4/5/6 Elementary Highly Capable Program Information

Interested Snohomish School District students who will be in the 4th through 6th grade next year are encouraged to apply and learn more about the district’s 4/5/6 Elementary Highly Capable Program. If interested, the below dates and information are important. Students currently enrolled in the 4/5/6 Elementary Highly Capable Program do not need to complete the referral process.

• Friday, December 7 - Referral packets for the 4/5/6 Elementary Highly Capable Program will be available at all elementary schools, online and at the Snohomish School District Resource and Service Center (1601 Avenue D in Snohomish). Referral packets can be downloaded from the district website at sno.wednet.edu/highlycapablehonors.
• Thursday, January 10 – An information night will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Snohomish School District Resource and Service Center (1601 Avenue D in Snohomish) for parents/guardians of students who are interested in the 4/5/6 Elementary Highly Capable Program.
• Friday, January 25 - Completed referral packet deadline. Completed packets can be turned in at student home schools or the Snohomish School District Resource and Service Center (1601 Avenue D in Snohomish). 

Questions can be directed to Linda Varner at (360) 563-7296 or linda.varner@sno.wednet.edu and Julie Francois at (360) 563-7258 or julie.francois@sno.wednet.edu.

Human Growth and Development

Human Growth and Development will be taught each year during 5th and 6th grade. Topics include puberty, reproductive system and HIV/AIDS.

Families are invited to attend one of two identical presentations to learn about the health standards, activities and resources that will be used to teach each of the topics, and the opt-out process. Please see details below.

• 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11 at the Resource and Service Center (1601 Avenue D in Snohomish)
• 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 13 at the Resource and Service Center (1601 Avenue D in Snohomish)

Those who are unable to attend the district presentations may review the lessons posted by clicking here. Due to copyright restrictions, we are required to post the links to the entire lessons as they were developed by F.L.A.S.H. Please know that some components of the lessons (example: homework-related activities for integrated learning and family homework) will not be taught.

The lessons and resources are also available for review from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (or by appointment) at Teaching and Learning Services at the district office. A video that will be used for the lessons is available for viewing at the district presentation and at Teaching and Learning. Due to copyright restrictions, we are unable to upload the video to our website.

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