{"id":4,"date":"2019-06-20T16:29:20","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T16:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washk12.org\/high-ability\/?p=4"},"modified":"2025-09-09T11:12:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T17:12:56","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.washk12.org\/high-ability\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>High Ability<\/h1>\n<hr>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Is my student a high ability learner?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>There are many definitions of giftedness and equally as many ways to formally identify whether or not a child is gifted. Essentially, as NAGC defines in the article \u201cWhat is Giftedness?\u201d, \u201cChildren are gifted when their ability is significantly above the norm for their age.\u201d Students can exhibit gifted abilities in various spheres \u2013 creatively, intellectually, musically, academically across the board or in a specific subject area such as math, language arts, or science.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Signs of Giftedness in Children Include:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>an extreme need for constant mental stimulation<\/li>\n<li>an ability to learn and process complex information rapidly<\/li>\n<li>a need to explore subjects in surprising depth<\/li>\n<li>an insatiable curiosity, as demonstrated by endless questions and inquiries<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">ability to comprehend material several grade levels above their age peers<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">surprising emotional depth and sensitivity at a young age<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">enthusiastic about unique interests and topics<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">quirky or mature sense of humor<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">creative problem solving and imaginative expression<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">absorbs information quickly with few repetitions needed<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">self-aware, socially aware, and aware of global issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>~Davidsongifted.org<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>How do I refer my student?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The process for referring a student for testing, identifying that student&#8217;s needs, and developing services based on those needs involves:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a parent survey\n<ul>\n<li>this survey gives valuable information about the student; not just academic, but social, emotional, and developmental aspects as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>a teacher survey\n<ul>\n<li>this survey looks at attendance, academic achievement, emotional, developmental and other factors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>testing\n<ul>\n<li>testing begins with a screener<\/li>\n<li>students who score well on the screener continue on with the remainder of the assessments<\/li>\n<li>these assessments are the Cognitive Abilities Test and the Iowa Test\n<ul>\n<li>if you would like further information about these assessments, please reach out to the High Ability Coordinator.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>teacher and parent collaboration\n<ul>\n<li>after data is gathered, teachers and parents can work together to develop a plan for the student<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>first grade students are universally screened in the fall&#8211;you do not need to refer your first grade student for high ability testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are interested in having your child assessed, you may contact the school for details about when testing will be done at the site.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc7FYhgDRVe1dh19-N-ofrV5FUwGwlRsqwLaq35k1nCobUtWw\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">You may also fill out this form and you will be contacted.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>When is testing?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Testing is done two times each year at the elementary schools: October\/November and January\/February.\u00a0 Please contact your school for specific information.<\/p>\n<p>If you have moved into the District after testing has been completed for the year, please fill out<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=z8Mnw02eKXk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>this survey<\/a>.\u00a0 Testing is done during the summer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Who do I contact at my school for information?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"395\" height=\"1315\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Arrowhead&quot;}\">Arrowhead<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Alisha Miller&quot;}\">Alisha Miller<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Bloomington&quot;}\">Bloomington<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Jennilyn Stuart&quot;}\">Jennilyn Stuart<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Bloomington Hills&quot;}\">Bloomington Hills<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Chelsie Merrill&quot;}\">Chelsie Merrill<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Coral Canyon&quot;}\">Coral Canyon<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Kristin Humphries&quot;}\">Kristin Humphries<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Coral Cliffs&quot;}\">Coral Cliffs<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Tammy Peterson&quot;}\">Tammy Peterson<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Crimson View&quot;}\">Crimson View<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Melody Thieme&quot;}\">Melody Thieme<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Desert Canyons&quot;}\">Desert Canyons<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Richa Biasi&quot;}\">Richa Biasi<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Diamond Valley&quot;}\">Diamond Valley<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Darlene Tanner&quot;}\">Darlene Tanner<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Paradise Canyon&quot;}\">Paradise Canyon<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Kristin Holyoak&quot;}\">Kristin Holyoak<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Enterprise&quot;}\">Enterprise<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Tara Messersmith&quot;}\">Tara Messersmith<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Heritage&quot;}\">Heritage<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Brooklyn McLaws&quot;}\">Brooklyn McLaws<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Horizon&quot;}\">Horizon<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Alena Ogden&quot;}\">Alena Ogden<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Hurricane&quot;}\">Hurricane<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Tasha Winegar&quot;}\">Tasha Winegar<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;LaVerkin&quot;}\">LaVerkin<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Brittany Faiga&quot;}\">Brittany Faiga<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Legacy&quot;}\">Legacy<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Nichol Lyman&quot;}\">Nichol Lyman<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Little Valley&quot;}\">Little Valley<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Heather Day&quot;}\">Heather Day<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Little Valley&quot;}\">Little Valley<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;MaCail Wright&quot;}\">MaCail Wright<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Majestic&quot;}\">Majestic<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Yvonne Fordham&quot;}\">Yvonne Fordham<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Panorama&quot;}\">Panorama<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Chris Barrett&quot;}\">Chris Barrett<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Red