Highly Capable Program -- Online referrals for Highly Capable Testing are available Jan. 1-31.  Visit our District Highly Capable page for more information. Forms are due by January 31st to be eligible for testing.

Referral Dates:

     Kindergarten:  December 1, 2016 - December 16, 2016

     Grades 1-8: January 4, 2017 - January 31, 2017

It is time for Highly Capable referrals!  Anyone (parents, teachers, community, etc.) can refer a student to be tested for potential qualification in next year's highly capable programs.  Students from all grade levels can be referred.   You can complete the form online at www.tinyurl.com/BSDHiCap or get assistance with the referral at the school's main office.  Those students referred will be tested in the school building during January (Kindergarten) and March (all other grades).   Results will be available by May.  More information about our highly capable programs can be found at www.bethelsd.org/domain/319 or in the school main office.

Attention 8th grade Students & Parents:

Are you looking for a rigorous academic program for your student? Is your student academically able
and motivated? Are you looking to help your student prepare for college? An informational meeting regarding the Cambridge Program will be hosted in the library at:

• Elk Plain SOC on Wednesday, January 9 beginning at 6:30 PM
• Spanaway Middle School on Thursday, January 10 beginning at 6:30 PM
• Bethel Middle School on Tuesday, January 15 beginning at 6:30 PM
• Frontier Middle School on Wednesday, January 16 beginning at 6:30 PM
• Cougar Mountain Middle School on Thursday, January 17 beginning at 6:30 PM
• Cedarcrest Middle School on Tuesday, January 22 beginning at 6:30 PM
• Liberty Middle School on Thursday, January 24 beginning at 6:30 PM
• Bethel High School on Tuesday, January 29 beginning at 6:30 PM

At these meetings, information about the curricula, student and parent expectations, and transportation
will be provided. Approximately 60 students will be accepted into our fifth Cambridge class.

Again, we are very excited about being able to enhance students’ understanding of subject, encourage
independent learning and constructive thinking skills – all of which are highly prized by universities.
To help prepare for the correct number of handouts, please RSVP with student name, and current
school attending at kschultz@bethelsd.org.

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