Identification

• Shoreline will screen all kindergarten students in the winter reviewing multiple criteria including state testing, district-required classroom-based assessments, growth measures and teacher feedback. 
• Families will be notified via Parent Square of their student's eligibility for enrichment services at the end of winter quarter.
• Students determined eligible for enrichment and extension activities will participate in the Primary Enrichment Program (PEP) in the spring of the current school year.
• Enrichment will continue through the end of first grade. 

• Shoreline will screen all 1st grade students using the CogAT Screener in the fall/early winter during the school day in your student's classroom.
• Shoreline will screen all 3rd and 5th grade students in the winter by reviewing multiple criteria including state testing, district-required classroom-based assessments as well as any previous year data on file. 
• Students who meet the screening threshold will be invited to participate in further assessment via Parent Square in Dec./Jan.
• Testing will take place during the school day at your student's home school.  Testing days are scheduled based on school schedules.  Please check with your student's school for testing dates.
• Students must have parental/guardian consent to participate in assessment.
• Students determined eligible for the Highly Capable Program may begin receiving services in the fall of the following school year.

• Referral for HiCap Screening will be sent out via Parent Square during the fall quarter to all students in Grades 2, 4 & 6+ as well as posted on the Highly Capable website under Announcements.
• All referred students will be screened by a district Multidisciplinary Placement Committee (MDPC)  to determine if further testing is needed.
• Students who meet the screening threshold will be invited to participate in further assessment in January/February.
• Students determined eligible for the Highly Capable Program will begin  services.

• Eligibility opportunity in early fall for NEW SHORELINE STUDENTS ONLY in Grades 1 and above who have not already been screened or tested for highly capable services from the prior school year within our district.
• Students determined eligible for the Primary Enrichment Program (PEP)  or Highly Capable Program will begin services in the fall. 

Any staff member, student or community member may refer a Shoreline student in Grades 2, 4 & 6+ for hi-cap evaluation by completing this online Referral Form. 

All Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd and 5th grade students are screened for possible identification and services  Therefore,  referrals will only be accepted for Grades 2, 4 & 6-12 students.