Gifted Pre-K Academy
GIFTED PRE-K ACADEMY
Deer Valley's Gifted Pre-K Academy at Las Brisas provides an enriched academic foundation for gifted and talented learners. Gifted Pre-K Academy serves as a foundation for nurturing the development of our youngest scholars who require advanced learning opportunities. Students work at an accelerated pace commensurate with their individual learner needs. In doing so, the Gifted Pre-K Academy environment prioritizes student play and developmentally appropriate learner structures. Students enjoy thematic instruction that emphasizes Depth and Complexity, Habits of Mind, inquiry-based learning, discovery, and FUN!
Gifted Pre-K Academy Daily Schedule
7:45 a.m. Arrival/ Snack
Students participate in open-ended, flexible learning structures that invite learners to start their day.
Afterward, a tasty snack is enjoyed by all.
7:55 a.m. Morning Meeting/ Calendar/ Spanish
Students apply their Habits of Mind while developing social and emotional readiness.
¿Hablas español? ... Students learn Spanish through hands-on play, games, and songs.
8:30 a.m. Reading (Whole Group Mini-Lesson, Read-Aloud, Small Group Instruction, Learning Centers)
Students enjoy the play of letters and words within hands-on learner structures.
Instruction builds from learner interests with a variety of texts and picture books.
9:50 a.m. Recess
Students develop fine and gross motor skills while playing with their same-age peers.
10:35 a.m. Lunch
Students eat lunch with peers.
11:15 a.m. Capit Reading
Students utilize Capit Reading software to develop a personalized reading path of instruction.
11:45 a.m. Recess
Students develop fine and gross motor skills while playing with their same-age peers.
12:15 p.m. Math (Whole Group Mini-Lesson, Small Group Instruction)
Students build number sense through modeling, role play, storytelling, and hands-on structures.
Instruction builds from learner strengths.
1:15 p.m. Special Area Rotation (Art, Music, P.E., STEAM)
Students develop their creative intelligence through a variety of Special Area classes.
1:45 p.m. Snack
Students enjoy a delicious treat while applying mealtime manners.
2:00 p.m. Exploratory Science/ Social Studies
Students explore varied student-driven themes to learn about the world around them.
2:30 p.m. Dismissal
Students close the day with a Daily Reflection.
Qualifying Information
Age Level Requirements
Children must be potty-trained and age 4 to enroll in the Gifted Pre-K Academy.
Qualifications
Gifted testing on a state-approved assessment is required for placement into the Gifted Pre-K Academy. Students who score at or above the 88th percentile in one of the three state-approved areas (Verbal, Quantitative, or Nonverbal) are eligible to apply. Students who successfully complete Gifted Pre-K Academy are eligible for placement in one of Bright Beginnings Kindergarten Programs at Canyon Springs, Highland Lakes, and Las Brisas.
Placement/ Registration
The Gifted Pre-K Academy at Las Brisas is a signature gifted and talented program. Registration for the 2024-25 school year is currently in progress. Qualifying scores on a state-approved gifted assessment are required for placement. Placement occurs on a first-come-first-served basis. ALL gifted testing must be submitted to DVUSD Gifted Services prior to registration. Call 623-445-5588 for more information.
Register for Gifted Testing
DVUSD Gifted Services offers gifted testing with our district-certified psychologists. Testing may be scheduled by completing the registration form below. Once registration and payment are complete, our office will contact you with further information. Contact DVUSD Gifted Services with additional questions at 623-445-5588.
Community Education Main Preschool Page
The Gifted Pre-K Academy at Las Brisas is operated by Community Education and DVUSD Gifted Services.
For additional information, visit the Community Education Main Preschool Page.