Highly Capable Program
Renton School District Highly Capable Program Overview
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.
Referral Window for Current Students: CLOSED
Referral Window for New-to-District students enrolled on or after January 3rd 2022: CLOSED
Please email HiCapID@rentonschools.us for more info
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.
- Strength-Based Student Grouping (SBSG) Grades K-5
- Discovery Self-Contained Classroom Grades 3-5
- Self-Select Honors Courses Grades 6-8
- Self-Select Advanced Learning Opportunities Grades 9-12