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County program record

Frederick County, Virginia

1 public school district is geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

Virginia local plans for gifted education

Virginia requires every school division to identify gifted students and provide instructional services through a locally approved comprehensive plan.

What this means for families: The statewide requirement is consistent, but the program name, areas of identification, eligibility evidence, grade-level services, and delivery model are determined locally.

Coverage
K–12 in every school division
Last reviewed
September 4, 2026
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Official program research

Frederick County Public Schools

Gifted Education: Discovery, GEMS, PRISMS and GIS

A named sequence progresses from elementary enrichment to middle-school research electives and high-school mentorship-based independent study.

How services work: Discovery serves K–5, GEMS serves grade 6, PRISMS research is available in grades 7–8, and Gifted Independent Study is available in grades 11–12.

How students are identified: Year-round referrals are reviewed using nationally normed ability and achievement tests, rating scales, family and teacher information, grades, and other evidence; identification continues through grade 12.

Grades
K–12
Last reviewed
September 4, 2026
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District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

  1. 413.13 sq miLocal program reviewed
Use the district as the authority.

Eligibility, referrals, grade levels, deadlines, and program locations change. Always confirm decisions with the school district before acting. Bloomfield Academy is independent and is not affiliated with any district.

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