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*GATE classes for 2014-2015 are now open for enrollment! View enrichment class options by clicking the following link: http://goo.gl/gp5iKl
*Sign up for GATE classes by completing this form by January 27, 2015: http://goo.gl/forms/ibqvIjHn95
*Questions? Please see Ms. Finch.
WVUSD Philosophy
The Walnut Valley Unified School District believes that all children, including the Gifted and Talented students, should be given the opportunity to learn new and challenging material. A rigorous curriculum is offered during the school day through differentiated instruction in all subject areas. We believe that flexible grouping provides opportunities for the students to interact with their intellectual peers and provides for continuous intellectual growth.
Teachers of GATE children receive training to provide quality education for all students and to focus on the development of the highest potential for each child. Each child's success is our top priority.
GATE Identification Process
- New identification process (2015 - 2016):
- CST scores from 2013 (advanced levels in both ELA and Math)
- End-of-year Math benchmark (at least 85th percentile)
- STAR benchmark
- G.P.A. - 3.0 and above
- Recommendation rubric including test scores, teacher recommendations, report cards and leadership characteristics
- Newly identified students will receive a permission form in the mail that must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to the District Office.
- Once in GATE, students stay in GATE unless parents request removal.
District Transfer Students
- Submit CST scores from 2013 along with official GATE forms/letters from your previous school district to Ms. Finch, who will then initiate the transfer process.
- 2015 Deadline: March 1.
Student Responsibilities
- GATE students need to work to their potential
- Choose assignments that challenge the mind
- Complete quality work on time
- Maintain grades that indicate the student is working at his/her full potential
- Assume leadership roles
- Realize that we control our own destiny
GATE in High School
- ALL students must test to be placed into the Honors/AP courses in high school and maintain a certain grade (85%) in those classes. GATE identification does not apply to Honors/AP class placement.
Encourage your child to work to their full potential!
- Student achievement, not GATE designation, ensures success.
- Many students not identified as GATE will place into higher level classes and be successful.
- College acceptance is based on the student’s achievements,not on the GATE label.
For more information, please contact Ms. Finch at [email protected]
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