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Advanced Academics
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Advanced Academics programs are available at all PPSD middle schools. Providence’s Middle School Advanced Academics is an accelerated learning program which supports students with unique strengths, talents, and/or abilities by providing them with the opportunity for in depth study beyond the basic curriculum while preparing them for secondary and post secondary success. Grade 5 students are invited to the program based on a combination of 4th grade RICAS Reading and Math performance, RICAS growth and 5th grade STAR Math and Reading performance. Students must be at the 5th grade level or higher on STAR Math or Reading AND they must have achieved a 2 or higher on RICAS to be considered for the program.
As there is a limited number of seats, students are then given a composite score based on their RICAS score (25% of their composite score), their RICAS growth from 3rd grade to 4th grade (50% of their composite score), and their tested grade equivalent on STAR (25% of their composite score). The highest scoring students for math or humanities are then invited to join Advanced Academics until all seats are full.
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Applications for students who do not currently attend a Providence school or students who would like to be considered for the program but did not receive invitations:
Application Form: English | Spanish | Arabic | Chinese | French | Haitian Creole | Italian | Pashto | Portuguese
Student Self-Inventory Form: English | Spanish | Arabic | Chinese | French | Haitian Creole | Italian | Pashto | Portuguese
Parent Nomination Form: English | Spanish | Arabic | Chinese | French | Haitian Creole | Italian | Pashto | Portuguese
Teacher's Recommendation Form: English
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will my child be eligible for transportation?
Bus transportation will be provided at no cost for students who live outside their attendance and walking distance area and are accepted into Advanced Academics. Parents will be notified of eligibility by the Providence School Department Transportation Office.
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My child does not attend a Providence school. How can I apply?
Fill out the forms in the application packet and submit them with test scores and grades from the past 3 years.
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Who can I contact if I have questions?
Email advancedacademics@ppsd.org or call (401) 678-0434
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What if my child did not receive an invitation? Can I appeal?
Yes, you can appeal by completing and submitting an information packet.
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What criteria is used to invite students?
Students will be invited into the program based on a combination of 4th grade RICAS Reading and Math performance, RICAS growth and 5th grade STAR Math and Reading performance. Students must be at the 5th grade level or higher on STAR Math or Reading AND they must have achieved a 2 or higher on RICAS to be considered for the program.
As there is a limited number of seats, students are then given a composite score based on their RICAS score (25% of their composite score), their RICAS growth from 3rd grade to 4th grade (50% of their composite score), and their tested grade equivalent on STAR (25% of their composite score). The highest scoring students for math or humanities are then invited to join Advanced Academics until all seats are full.
