The PVUSD self-contained gifted program, located at Sonoran Sky Elementary School, currently serves highly and profoundly gifted students in grades K-6. Beginning fall 2010-11, this program will expand to serve students in grades 1-6 at Desert Cove Elementary, 11020 N. 28th St.

    The self-contained gifted program is designed for high-achieving, highly gifted students whose needs may not be met by the other gifted programs offered in the district. In this program, students generally work two or more years beyond grade level with intellectual peers. Students in the self-contained gifted program participate in daily special areas with the other grade-level classes and are included in all grade-level activities and field trips.

    To qualify for the self-contained gifted program, students must have scores (on a state-approved gifted test) of 97+ in two of the three areas: verbal, quantitative, and/or nonverbal area(s), with the third score being 90 or higher. Students may also qualify for the program with an IQ of 140+.

    To apply for program, contact the PVUSD Gifted Education Department at 602-449-2113. For more infomaion, visit http://cmweb.pvschools.net/gifted web/self-Contained.html.