News & Announcements
from Spokane Regional Health District
Influenza, commonly referred to as “the flu," is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus that infects the nose, throat and lungs. It can cause moderate to severe illness. It is not what people sometimes refer to as the “stomach flu” where there is primarily vomiting and diarrhea. That is a gastrointestinal virus, not respiratory.
Each year, school districts across Washington implement procedures for the referral, assessment, and selection of students for highly capable designation. Referrals may be received for any K-12 student from teachers, parents, support staff, students, and members of the community. Mead School District currently uses the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) to help with this process. Being designated as a highly capable learner gives parents and the school more information about the student’s learning needs.
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