Single Subject Acceleration

Single Subject Acceleration is the practice of assigning a student to a higher-grade level than is typical, given the student's age, for the purpose of providing access to appropriately challenging learning opportunities in either Language Arts or Mathematics.

Learn more here.  See below for nomination windows and forms.  

Any questions should be directed to Christine Wheeler cwheeler@wcpss.net.  

Students meeting qualifying criteria in grades K‐7 can take advanced academic content in mathematics or English Language Arts through Single Subject Acceleration (SSA). This ensures opportunities for appropriate levels of academic challenge. 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.

Does My Child Qualify?

SSA allows students to show mastery of content in select elementary or middle school courses. Students who prove mastery do not have to take the course and may move on to the next level.  

Parents may nominate their child to skip a grade level of content in either English Language Arts or mathematics.

Students are nominated for SSA by their parents or guardians. They will be assessed at their school based upon grade level. Depending on grade level and subject, this could include a multiple-choice test and/or a writing sample. Your school will have more specific information about this process once your child is nominated.

Nominating Your Child

SSA nominations are CLOSED for the 2019-20 school year. Nominations for the 2020-21 school year will open in spring 2020.