The York Catholic District School Board offers the opportunity for all grade four students to participate in a screening process for possible identification as a gifted student and participation in our Program for Academic and Creative Extension (PACE). The Screening Process for Entry into the PACE program is a three stage process.
Stage One: Board-Wide Screening will take place the week of October 16-19th. Students in grade four will be given the Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test, Seventh Edition (CCAT-7), a test of thinking and reasoning skills. The test has three sections and takes about 90 minutes in total. Your child cannot study for this activity, but making sure that your child is well-rested is the best preparation. Parents can request the results of the CCAT test after Christmas from their school principal.
Stage Two: Individual Screening of Intellectual Ability: If your child’s CCAT scores qualify for stage two, you will be notified by your school principal for more information about the individual screening.
Stage Three: Identification, Program, and Placement: Students who meet the YCDSB intellectual criterion on the individual screening will be considered for the PACE program for Grade 5.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school. For more information on the Gifted Screening Process, please visit our website.