Highly Capable Program

CVSD Highly Capable Student Identification Process for 2023-2024

Referral Window for Grades 1-5

Online Referrals Accepted March 1, 2024 - April 12, 2024
Screener Administration: February 26, 2024 - March 8, 2024
HiCap Testing - April 15, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Appeals - May 13, 2024 - May 23, 2024

CVSD's Highly Capable Program

Highly capable students perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced levels when compared with others of their age, experiences or environments. Outstanding abilities are seen within students' general intellectual aptitudes, specific academic abilities, and/or creative productivities within a specific domain.

Central Valley School District provides a continuum of services to students who qualify.

ELEMENTARY: The continuum of services includes:

Able Learner Program (Pull out program focused on reasoning skills)
Cluster grouping
Differentiation within the classroom
Enrichment
Flexible grouping
Project choice

SECONDARY: the continuum of services includes:

Services focused on both acceleration and enrichment
Advanced Placement classes or other advanced courses
Cluster grouping
Dual enrollment for high school and college credit
Extended core middle school classes
Honors classes
Integrated classroom approaches and differentiation
Online courses
Opportunities for course advancement
Extracurricular services (i.e. interest clubs, competitions, and/or performances)