How are students referred for the Highly Capable Program?  

Identification procedures begin with a referral from a parent/guardian/teacher/community member. To refer a student for testing and possible placement in the Highly Capable Program, you must complete the Highly Capable Parent Referral Form if your student is currently in first, second, third or fourth grade. 

Regardless of who makes the referral, the parent/guardian must complete, sign, and submit the consent form for their student by the posted deadline.  

Referral deadline:  

• For students in first through fourth grade, the deadline to submit a referral for HC testing is November 10, 2025 

Highly Capable Referral Forms: 

• Highly Capable Parent Referral Form   

• Highly Capable Community Referral Form    

• Highly Capable Teacher Referral Form    

Highly Capable Program Testing Window: 

• For students in first through fourth grade: December 1, 2025 - January 22, 2026 

*Please note, all testing must be completed within the posted testing window, including make-ups. 

You will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your submission. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt after sending, please call 425-385-4033 OR email highlycapable@everettsd.org before the posted deadline.