• 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.   

    SSA Parent Test Request Deadline is March 25, 2022. 

     

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

  • Single Subject Acceleration

    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.

    Test Request Deadlines

    Test Requests for the 2022-23 school year must be submitted during your school’s calendar deadline.

    •  Leadership Academies, Modified and Year-Round Track 1:  Feb. 25, 2022
    •  Traditional Calendar and Year-Round Tracks 2, 3 and 4:  March 25, 2022
    •  Barwell, Fox Road and Walnut Creek Elementary:  March 18, 2022

     

    Testing Windows

    Students will be tested for SSA placement for the 2022-23 school year during the testing windows indicated below. No requests for testing outside these windows will be accepted. 

    • Leadership Academies:  March 28 - April 11, 2022
    • Modified Calendar, Year-Round Tracks 1, 2 and 3:  April 4 - 19, 2022
    • Traditional Calendar and Year-Round Track 4:  April 18 - May 3, 2022
    • Barwell, Fox Road and Walnut Creek Elementary:  May 9 - 23, 2022

    Your request for testing must be documented and provided to the AIG Teacher. The request must clearly indicate which one subject you wish for your child to be tested. Below are the SSA Test Request Forms.

    Test Request Form (ENG)

    Test Request Form (ESP)

    Reach out to the SSA Contact at your child’s school with any questions.