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. The Highly Capable Program provides services to eligible students in grades K-6 whose potential and/or performance is significant enough to require modifications to the instructional approach. At the secondary level, grades 7-12, advanced classes are offered to students looking for a challenge and who demonstrate prerequisite skills. 

Every effort is made to provide a screening and placement process for elementary aged students that considers equitable identification, multiple data points, and 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.

For additional information about highly capable services in Washington State, please refer to the following resources: 

• OSPI Highly Capable Program
• RCW 28A.150.220(3)(g)(3) The instructional program of basic education provided by each school district shall include: (g) Programs for highly capable students under RCW 28A.185.010 through 28A.185.030.
• RCW 28A.185.020 The legislature finds that, for highly capable students, access to accelerated learning and enhanced instruction is access to a basic education.

Eligibility Timeline