Midyear Cognitive Abilities Test
In accordance with state requirements, the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) is offered at different times during the year. The midyear
administration of the CogAT will be at Manzanita, on
Tuesday,
January 6, Wednesday,
January 7, and the
Friday, January 9, 2015.
Parents of 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students who are new to the school or HAVE NOT been tested in the past two years are eligible
to test at this time. Students who are currently receiving gifted services do not
retest.
The CogAT is used to identify students for gifted services and is
required for students who wish to be considered for Interdisciplinary Studies
(IDS). Permission slips are available in the front office.
It is recommended that parents consult with the classroom teacher
and/or gifted specialist, Ms. Kalish, before requesting testing.
Parents must request testing in writing by January 5th,
2015. Forms are available in the school office. The testing,
which is done before school at 7:30 in the IDS room, takes 3 sessions to complete.
Students must be
present for all three days.
