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What does Hi-Cap mean?
"Hi-Cap" refers to the Highly Capable Program. The Hi-Cap Program curriculum is supported by the district adopted curriculum, teacher instruction, and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). It is for qualified students in K-5th grades.
Who is in Hi-Cap?
Hi-Cap is for students that meet or exceed the 90th percentile ranking on multiple assessments for both math and/or reading in the Richland School District. Students must be nominated and have a consent form signed and returned to the district administration office by the dates indicated in the Timeline Document {see link to the right}. Students meeting Screening Criteria {see link to right} in either reading and/or math will be eligible for school-based services.
What services does my "Hi-Cap" child receive?
Hi-Cap students will receive instruction requiring more complex skills with a deeper and broader understanding of content. Challenge comes form an advanced content, interaction with intellectual peers, and projects and activities that create a need for organization, and study skills. Teaching strategies include an emphasis on problem-solving, critical thinking skills, creativity skills and the developemnt of research skills.
When can my child qualify for Hi-Cap?
Nomination, screening and qualifying will occur in September for Kindergarten. A Nomination-Consent Form for Kindergarten will be required. The window to submit this form is September 1st to September 15th each school year. Kindergarten students must be nominated and have a consent form signed and returned to the District administration office by the dates indicated in the Timeline Document {see link to right}.
Applications for School-Based Highly Capable building programs and "QUEST" (Grades 3-5) programs are currently being accepted and MUST be received no later than January 15, 2017. Applications must be mailed directly to Toni Vonderhulls and can be found in the school office or online.
Testing will be conducted in the winter, for the placement the following fall. Students enrolled from the previous year will automatically continue in the Building-Based or QUEST program unless withdrawn or exited.
Where can I get more information on Hi-Cap?
Click HERE.
SBAC
What does SBAC stand for?
SBAC stands for Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium.
What is the SBAC?
The SBAC is a state-led consortium working to develop next-generation assessments that accurately measure student progress toward college and career readiness. Smarter Balanced is one of the two multistate consortia awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Education in 2010 to develop an assessment system aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) by the 2014-15 school year.
Why the SBAC?
The work of Smarter Balanced is guided by the belief that a high-quality assessment system can provide information and tools for teachers and schools to improve instruction and help students succeed- regardless of disability, language, or subgroups. Smarter Balanced involves experienced educators, researchers, state and local policymakers and community groups working together in a transparent and concensus-driven process.
Where can I get more information on the SBAC?
Click HERE.
Weather Closure/Delay
How do I know if there's a school closure or delay?
Parents, staff and students wishing to receive Richland School District weather closure/delay announcements via email, text message, or push notifications can sign up by clicking the link to the right. {NOTE: If you already have an active account, you do not need to sign up again, but you do need to log in to your account once a year to keep it active.}
TIPS:
1. When you get to the page, start the process by entering your email and setting a password. Once the account is established, you may add one or two more email or cell text addresses. Each new entry will require you to launch a test message to that address which will contain a two-letter code which must be entered back onto your account page to ensure that the address(es) is valid, or by clicking the link in the message.
2. Bear in mind, that the cell phone companies get backlogged on weather mornings, as they try to keep up with the text messages, so it is recommended that you not rely entirely on text messages. We urge you to download the new, free app for iOS and ANdroid called FlashAlert Messenger. It uses push notifications to send messages directly to your phone, bypassing the cell companies' text message channel. Search for FlashAlert Messenger ar the iTunes App Store (iOS) or at Google Play (Android).
Who can I call for more information?
Contact Steve Aagaard @ 509-967-6008 or email him @ .
Illness Symptom Screening Tool
How do I know if I should keep my child home?
The ILI Screening Tool {link to the right} is a questionare to assess the health status of your child on a daily basis. This will help determine if you should keep your child home from school.
What can I do to help stop the spread of illness?
1. Wash your hands.
2. Cover your cough.
3. Stay at home if you are ill.
Where can I get more information?
For more information and on-going updates, call the Benton-Franklin Health Department H1N1 Flu Line @ 509-460-4358 or go to the BFHD website.
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