Mountain&quot;}\">Red Mountain<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Emma Leavitt&quot;}\">Emma Leavitt<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Riverside&quot;}\">Riverside<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Michelle Green&quot;}\">Michelle Green<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Sandstone&quot;}\">Sandstone<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Diane Harrison&quot;}\">Diane Harrison<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Santa Clara&quot;}\">Santa Clara<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Daven Trammell&quot;}\">Daven Trammell<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;South Mesa&quot;}\">South Mesa<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Nikayla Ruiz&quot;}\">Nikayla Ruiz<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Springdale&quot;}\">Springdale<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Chris Snodgress&quot;}\">Chris Snodgress<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Sunset&quot;}\">Sunset<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Brylee Nixon&quot;}\">Brylee Nixon<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Three Falls&quot;}\">Three Falls<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Lana Eldredge&quot;}\">Lana Eldredge<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Washington&quot;}\">Washington<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Erin Fisher&quot;}\">Erin Fisher<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Water Canyon&quot;}\">Water Canyon<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Nicole Sjo&quot;}\">Nicole Sjo<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/high-ability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/09\/2025-2026-Save-the-Date-3.png\" alt=\"Storytelling festival in November, geography challenge in December, history day  in March, spelling bee in February, history day in March, science fair in May\"><\/p>\n<h3>What events are offered for enrichment?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>See this flyer for information about the events that are being held this year.\u00a0 Reach out to the office at your school for information about the events in which your school is participating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>What services are offered in WCSD<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Washington County School District offers an array of services for our advanced students; in the classroom, grade-level, school-wide, and District based.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This continuum of services can include pull-out, enrichment, acceleration, grouping, mentoring, service opportunities and academic competitions.\u00a0 These options begin the elementary schools.\u00a0 Also available in the elementary schools is the Advanced Learning Program, offered at two schools.\u00a0 These schools offer high ability classes in grades 1-5.\u00a0 Students must score well on the advanced assessments and be invited to attend these magnet schools.<\/p>\n<p>The Advanced Learning Program offers a unique environment for the high ability learner; the pace is quick and the learning is deep and complex.\u00a0 Curriculum and strategies are geared specifically to this type of learner.\u00a0 Social and emotional aspects of the high ability learner are also addressed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The need for gifted education does not end at the end of the elementary years.\u00a0Secondary gifted education should build upon a challenging curriculum introduced in the elementary years.\u00a0Gifted education should include strong mentoring; sustained enrichment; and opportunities to work with peer networks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>What about whole grade acceleration or grade-skipping?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>**Maureen Marron spends a lot of time thinking about how schools can meet the needs of high-ability students. An associate research scientist at the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.education.uiowa.edu\/belinblank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connie Belin and Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development<\/a>\u00a0at the University of Iowa, Marron sees grade skipping as just one option in an academic tool kit known as \u201cacceleration.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSkipping a grade isn\u2019t the answer for every gifted student,\u201d Marron says. \u201cAcceleration means matching the curriculum to a student\u2019s abilities. For one student, that may mean grade skipping; for another, it may mean acceleration in a single subject, like math; for other students, enrichment-based activities in the classroom are all they need.\u201d Other acceleration options for high-performing children can include starting kindergarten early, taking AP courses in high school, or fast-tracking to college.**<\/p>\n<p>Washington County School District has a dedicated process for acceleration consideration that takes into account academic achievement, ability, social and emotional readiness, and other factors.\u00a0 If you are interested in having your child considered for whole grade acceleration,<span><strong>\u00a0please contact your school&#8217;s principal to begin the process.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Newsletter for highlights and news<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/washk12.org\/highabilityparentforum\/learning-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LINK TO PARENT NEWS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/high-ability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/05\/high_ability.jpg\" alt=\"Woman looking at primary age kid\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span>We serve the High Ability needs of the students in Washington County.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<!-- {\"type\":\"layout\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"High Ability\",\"title_element\":\"h1\"}}]}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"props\":{\"layout\":\"3-4,1-4\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"3-4\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"divider\",\"props\":{\"divider_element\":\"hr\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion\",\"props\":{\"collapsible\":true,\"content_column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"image_align\":\"top\",\"image_grid_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"image_grid_width\":\"1-2\",\"image_svg_color\":\"emphasis\",\"link_style\":\"default\",\"link_text\":\"Read more\",\"show_image\":true,\"show_link\":true},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>There are many definitions of giftedness and equally as many ways to formally identify whether or not a child is gifted. Essentially, as NAGC defines in the article \\u201cWhat is Giftedness?\\u201d, \\u201cChildren are gifted when their ability is significantly above the norm for their age.\\u201d Students can exhibit gifted abilities in various spheres \\u2013 creatively, intellectually, musically, academically across the board or in a specific subject area such as math, language arts, or science.\\u00a0<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<h3>Signs of Giftedness in Children Include:<\\\/h3>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li>an extreme need for constant mental stimulation<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>an ability to learn and process complex information rapidly<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>a need to explore subjects in surprising depth<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>an insatiable curiosity, as demonstrated by endless questions and inquiries<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li aria-level=\\\"1\\\">ability to comprehend material several grade levels above their age peers<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li aria-level=\\\"1\\\">surprising emotional depth and sensitivity at a young age<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li 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