The Chehalis School District Highly Capable Referral Window is now open. If you would like to refer a student for further screening in order to determine a need for highly capable services, please fill out this form and submit it prior to Friday, January 17th 2025. 

This form may be used by parents, family members, teachers, staff, community members, and students to refer a potential candidate. 

In order to develop the special abilities of each student, the Chehalis School District offers an array of highly capable services to provide kindergarten through twelfth grade students access to learning opportunities that accelerate learning and enhance instruction. The framework for such programs and services will encompass, but not be limited to, the following objectives:

1. Expansion of academic attainments and intellectual skills;
2. Stimulation of intellectual curiosity, independence and responsibility;
3. Development of a positive attitude toward self and others; and
4. Development of originality and creativity.

All forms must be completed and returned by Friday, January 17th, 2025

Please contact Emma Reynolds with any questions:

ereynolds@chehalisschools.org

Parents or guardians must give permission before a student can be screened. 

Your signature on this form acknowledges you understand the following information: 

• I understand that referrals submitted after the deadline will not be evaluated until the following school year. 

• I understand that referrals are only for students not currently identified as Highly Capable. Once identified, the Highly Capable designation follows the student unless otherwise exited from program services. 

• I understand the referral process is not part of the appeals process. If I choose to appeal any decision made by the Multidisciplinary Selection Committee, I must use a separate appeals form that will be mailed to me with the letter of notification. 

• I understand the referral process may or may not include testing. Current cognitive and academic ability scores will be used for the screening portion of the evaluation. Further testing may or may not occur. I understand by signing this form, I am giving permission for further testing if needed; including CogAT screening.