As well as cognitive and academic identifiers, a student’s personal identifiers, preferences and interests are considered before any program placement is made. These include:
•  Academic motivation
•  Enjoyment of school and willingness to be included in self-contained class
•  Comfortable in competitive situations
•  Intellectual curiosity
•  Accepting of others
•  Secure self esteem and is self-accepting
•  Preference of challenging, fast-paced work
•  Ability to work with small groups of like ability
•  Ability to work independently
•  Wide-ranging interests
•  Actively involved in a variety of activities and hobbies outside of school.
•  Pursuit of academic work outside of school time.