Gifted service is provided to K-5 students identified in the areas of reading, math, creative thinking, and/or superior cognitive through cluster grouping. In addition to cluster grouping, the P.E.T.S.™ (Primary Education Thinking Skills) is used in grades K-3 during PAWS time as a systematized enrichment thinking skills program for our advanced learners not needing interventions. The program aligns to the higher levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy which provides an important framework for higher-order thinking. 

Gifted service is provided to students identified in the areas of reading, math, creative thinking, and/or superior cognitive through cluster grouping in the core classes along with the opportunity to participate in high school credit courses offered to 8th grade students. 

Students who are identified as gifted at Louisville High School can be served through participation in a variety of Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), College Credit Plus (CCP), and enriched courses.

College Credit Plus (CCP) options are available for qualifying 7th-12th graders.

• College Credit Plus at Louisville High School

Subject or grade acceleration can be considered a gifted service. A student may be referred for acceleration regardless of gifted identification. There are many factors to be considered when determining whether or not to accelerate a student. The Iowa Acceleration Scale is used to help determine if acceleration is the best option for a student. Guidelines and procedures are found in the State of Ohio’s Model Student Acceleration Policy and the Louisville City School District Board Policy.

• Referral for Grade / Subject Acceleration

Written Acceleration Plans(WAPs)

When a student is recommended for whole-grade or individual subject acceleration, the acceleration evaluation committee will develop a Written Acceleration Plan (WAP).  The parent/guardian shall be provided with a copy of the plan.  The plan will include:

• Placement of the student in an accelerated setting

• Strategies to support a successful transition to the accelerated setting

• Requirements and procedures for earning high school credit prior to entering high school (if applicable)

• An appropriate transition period for accelerated students

• A staff member will be assigned to oversee implementation of the acceleration plan and to monitor to ensure proper placement. 

Early admission to kindergarten may be requested by a parent for any child living within the Louisville City School District who does not turn age 5 prior to August 1st of that coming school year.  Upon receipt of a request, your child will be administered multiple assessments and a committee will be formed to evaluate results to determine eligibility. All applications for Early Entrance must be submitted to the building principal by May 31st of the preceding school year.

• Early Entrance Parent Information  

• Early Entrance Application / Referral