Apply to Quest
Application Information
Application Information
Testing Information
Testing Information
Any students currently enrolled in an APS school, including APS Charter Schools, should request testing at their school by November 2nd, 2020.
Any students currently enrolled in an APS school, including APS Charter Schools, should request testing at their school by November 2nd, 2020.
Any students currently NOT enrolled in an APS school (home school, private school, out-of-district) will require $100 testing fee as part of the application process.
Any students currently NOT enrolled in an APS school (home school, private school, out-of-district) will require $100 testing fee as part of the application process.
Application Process Timeline
Application Process Timeline
OCTOBER 1st, 2020
OCTOBER 1st, 2020
Applications for 2021-2022 school year are available
Applications for 2021-2022 school year are available
NOVEMBER 2nd, 2020
NOVEMBER 2nd, 2020
Deadline for parents to notify the Gifted and Talented (GT) Leader at their child’s school that they intend to apply to Quest. The applications for APS students applying for grades 1st-8th must include the GT Leader form and signature.
Deadline for parents to notify the Gifted and Talented (GT) Leader at their child’s school that they intend to apply to Quest. The applications for APS students applying for grades 1st-8th must include the GT Leader form and signature.
December 18th, 2020, FRIDAY
December 18th, 2020, FRIDAY
Completed Kindergarten applications are due to Aurora Quest K-8 by 3:00 p.m.
Completed Kindergarten applications are due to Aurora Quest K-8 by 3:00 p.m.
Applications turned in after the deadline will be placed on the application waitlist.
Applications turned in after the deadline will be placed on the application waitlist.
JANUARY 29, 2021, FRIDAY
JANUARY 29, 2021, FRIDAY
Completed applications for grades 1-8 are due to Aurora Quest K-8 by 3:00 PM.
Completed applications for grades 1-8 are due to Aurora Quest K-8 by 3:00 PM.
Applications turned in after the deadline will be placed on the application waitlist.
Applications turned in after the deadline will be placed on the application waitlist.
JANUARY 23 and February 6, 2021, SATURDAY, by appointment
JANUARY 23 and February 6, 2021, SATURDAY, by appointment
Kindergarten testing with a psychologist. Parents will be contacted to schedule appointments for testing and screening.
Kindergarten testing with a psychologist. Parents will be contacted to schedule appointments for testing and screening.
February 20, SATURDAY, 2021
February 20, SATURDAY, 2021
Additional Kindergarten screening-if necessary
Additional Kindergarten screening-if necessary
WEEK OF MARCH 15, 2021
WEEK OF MARCH 15, 2021
Notification (accepted or wait-listed) letters sent to parents. Notification dates subject to change pending budget allocations.
Notification (accepted or wait-listed) letters sent to parents. Notification dates subject to change pending budget allocations.
APRIL-MAY, 2021
APRIL-MAY, 2021
Registration for 2021-2022 school year
Registration for 2021-2022 school year
Virtual Parent Information Night Presentation on Applying for Quest
Virtual Parent Information Night Presentation on Applying for Quest
Prospective Parent Night.mp4
Who Should Apply?
Who Should Apply?
Students who will be 5 years old by October 1st, 2021 can apply. Any students applying for Kindergarten will be screened by APS Psychologists on January 23rd, 2021 or February 6th, 2021.
Current K-7th grade students who have been identified as Gifted or High Potential Learners. Your student must be identified as gifted or high potential in order to apply.
Click on the link below to learn more about the gifted identification process in Aurora Public Schools.
Kindergarten Parent Information
Kindergarten Parent Information