Gifted and Talented
The Ventnor City Public School is committed to meeting the needs of all students including but not limited to our ELL, Special Education, and our Gifted and Talented Students.
Identification Criteria
Elementary School
Timeline of Identification Process
The Ventnor Schools begin the identification process yearly on May 1st.
Parents/Guardians are notified of placement into the program on or before August 15th.
Continuum of Services Provided
The Ventnor City Schools begins the GT program in grades K-2 with a push in model that allows for the GT teacher to observe and offer enrichment activities to the students. Grades 3 and 4 have a pull-out GT program that enhances content areas and allows for students to explore topics of interest. Grades 5-8 GT students participate in accelerated learning including Spanish 1 and Algebra 1 courses in Grade 8. The District Curriculum provides suggestions for all content areas to enrich all GT students in the program across all subjects.
Current District Policy for Gifted and Talented
How can Parents/Guardians address questions/concerns/file a complaint
Ventnor Elementary School
Ms. Jenna Polise
Elementary School Guidance Counselor
Dr. Carmela Somershoe
Elementary School Principal
Ventnor Middle School
Mrs. Chelsea Hoffman
Middle School Guidance Counselor
Mr. Robert Baker
Middle School Principal
District GT Coordinator
Mrs. Alison Ricciotti
Supervisor of Special Education