Identified students receive a recommendation to participate in the Highly Capable Program at one of the seven Highly Capable Centers in the district.

These self-contained classrooms are located at Cedar Wood, Forest View, Mill Creek, Penny Creek, Tambark Creek, View Ridge and Whittier Elementary schools. Each of the 18 neighborhood schools is assigned to one of these seven centers. The Highly Capable Centers may have multi-age classrooms to accommodate the number of students qualifying each year.

If placement in Highly Capable is recommended, a parent/guardian must fill out the Highly Capable consent form, accepting or declining placement, sign and return the consent form by the posted deadline.

Transportation for families living within district boundaries is offered for qualifying students to their assigned Highly Capable Center. Qualifying students whose home school has a Highly Capable Center will have the same transportation services as regular program students. Qualifying students must attend the assigned center unless they follow the district variance process. Transportation is NOT available for students who have obtained a variance.

Students in the Highly Capable Program learn and study in self-contained classrooms with a fast-paced curriculum that encourages and inspires them to develop higher level thinking skills. Students are taught and graded at one grade level above their chronological grade in Reading and Mathematics. Thus, regular attendance is essential for successful participation in this program. 

What are the Highly Capable Program objectives?
In accordance with its philosophy to develop the special abilities of each student, Everett Public Schools shall offer appropriate instructional programs to meet the needs of Highly Capable students of school age. The framework for such programs shall encompass, but not be limited to, the following objectives: 

1. Expansion of academic attainments and intellectual skills
2. Stimulation of intellectual curiosity, independence, and responsibility
3. Acceleration of specific content to meet student learning needs
4. Development of a positive attitude toward self and others
5. Development of originality and creativity

For inquiries, contact: 
Highly Capable Program
Krystal Gil, Administrative Assistant
Lindsey de Carteret, Administrative Assistant
425-385-4033
highlycapable@everettsd.org