Hollingworth Elementary School Gifted and Talented Program

Hollingworth Elementary School Gifted and Talented Program

2011-2012

GATE Teachers: 4th Grade – Mrs. Valera 5th Grade – Ms. Said 6th Grade – Mrs. Kelly

Rowland Unified School DistrictGATE Program overview

Rowland Unified School DistrictGATE Program overview

Products – each year GATE students are required to complete three different culminating products in three different curricular areas. products are not additional assignment, but rather of

different expectation levels products include higher levels of thinking, complexity

and quality products are the result of teacher and student discussions

and a GATE contract agreed upon by the student, parent and teacher

Products can be completed within the classroom or during after school special interest activities

GATE contract.doc

Products – each year GATE students are required to complete three different culminating products in three different curricular areas. products are not additional assignment, but rather of

different expectation levels products include higher levels of thinking, complexity

and quality products are the result of teacher and student discussions

and a GATE contract agreed upon by the student, parent and teacher

Products can be completed within the classroom or during after school special interest activities

GATE contract.doc

Hollingworth GATE program includes:

Hollingworth GATE program includes:

Clustering of students – students are grouped in designated GATE classrooms.

Clustering of students – students are grouped in designated GATE classrooms.

Differentiated instruction – teachers meet student needs and challenge students to higher expectations.

After School Activities –special interest workshops on enrichment in math or fine arts, usually 6-8 weeks or once per trimester, one hour per week.

GATE IdentificationGATE Identification

Hollingworth School follows the guidelines provided by the Rowland Unified School District.

Identification takes place in March for participation in the GATE program the following year.

These guidelines include: Teacher referral and GATE Characteristic Checklist California Standards Test (CST) scores in Reading and Math for

previous year and current year Rubric scoring on a classroom product of high quality Group testing on OLSAT test and NNAT for English Learners Students and Parents are notified of the results of the identification

process after current CST scores are available

Hollingworth School follows the guidelines provided by the Rowland Unified School District.

Identification takes place in March for participation in the GATE program the following year.

These guidelines include: Teacher referral and GATE Characteristic Checklist California Standards Test (CST) scores in Reading and Math for

previous year and current year Rubric scoring on a classroom product of high quality Group testing on OLSAT test and NNAT for English Learners Students and Parents are notified of the results of the identification

process after current CST scores are available

GATE parent involvement:GATE parent involvement:

Receive written communication of upcoming activities Participate in formal and informal parent conferences Attend annual GATE parent meeting Receive notice of results of GATE Identification process Participate in GATE Parent Survey

Receive written communication of upcoming activities Participate in formal and informal parent conferences Attend annual GATE parent meeting Receive notice of results of GATE Identification process Participate in GATE Parent Survey

GATE students participate in:GATE students participate in: School-wide leadership opportunities

through Hollingworth Student Council Enrichment activities like violins, band,

music and sports Special projects and activities District GATE activities

School-wide leadership opportunities through Hollingworth Student Council

Enrichment activities like violins, band, music and sports

Special projects and activities District GATE activities

TentativeTentative Hollingworth’s after Hollingworth’s after school enrichment sessions include:school enrichment sessions include:TentativeTentative Hollingworth’s after Hollingworth’s after

school enrichment sessions include:school enrichment sessions include: Chess Club – students are able to learn to play or Chess Club – students are able to learn to play or

improve their skillsimprove their skills

Technology – learn to create a powerpoint Technology – learn to create a powerpoint presentationpresentation

Visual Art – study various art masters, research Visual Art – study various art masters, research style and create products to represent that artist’s style and create products to represent that artist’s style.style.

Chess Club – students are able to learn to play or Chess Club – students are able to learn to play or improve their skillsimprove their skills

Technology – learn to create a powerpoint Technology – learn to create a powerpoint presentationpresentation

Visual Art – study various art masters, research Visual Art – study various art masters, research style and create products to represent that artist’s style and create products to represent that artist’s style.style.

Thank you!Thank you!

Any questions, please contact:

Anna Dorado

Learning Director/Program Specialist

ext. 1209

Any questions, please contact:

Anna Dorado

Learning Director/Program Specialist

ext. 1209