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Intelligence Testing with a Registered Psychologist is Required for Your Child’s Application to Westmount.
LEAP Psychology Offers the Most Affordable Gifted Assessments in Calgary.
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Assessments costs for Westmount Charter School range from $500 – $900.
Fees will vary depending on the needs of the client for gifted testing. For example, if a child does not score within the gifted range and no report is required, a set fee of $500.00 is charged. If a report is required then there is additional charge.
Please check with your extended health insurance plans regarding the coverage of psychological services as fees may be fully or partially covered. When not reimbursed by insurance, the fees for psychological services might be considered for an allowable medical expense for the purpose of income tax deductions.
Gifted assessments for Westmount Charter School can start as early as 3.5 years old for admission into the K-4 program.
Children can start kindergarten in the fall of 2021, if they turn 5 years old on or before Dec. 31, 2021.
The typical assessment process involves a 2 hour appointment consisting of the following:
Dr. Jubinville is a Registered Psychologist who completed her Ph.D. in School and Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Alberta.
She has worked in different capacities over the last 10 years for Alberta Health Services, the Calgary Board of Education, the University of Calgary, the University of Alberta, the National Hockey League (NHL) as well as within community mental health clinics and schools.
Dr. Jubinville has successfully administered 150+ gifted assessments for Westmount charter school over the last several years.
This information is extremely useful for parents and will provide a framework to help make decisions which will ensure the best possible outcome for your child.
Gifted assessments can help provide clarity on questions such as:
Giftedness, by definition, is a score of 130 + (≥ 98th percentile) on a standardized measure of intelligence. In other words, gifted children account for approximately 2% of the general population.
In the field of giftedness, traditional definitions of a gifted child base the identification solely, on IQ scores and academic achievement. More liberal interpretations recognize extraordinary abilities in more creative areas, such as art or music.
Regardless of the interpretation, the common factor is that unusual intelligence is the result of both genetic and environmental factors working in conjunction to influence brain development.
Gifted Children often display the following characteristics:
The identification of gifted learners is vital to ensure they are receiving the proper enrichment in their educational setting. If left unchallenged, gifted learners may become bored, they may show decreased motivation, and they may have trouble focusing in the classroom.
Properly identifying giftedness early is essential to ensure your child is placed in an environment where they will flourish.
Not all gifted children behaviors are beneficial. Some of the following traits may cause difficulty for a child in a variety of settings:
In Calgary, there are schools and programs that specialize in the education of gifted students.
Westmount Charter School is the only k-12 congregated setting in Alberta for students who are gifted. The school currently serves approximately 1200 students.
To apply for admission to Westmount Charter School, your child must have undergone Intelligence Testing (Psychological Assessment) with a Registered Psychologist. The testing results must accompany your application to Westmount Charter School.
Gifted assessments for Westmount Charter School can start as early as 3.5 years old for admission into the K-4 program. The typical assessment process involves a 2 hour appointment consisting of the following:
For more information on admission to Westmount Charter School please click here.
The only other gifted program offered in Calgary is the GATE (Gifted and Talented Education Program) with CBE (Calgary Board of Education).
LEAP Psychology offers the most affordable gifted assessment into the GATE program. This assessment is slightly more involved and includes the following:
For more information on admission to the GATE program please click here.
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