the WCPSS website.  You cannot request testing through your child’s teacher or the school.

    When will the SSA test be given to my student?

    The SSA test will be given during the following  testing windows:

    Track 1:     February 17 - March 2

    Track 3 and 4:      March 16 - 27