Referral Process
For the 2023-2024 school year, our district is adjusting the dates of screening, testing, and placement of students into the Highly Capable Program (HCP). The revised calendar will provide a more efficient and timely process for our staff and families.
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May 1 - September 15: Open referral process. Any teacher or parent can submit a referral in support of except the fall class of 3rd grade students, who will participate in universal screening.
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September 18 - 29: Universal screening for all 3rd grade students in their classrooms.
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October 2 - 6: Testing of referred students. Those who qualify will begin the program as soon as Hi-Cap sessions begin in October.
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November 27 - December 20: Open referral process for kindergarten students. Any teacher or parent can submit a referral for testing to determine eligibility.
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January 10 - January 31: Testing of referred kindergarten students. Those who qualify will begin the program by mid-February.
Information regarding transfer students: Referral and testing for newly enrolled (transfer) students will occur throughout the academic school year. The referral process must be initiated by the teacher and/or parent within 45 days of enrollment. Students who have qualified and/or participated in a Highly Capable or Gifted/Talented program in a previous school district will be considered. Previous records will be obtained and reviewed to determine eligibility or the need for further testing.