Highly Capable Transfer Eligibility Process

This process is for students who:

• are new to SPS for the 2026-27 school year only (first time registering with the district) and 
• are transferring from a national public school, where they participated in a Highly Capable (HC) or gifted program.

How to submit materials for eligibility review:

Note: the review window for 2026-27 school year ONLY

1. Students must first be enrolled in the district. Learn how to enroll at SPS.
2. Submit the following required documentation for evaluation to hicap2@seattleschools.org:
   • SPS Highly Capable Transfer Request: Pre-existing eligibility in a Public School Highly Capable or Gifted program required
   • Proof of enrollment in a public school HC or gifted program 
   • Test results used to place the student in the program
   • Most current achievement scores (math and reading)
3. The Multidisciplinary Placement Committee (MPC) will review the documentation and make a determination regarding eligibility for Highly Capable services. Final notification may take up to 10 business days.

Students who were previously identified as Highly Capable by Seattle Public schools and who are returning to SPS should first enroll in SPS and then contact hicap@seattleschools.org to have HC eligibility reinstated.