Single Subject Acceleration (SSA) 

What is SSA?
SSA is the practice of placing a student in a higher-grade level in ONE subject area. This type of acceleration is for the purpose of providing access to appropriately challenging learning opportunities in either math OR English Language Arts (ELA). Only students who are currently enrolled and attending a WCPSS school during the open nomination and testing window are eligible to be considered for SSA. Students are tested in either math OR ELA and must meet specific criteria to show they have already mastered the content in the grade they wish to skip.

How can I learn more about the SSA process and what it entails?  
If you are interested in the Single Subject Acceleration program, please watch this informational video SSA Parent Information Presentation and view the One-Pager from the AIG Department.

Virtual and in-person informational sessions will be held prior to the nomination windows. 
You can also email the SSA Contact, Joanne Londe at jlonde@wcpss.net to ask questions.

When can I nominate my student for SSA?
Students NEW to WCPSS may be nominated for the SSA process during the first 2 weeks of their enrollment. 

Email the SSA Contact, Joanne Londe at jlonde@wcpss.net to make a nomination or to ask questions.

All other nominations for the SSA program must be made during the Spring Nomination windows. These are typically in February and March. Dates will be posted on the  WCPSS website.  Note you can only request SSA testing during these windows. Nominations are made by completing a form on the WCPSS website. You cannot request testing through your child’s teacher or the school.

When will the SSA test be given to my student? 
The SSA tests are typically given in April and May.