Oak Harbor Public Schools advanced learning programs identify and serve advanced K-12 learners by providing a consistent, challenging, and supportive educational environment.

K-12 Continuum of Advanced Learning Opportunities

Oak Harbor Public Schools provides a continuum of advanced learning that includes a variety of services and classes. An important part of the continuum is the Highly Capable Program, which serves eligible students in grades K-6 whose potential and/or performance is significant enough to require modifications to their instructional approaches. At the secondary levels, grades 7-12, advanced classes are offered to students looking for a challenge and who demonstrate prerequisite skills.

In identifying students for the Highly Capable Program serving students in grades 3-6, every effort is made to provide a screening and placement process that considers each referred student carefully and thoughtfully. A selection team uses established criteria that maintain equity and conforms to state guidelines. For middle school classes, grades 7-8, placement tests are one of several measures used to assess readiness for accelerated and honors classes. In high school, students select honors and advanced placement classes based on their interests and goals.

Timeline

Parent Handbook

Referral Forms

Contact

Liz Ritz
Director of Teaching and Learning
360.279.5011 

Patsy Ramirez
Advanced Learning Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
360.279.5994 

Kristen Smith
Teaching & Learning Secretary
360.279.5034

Definition – Students who are highly capable

Definition – Learning Characteristics