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Mrs. Davis The SAGE Program, for identified highly capable students has been in existence in the Issaquah District since 1978. Approximately 14 percent of the district population is within the gifted range, as compared with a nationally expected 3 percent. Currently, SAGE serves over 516 students in grades 3 through 5 with a program that is tailored to the needs of both students and the individual school program. SAGE stands for Special Approach to Gifted Educations. Students are identified for the SAGE program through district-wide testing at the end of second grade. To be admitted, students need to score at or above the 97th percentile on a cognitive abilities measure. Once admitted students may remain in the program throughout their time in the district. There are the equivalent of 5.3 teachers who serve all twelve elementary schools. They work with identified 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders approximately 2 to 3 hours weekly on a pullout basis. Curriculum for the elementary program changes yearly and focuses on thinking skills, in-depth projects and goal setting.
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