January 22, 2020
The Sequim School Board of Directors approved a motion to extend first semester, as a result of the recent snow days. The last day of first semester is now Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Sequim School District Referral for Highly Capable Students
2019-2020 School Year
PLEASE NOTE REFERRAL WINDOW CHANGE
Highly Capable Referral Packet Download
**Students who were previously identified by Sequim School District will continue to receive services and do not need to re-apply.**
The Sequim School District announces an open referral process from December 2 - January 31, 2020 for students currently in K-12 who may qualify for Highly Capable (Hi-Cap) Program services. Anyone may refer students, including but not limited to: teachers, parents/guardians, staff, friends, students, members of the community, however, parent/guardian permission will be required for testing. If you are unsure of the characteristics of Highly Capable learners, please refer to: http://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/resources/my-child-gifted/common-characteristics-gifted-individuals.
Referral forms are online at the district website at: http://www.sequimschools.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=10871598
Paper referral forms are available at each school, the District Office, the Sequim Boys & Girls Club, and at the Sequim Public Library. Referral forms must be fully completed and received by close of business on January 31, 2020. Due to time constraints, referrals received after January 31, 2020 will not be considered. All referrals must be returned to the Highly Capable Program Coordinator, Jodi Olson at Sequim Middle School, school building secretaries or the District Office.
Questions concerning Hi-Cap services in the Sequim School District may be directed to Jodi Olson, Hi-Cap Program Coordinator, at 360-775-7083 or jolson@sequimschools.org. More information can be accessed on the Sequim Highly Capable Program webpage: http://www.sequimschools.org/instruction/highly_capable___hi-_cap_
If your child is NEW to the Sequim School District and exhibits gifted characteristics, please contact the Highly Capable Program Coordinator.
