ALPS Application for the 2023-2024 School Year - English
ALPS Application for the 2023-2024 School Year - Spanish
The due date for applications has been extended to Friday, January 20, 2023.
Applications can now be submitted online OR in person!
Applications can be submitted online at ALPSapplications@jordandistrict.org.
Payment for the testing can be paid online at https://jordansdut.governmentwindow.com/estore/district_office/testing.html.
Please note: Due to universal testing in 6th grade, there is no testing fee for Jordan School District 6th grade students.
Please save a copy of the application on your computer and include the payment confirmation number when applying via email.
You can also apply to the Teaching & Learning Department located at 7905 S. Redwood Road; Entrance D. Payments can be made by cash, check, or credit card.
Assessments Used to Identify Students for the ALPS Program:
(1) Parent Recommendation
The ALPS Application constitutes the parents’ recommendation.
(2) On-Grade Level - Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
The CogAT measures students’ reasoning and problem-solving skills in three areas: verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal.
Visit HERE for more information about the CogAT assessment.
(3) Above Grade Level - IOWA Assessment
Iowa Assessments are norm-referenced tests. For ALPS placement, the Iowa assessment is administered one grade above students’ current grade level in reading and math.
Visit HERE for more information about the Iowa assessment.