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Academic Acceleration Request 2026-2027

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Student Name (last, first)*

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Parent/Guardian Name (last, first)*

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Street Address*

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City*

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Zip/Postal*

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Email Address*

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Phone Number*

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Student's Current Grade Level & School Name*

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Current Teacher's Name*

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I request that my child be considered for:*

Honors/Enrichment/Gifted education should not be confused with Acceleration. Students in HSD 153 that are identified for Enrichment Programs are working at grade level on the same skills as their peers but with a greater depth and breadth of knowledge based on their ability and talents.

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Full grade level acceleration

Single subject acceleration

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Please provide SPECIFIC examples, details and observations that illustrate how your child functions at a significantly high level for each of the following areas:

He/she is curious about many things and asks questions often.*

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He/she has a good memory and remembers details of conversations and stories.*

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He/she is interested in difficult concepts such as time and space.*

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He/she has the ability to apply, analyze and evaluate ideas at an advanced level.*

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He/she has the ability to think creatively and solve complex problems.*

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He/she is able to use technology to find information.*

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He/she is highly motivated for new challenges/advanced work.*

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He/she has a great sense of humor and understands jokes more than other children his/her age.*

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He/she thoughtfully considers feedback and criticism and modifies behavior appropriately.*

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He/she has good interpersonal skills with age-mates, as well as with both older and younger children.*

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He/she has excellent interpersonal relationships with adults in a teaching role.*

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Please send samples of your student's work that illustrate any of the above characteristics AND your child's most recent progress report from current school/teacher to:

Cathryne Czarnecki

Director of Instructional Support and Assessment

Homewood School District 153

18205 Aberdeen St.

Homewood, IL 60430

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