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The Highly Capable Learners’ Program recognizes that all learning needs a foundation of basic skills, content, and learning strategies, and that students have different needs and learn at different rates. In order for a highly capable student to reach his/her potential, which is consistent with the District’s Mission and Vision statements, we believe that supplemental educational services to those provided by the regular school program, are necessary.

Nominations for the HCL program may be made by self, parents, teachers, students, or community members. Nomination forms are available at each school, the HCL office at the Roeder Administration Building, 676-6542, or by clicking on the Nomination Form link on the right. The nomination process includes an evaluation of previous standardized test scores and anecdotes. Completion of the screening process requires parent notification and permission for testing. The test, given twice a year, in October and March, measures creative and critical thinking skills and academic achievement.  A multi-disciplinary team, consisting of a district administrator, gifted teacher, and HCL test facilitator, evaluates the test results.  Students are then identified for services in the HCL Program according to state and district guidelines.


Staff Contacts

Nomination Form (in PDF format)

Staff HCL Resources

Parent Resources

HCL Program Calendar

 


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