Highly Capable Program
Renton School District Highly Capable Program Overview
Please email HiCapID@rentonschools.us for more info.
One daytime and two evening sessions will be held VIRTUALLY for families to learn more about the Renton School District Highly Capable Program. Please use the Google Form here to RSVP. Zoom links will be sent prior to the events.
Event Dates
Virtual Strength-Based Student Grouping Family Support
One daytime and one evening session will be held VIRTUALLY for families to learn more about the Strength-Based Student Grouping Student Plan and questions to ask teachers at Parent/Teacher Conferences to better advocate for their Highly Capable Student. Please see the email sent to all Highly Capable families for the Zoom link and more information
- Tuesday, November 8th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Thursday, November 10th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Virtual Middle School Honors Family Support
One daytime and one evening session will be held VIRTUALLY for families to learn more about questions to ask teachers at Parent/Teacher Conferences to better advocate for their Highly Capable Student. Please see the email sent to all Highly Capable families for the Zoom link and more information
- Tuesday, November 15th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 16th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Renton School District centers or Highly Capable Program identification and service models, professional development for teachers, and resources for teachers and students around the five vision goals: strength-based relationships, incorporating student voice and choice, providing opportunities for enrichment and extension, as well as providing opportunities for collaborative and courageous thinking, and emphasizing growth towards the future.
Identification Process
The Renton School District uses multiple measures to identify students who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels when compared with others of their age, experiences, and/or environments.
Service Models
The Renton School District offers a Highly Capable Program with an emphasis on academics. The service models offered vary depending on grade level and school location and are subject to change from year to year.