Highly Capable (HCP)
The window for Highly Capable Services referral is open until March 31. Anyone may refer a student for evaluation.
Which students should be referred for Highly Capable Program (HCP) services?
Highly capable students are students who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels when compared with others of their age, experiences, or environments.
Port Townsend School District offers a Continuum of Services for Highly Capable Students
The goals of district HCP services are:
- To maintain a high level of engagement in education programming K-12.
- To develop personal competence leading to exceptional academic achievement.
- To develop social competence manifested in positive peer relationships and leadership skills.
- To demonstrate advanced and complex learning in their area(s) of strength
HCP Contacts
Ellen Thomas, Salish Coast Elementary
Elizabeth Farrell, Blue Heron Middle School
Kirsten Bledsoe,Port Townsend High School
Carrie Ehrhardt, Port Townsend High School
Shelby MacMeekin, Port Townsend School District Highly Capable Coordinator
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