GT Transfer Form

Parent/Guardian Permission For Assessment and Participation

My typed name below represents my signature and confirms my permission for Northwest ISD to assess my child for advanced learning opportunities such as gifted services or enrichment and for my child to participate in any such services for which he or she is identified.

Previous GT Screening

Parent Inventory

Instructions: Please rate by number each item that you feel best describes your child. Has this trait to a high degree. Has this trait more than a typical child. Compares with the typical child. Has this trait less than a typical child. Lacks this trait.

Advanced Language

Uses words that seem advanced and more precise for the age-level expectations; has a large vocabulary
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Modifies or rewords language for less mature children
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Explains for unrelated things are similar; ably explains complex concepts to others
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Uses similes, metaphors, or analogies, "A ___ is really like a ___ because ___"
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
(Grades 4 & older only) Uses verbal skills to handle conflicts or influence others; (Grades K-3 only) Asks questions about words (in print or oral language)
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree

Analytical Thinking

Notices a surprising depth of detail about surroundings
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Thinks logically, presents arguments logically; Expresses relationships between past and present experiences
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Enjoys analyzing and solving difficult problems
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Enjoys planning and organizing; organizes collections of things uniquely; likes to plan or arrange things
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Demonstrates complex and abstract thinking; can generalize information
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Thinks critically; can lead to skepticism
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree

Meaning Motivation

Is philosophical
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Has a questioning attitude; asks intellectual questions about complex topics
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Demonstrates an unexpected depth of knowledge in one or more areas, beyond age expectations
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Remembers! (may retell an experience, story, or video almost verbatim)
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Exhibits intense task commitment and energy when pursuing interests
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Is independent and self-sufficient in looking after him/herself.
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree

Perspective

Explains another’s point of view
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Approaches problems from an unusual perspective and shows dimension in oral discussions, art, writing, and math solutions, or problem-solving
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
(4th grade & older) Develops advanced or unique graphic products or patterns; (K-3) Creates complex shapes, patterns, or graphics
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
(4th grade & older) Expresses past, present, and future aspects of an issue; (K-3) Applies left and right accurately without prompting
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Is imaginative.
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree

Sense of Humor

Says or does something indicating an unexpected, sophisticated humor beyond age-level expectations
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Catches an adult’s subtle humor
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Uses figurative language and puns for humorous effect
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
(4th grade and older) Uses humor that may be absurd or far-out; (K-3) Develops humorous ideas to an extreme
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
(4th grade & older) Uses humor to gain approval of others; (K-3) “Plays” with language
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree

Sensitivity

Cares deeply; intense concern for human issues
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Intuitive and insightful of others’ need and feelings; explains others’ feelings
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Expresses feelings through words or art
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Seems to overreact at times
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Displays a strong sense of justice; demands fairness and consistency
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Expresses high expectations of self and others
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Accelerated Learning

Learns quickly, demonstrates knowledge beyond the age-level expectations
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Reads passages fluently at an advanced level of understanding for the age expectations
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
(4th grade & older) Accesses data with ease using an unexpected variety of tools; (K-3) Uses a dictionary, encyclopedia, map, atlas, or computer to gain advanced information
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Creates products that are advanced for the age-level expectations
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
Understands and uses advanced ideas, concepts, or implications; uses multiple characteristics when discussing items
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree
(4th grade & older) Comprehends and uses symbols with an unexpected ability; (K-3) Demonstrates an unexpected mastery of math or science concepts
Select Lacks this trait Has this trait less than a typical child Compares with the typical child Has this trait more than a typical child Has this trait to a high degree

Please use this space to provide 3 or more examples from the above categories or additional information you would like the placement committee to consider.