Transfer and New-to-District Students

1. Register your student in LWSD: New Student Registration Help & FAQ.
2. On the registration paperwork, indicate if your child was enrolled in a gifted or highly capable program. 

1. Complete and submit a Transfer Form. 
2. Provide the following required documents to Accelerated Programs - AccPro@lwsd.org: 
   • HiCap identification letter and confirmation from your previous district showing that your student was identified for HiCap and received services within the last 12 months. This must be on official district letterhead and include a point of contact. 
   • If your child was recently identified, submit proof of acceptance into a highly capable or gifted program within the last six months. 
   • Submit the Residency Verification Form along with two documents from the Residency Checklist.
   • Standardized ability assessment scores to identify the student in the previous district (e.g., CogAT, NNAT). 
   • Current and previous school year's standardized achievement scores (e.g., Smarter Balanced Assessment, district diagnostic reading and math scores, report card grades). 

Important Note: Private test scores (from external sources beyond the school district) are not accepted; further testing within our district may be necessary. 

WAC 392-170-055 & WAC 392-170-075 allows districts to create identification criteria specific to the needs of their most highly capable students. 

Once all required documentation is submitted and the transfer application is complete, a committee will review your student's file to determine the most appropriate service model for their needs. Please be aware that this process may take several months, so we ask for your patience. 

The committee may request additional information as necessary. 

If you disagree with the placement decision, you may submit an appeal. The appeals process and requirements will be included in the decision letter. 

If your student is not identified for additional services through the transfer process, they may still be referred during LWSD’s annual formal referral process.