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September 2008 Dear Parents and Guardians: I would like to take this opportunity to inform you that your child may be eligible to participate in the 2009 CTY Talent Search, sponsored by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. The purpose of the Talent Search is to identify, assess, and recognize the academic abilities of highly able students. To qualify for the Talent Search, a student must score in the 95th percentile or higher on a reasoning section of a nationally-normed test or have the state test results categorized at the highest levels of performance (distinguished in the case of our state test the New England Common Assessment Program or NECAP). Qualified students who apply to the Talent Search will receive test registration materials for the SCAT test (grades 2-6) or for the College Board SAT and the ACT (grades 7-8). These tests are given as above-grade-level tests to better assess the mathematical and verbal reasoning abilities of highly able students. The Talent Search offers a variety of services and opportunities for students after they test including potentially qualifying for courses offered by CTY’s Summer Programs and CTYOnline. To learn more about the benefits of participating in the CTY Talent Search visit their website www.cty.jhu.edu/ts/benefits.html . The decision about participation is strictly up to you. We are notifying you of your child’s potential eligibility if he/she scored in the distinguished category in either Reading or Math on his/her most recent NECAP because it is our policy to inform parents about programs that may help meet the special educational needs of their children. If you would like to have your child participate in the Talent Search or you have any questions about the program, please call the Guidance Office at 225-8604. We will mail you a brochure with an application and directions included. Alternatively, you may apply to the Talent Search online at www.cty.jhu.edu. In the application process you will be asked for a school code. The code for Main Street Middle School is 0560220. Sincerely, Lissa Knauss, School Counselor |
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