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OKCPS to Host additional Mobile Enrollment Pod; Looking to Identify Gifted & Talented Students

Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) is offering more convenient options for families to enroll their students. In addition to the choice of online enrollment and the ability for families to enroll all of their students at one school, the district will also have a school bus visiting Woodson Park tomorrow from 10am to 11:30am to help families enroll their students for the 2024-25 school year. 

 

Families are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible to ensure their students are assigned to a class before the first day of school on Tuesday, August 13. 

 

Documents needed to enroll:

  • Students previously enrolled with OKCPS 

    • One proof of address (recent utility bill, lease agreement, etc.)

    • Custody documents, if applicable

  • Families new to the district

    • One proof of address (recent utility bill, lease agreement, etc.)

    • Age verification such as birth certificate, medical or school records, etc. 

    • Most recent grades or high school transcript for proper placement

    • Immunization record

    • Special Education records, if applicable 

Please note that students must be 4 years old by September 1st, 2024 to enroll in PreK. Students must be 5 years old by September 1st, 2024 to enroll in Kindergarten.

During the enrollment process, families will have the opportunity to give permission for their students to be tested for gifted and talented services. OKCPS recommends that families allow their students to be screened so that gifted and talented students can be identified and offered additional opportunities. Students in grades first through twelfth qualify for testing, which takes place during the first few weeks of school. 

 

Typical Gifted and Talented Student Characteristics: 

  • Advanced language skills

  • Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning

  • High levels of creativity 

  • Excellent memory and retention

  • Advanced problem-solving abilities

  • High levels of concentration

  • Strong sense of justice and fairness

  • Advanced cognitive development

  • Leadership qualities

  • Sensitivity and intensity

 

Learn more about gifted and talented services here