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High Ability Identification Appeal Form

Anderson Community Schools uses multiple measures and universal screening to identify students who demonstrate a need for High Ability services. Parents/guardians who believe their child's identification decision does not accurately reflect the child's abilities may request a review of the decision.

Appeals must be submitted by June 30 for consideration for the following school year.

Student Information

Student Name*

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Current School*

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Current Grade*

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Parent / Guardian Name*

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Phone Number*

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Email Address*

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Reason for Appeal

Please identify the area for which you are requesting reconsideration:*

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Mathematics

Language Arts

Both Mathematics and Language Arts

Please explain why you believe the current High Ability identification decision may not accurately reflect your child's abilities or educational needs.

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Additional Information

Please describe any additional information you believe should be considered by the High Ability identification committee. Relevant information may include student work samples, documented classroom performance, teacher observations, previous assessment information, or other evidence demonstrating advanced academic or cognitive ability.

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Please attach any supporting documentation (optional).

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Assessment Consideration

If the information provided through the appeal indicates that previous assessment results may not accurately reflect the student's abilities, Anderson Community Schools may administer an alternative norm-referenced ability and/or achievement assessment at no cost to the family.

The submission of an appeal does not automatically result in additional testing or a change in High Ability identification or placement. All relevant information will be reviewed by a committee trained in High Ability identification and programming.

Parent/Guardian Certification

I am requesting that Anderson Community Schools reconsider my child's High Ability identification decision. I understand that the High Ability identification committee will review the available information and any relevant new evidence before making a final determination.

Parent / Guardian Signature*

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Confirmation Email

Confirmation Email *

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