Grades: 2, 3, and 5-8

1. Who Can Submit a Referral?
   • Parents/guardians or any teaching staff familiar with the student’s academic performance can submit a referral for evaluation
   • Referrals are required for students in grades 2,3, and 5-8 who wish to be considered for a Highly Capable eligibility.
2. When Can Referrals Be Submitted?
   • Referral forms will be available from October 6 to November 30, 2025.
3. How to Submit a Referral
   • Online Forms
     • Elementary School (Grades 2,3,5)
       • English – Referral Form
       • Amharic – Referral Form
       • Chinese – Referral Form
       • Spanish – Referral Form
       • Somali – Referral Form
       • Vietnamese – Referral Form
     • Middle School (Grades 6-8)
       • English – Referral Form
       • Amharic – Referral Form
       • Chinese – Referral Form
       • Spanish – Referral Form
       • Somali – Referral Form
       • Vietnamese – Referral Form
     • Interpretation Services are available by contacting the Highly Capable Services team at hicap@seattleschools.org to arrange support
     • Please select the language that best fit your needs when submitting the form.
4. Screening and Eligibility
   • After your referral is submitted, all referred students will participate in the Universal Screening to be evaluated for Highly Capable (HC) services.
   • Detailed eligibility criteria by grade level
5. Eligibility Notification
   • Parents/guardians will have access to their student’s eligibility results for HC services through The Source by February 7, 2026