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For more information or a nomination form please contact Tani Houk, Highly Capable Program Coordinator, at houkt@tenino.k12.wa.us

Additional resources for Highly Capable Students can be found at: 

OSPI Highly Capable Program

National Association for Gifted Children

Highly Capable Program

Tenino School District defines highly capable students as students who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels when compared with others of their age, experiences, or environments. Outstanding abilities are seen within student’s general intellectual aptitudes, specific academic abilities, and/or creative productivities within a specific domain. WAC 392-170-035

Program Design and Description

Elementary Student Options:

  • Differentiation

  • Pull Out/Enrichment/Clustering

  • Acceleration

Middle School Student Options:

  • Differentiation

  • Pull Out/Enrichment/Clustering

  • Acceleration - Single subject, whole grade, or advanced section of course

High School Student Options:

  • Differentiation

  • Acceleration - Advanced section of course

  • Early access to college

  • Advanced Placement

  • Dual credit

  • Online coursework

Nominations for the Highly Capable program are taken year round and are reviewed in October, January, and June.