2011-12 GATE Testing Information
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) involves services for students whose cognitive needs may require modified classroom curriculum and instruction to accommodate their learning differences and ensure their achievement. Parents may request GATE testing for students in grades 2-7. PUSD does NOT test 8th grade students because there is no GATE program in high school.
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Test Date (only 1 test opportunity) |
Request Submission Window |
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MVMS SCHOOL DAY TESTING Tuesday, January 10 during the school day.
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Parents
submit requests for GATE testing between See directions below. |
To request GATE testing for your child, complete a GATE Parent Questionnaire/Test Consent form online through the PUSD GATE webpage https://learning.powayusd.com/GateSurvey, or in your child’s school office. Requests for GATE Testing will only be taken during the request submission window dates.
WAYS for a parent TO REQUEST GATE TESTING (the long version:
1) Online, go to https://learning.powayusd.com/GateSurvey/. Please complete and submit the questionnaire online if you are able.
2) In person, for those without internet access - complete a scantron Parent Questionnaire in the school office (NO photocopied SCANTRONS & please use a #2 pencil only). Turn in the scantron to Ms. Weaver in the MVMS administration building and get a receipt.
· The last day for parents to complete a request for the January GATE Test either online or in their child’s school office is Wednesday, November 30, 2011.
If you have questions, please contact your child’s school office at 858-538-5478, extension 3108 (Trish Weaver, Counseling Asst.)
During this time of state fiscal crisis, the state of California has enacted
legislation that allows districts to use many state categorical program funds
for general education purposes, to assist in balancing budgets. The funding
flexibility has been approved for a 5-year period, through the June 30, 2013
(Senate Bill X3 4).
The PUSD will continue to identify students for GATE and provide appropriate
differentiated instruction in GATE cluster classrooms for GATE identified
students. However, funding resources will not be available for enrichment or
supplemental curriculum purchases.
In grades 3-5, GATE identified students are placed, as clusters, within
otherwise heterogeneous classrooms. GATE students in grades 6-8 will also be
placed into heterogeneous cluster classes, with the possible option of some
homogeneous groupings in Language Arts and Social Science. Middle school
mathematics courses are structured such that all students are placed according
to individual mathematical ability and achievement. Science, Physical Education,
and elective classes are completely heterogeneous.
At the high school level, gifted students are encouraged to participate in
honors and/or advanced placement courses in their areas of interest/expertise.
GATE Coordinators serve as resources for teachers, parents, and students, as
well as monitor GATE student achievement. Specific class placement needs are
best discussed with school guidance counselors, as gifted students should focus
their learning and class schedules in preparation for higher education and/or
career opportunities.