The district recognizes gifted students as those who have an exceptional level of ability in any one or combination of intellectual, creative, artistic, leadership, or other specific academic fields. Although we realize that students possess a variety of strengths, the Solana Beach School District has chosen to focus on academic aptitude, while continuing to nurture other abilities. Gifted students' needs will be met through differentiated instructional management strategies within the regular classroom setting. The Solana Beach School District participates in an ongoing selection process for adoption of new materials utilizing the California seven-year state adoption cycle. The adoption process includes review of the state's frameworks, implementation of district continua, and input from teachers and parents.
Textbooks are but one tool for instruction.
Grade level expectation brochures are available at each school site and are distributed yearly at Back to School Night. Brochures address specific subject areas and grade level objectives.