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Single Subject Acceleration (SSA)
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Students meeting qualifying criteria in grades K-7 can take advanced academic content in mathematics or English Language Arts through Single Subject Acceleration (SSA). This ensures opportunities for appropriate levels of academic challenge. 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.
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SSA nominations accepted January 5 - 23.
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What is it?
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- The process of SKIPPING elementary or middle school courses in either ELA or Math.
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Please see Mrs. Guza's SSA and AIG webpage for more details.
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Why would I want this for my child?
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It provides an opportunity for acceleration in ONE subject area outside the suggested placement that students normally have for the next school year.
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Test Request Deadlines
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Test Requests during the 2025-2026 school year (for placement for the following 2026-2027 school year) must be submitted during the traditional calendar request window of January 5-23.
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Requests are made through WCPSS Advanced Services
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If you miss the window, you will not be able to nominate your student until the January of the following school year
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Testing Windows
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Students that have been nominated for testing by their parents/guardians (during the January 5-23 nomination window) will take the test during the Traditional Calendar March 13-27.
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Mrs. Guza, the SSA coordinator, will communicate exact dates with the families who nominated during the January window.
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Test Request Deadlines
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Test Requests during the 2023-24 school year (for placement for the following 2024-2025 school year) must be submitted during the traditional calendar request window of April 1 - 12.
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Requests for testing outside these windows will not be accepted.
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Your request for testing must be documented and provided to the LES SSA Coordinator, Mrs. Guza. The request must clearly indicate which one subject you wish for your student to be tested.
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2023-24 Test Request Form will be made available in digital and printable form on the AIG website on April 1, 2024
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Testing Windows
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Students that have been nominated for testing by their parents/guardians (during the April 1-12 nomination window) will take the test during the Traditional Calendar April 22 - May 6, 2024.
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Mrs. Guza, the SSA coordinator, will communicate exact dates with these families.
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