Lake Washington School District provides accelerated academic programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. These programs are designed to meet the learning styles and needs of students with exceptional intellectual, academic, and creative abilities.

Announcements for the 2021-2022 school year
Eligibility infographics can be found below, as well as under the "Referral Process" tab. Cognitive and academic assessments will take place between October 4, 2021 through December 17, 2021 for LWSD students attending in-person school. Assessments will occur during the school day at your child's assigned school. Private/home school students will follow the same timeline, and assessments will take place either at the assigned LWSD school or LWSD Resource Center.  

• Updated testing process and timeline for 2021-22
• Information on assessment timelines and for students attending Online School will be updated when available.
• Updates for all applicants will be sent via email. 

Students who meet the screening criteria will receive communication from the Accelerated Programs Department about next steps in the eligibility process.

The district uses multiple objective criteria to identify students who are among the most highly capable. Private testing results are not accepted.

• Early Entrance to Kindergarten
• Kindergarten Highly Capable Services
  • K5HC - Grades K-5
• First - Fifth Grade Highly Capable Services
  • K5HC - Grades K-5
  • Pull-out Quest - Grades 2-5
  • Full-time Quest - Grades 2-5
• Middle School Highly Capable Services
  • Middle School Quest - Grades 6-8
• High School Highly Capable Services
  • Running Start
  • College in the High School
  • Honors Classes
  • Advanced Placement