heritage intermediate gate parent night wednesday, february 22, 2012 6:30-7:30pm heritage...
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Heritage Heritage IntermediateIntermediate GATE Parent GATE Parent
NightNight
Wednesday, February Wednesday, February 22, 2012 22, 2012
6:30-7:30pm6:30-7:30pm
•What are the characteristics and needs of a G.A.T. E. student?
•How is your child being challenged in the classroom?
•What is M.A.L.L.? Upcoming activities?
•What can you do to learn more about your child’s needs?
Mrs. Sandy Calonge-6th grade-coordinator Mr. Jim Williamson-6th grade Mrs. Susan Karikas-7th grade Mrs. Sandra Zamora-7th grade Mrs. Christine Herber-8th grade Mr. Paul Gonzales-8th grade Mrs. Katherine Ringer-coordinator Mrs. Laura Rowland-administrator
Our Great GATE Our Great GATE FacultyFaculty
The Etiwanda School The Etiwanda School DistrictDistrict
GATE Philosophy GATE PhilosophyGifted students need a qualitatively
differentiated program which develops skills in independent study, in-depth research techniques, creative thinking, critical analysis and problem solving.
Gifted students need to nurture healthy self-concepts and positive relationships, leadership abilities and effective communication skills.
PlacementPlacementQualified? Qualified?
Students score 96% or greater on Students score 96% or greater on the CST and 450 or greater on the the CST and 450 or greater on the
scaled score in Mathscaled score in Math
District derived ‘score’ based on District derived ‘score’ based on multiple assessments for students multiple assessments for students
not qualifying on CST scores. not qualifying on CST scores.
A Bright Child vs. A Bright Child vs. GiftedGifted
•Knows the answers•Is interested•Is attentive•Has good ideas•Works hard•Answers the questions•Top group•Listens with interest•Learns with ease•6-8 repetitions for mastery•Is pleased with own learning
•Asks the questions•Is highly curious•Is mentally and physically involved•Has wild, silly ideas Plays around, yet tests well•Discusses in detail, elaborates•Beyond the group•Shows strong feeling and opinions•Already knows•1-2 repetitions for mastery•Constructs abstractions
GATE Strategies and GATE Strategies and InstructionInstruction
Our goal is to provide instruction and activities to fulfill the academic, social, and emotional needs of each gifted learner.
Per District Board Policy:A cluster grouping is one in which students are grouped within a regular classroom setting and receive appropriately differentiated activities from the regular classroom teacher.
(5CCR 3840)
Differentiated InstructionDifferentiated Instruction
Novelty & ComplexityNovelty & Complexity
A project should be rich in curricular content.
A project should reflect something about the student.
A project should strengthen the child’s understanding of the topic.
The more we tell students what is important to us, the less we know what is important to them.
A variety of skills are utilized.
Authentic projects are the most complex activities we can give.
DepthDepth Allow students to formulate their own
solutions. Require students to defend their
positions. Encourage students to teach what they
know to others. Rate student work on a stricter scale.
Rework Near Completion Publishable A Classic
Acceleration & PacingAcceleration & Pacing
•Accessing Prior Knowledge
•Accessing Learning Styles
•Would you rather…?
•Give an oral presentation
•Work together on a project
•Interview an expert
Divergent & In Depth Divergent & In Depth ThinkingThinking
Icons of Depth & ComplexityInvestigations related to themeClass DiscussionsGraphic OrganizersFocused Note
Taking/Summarizing Costa’s Levels of
Questioning/Bloom’s Taxonomy
Classroom Instructional Classroom Instructional StrategiesStrategies
GATE Clustering Technology Collaborative Learning Flexible Grouping Curriculum Compacting Alternative Assessment Provide Choices and Alternatives Costa’s / Bloom’s Taxonomy Enrichment
Think outside of the box.
Math/ScienceMath/Science How we are meeting the needs of our GATE students:
Accelerated Pacing “Challenge” problems and questioning
which goes beyond basic concept attainment
Focused Note Taking (ie. Cornell Notes) Alternative Forms of Assessment besides
just written tests Access to Technology (projector lessons,
computer use) Websites: hotmath.com, my.hrw.com
Language Arts/ Social Language Arts/ Social StudiesStudies
How we are meeting the needs of our GATE students: Accelerated Pacing Student credit for mastered material In-depth discussions Project based/investigative lessons Higher level thinking strategies Incorporating technology to foster
learning Focused Note Taking (ie. Cornell Notes)
Enrichment through academic and arts programsChallenging, creative and thought –provokingSome of the classes offered: Cooking, Chess, Revolutionary War, Robotics, Rocketry/Model Building, Spanish, Civil Air Patrol, and OrigamiPer District Board Policy:Enrichment activities are supplemental educational activities that augment students' regular educational programs in their regular classrooms. Students use advanced materials and/or receive special opportunities from persons other than the regular classroom teacher. (5 CCR3840)
M.A.L.L. Mentally Activated Learning Labs
Before and After School OpportunitiesBefore and After School Opportunities
Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events
G.A.T.E. link on HIS websiteUCLA- “I’m Going to College” Event
Sunday, April 29th at UCLACollege Tour, Track and Field Meet against
USCTransportation on your ownMore information will be coming home in
MarchPlease sign up on the clipboard if you are
interested.
CJUHSD GATECJUHSD GATE All currently identified GATE students, 7th grade All currently identified GATE students, 7th grade
CST 5 on math and/or CST 5 ELA students CST 5 on math and/or CST 5 ELA students qualify for GATE. qualify for GATE.
All students who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher will All students who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher will be tested who are not already designated at be tested who are not already designated at GATE in the ESD.GATE in the ESD.
If you have students who did not receive the If you have students who did not receive the letter that they were supposed to, please provide letter that they were supposed to, please provide them with the attached mailing and have them them with the attached mailing and have them call Brian Dinkelman 909-899-2531, ext. 2348. call Brian Dinkelman 909-899-2531, ext. 2348. He will need a transcript or copy of their CST He will need a transcript or copy of their CST scores and they will be placed in Honors scores and they will be placed in Honors classes.classes.
HIGH SCHOOL FreshmenHIGH SCHOOL FreshmenEtiwanda High School GATE NightEtiwanda High School GATE NightWednesday, March 7Wednesday, March 7thth, 6:30-8:00pm, 6:30-8:00pmWest Gym –EHS CampusWest Gym –EHS CampusStudent and parent Student and parent MUSTMUST attend this attend this
informational meeting-informational meeting-Failing to attend, NO admittance to GATE Failing to attend, NO admittance to GATE
Program.Program.GATE forms to be filled out at this meetingGATE forms to be filled out at this meetingMr. Brian Dinkelman, 909-899-2531 ext. Mr. Brian Dinkelman, 909-899-2531 ext.
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Just for ParentsJust for Parents
The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted KidsKids
by Sally Yahnke Walker, Ph.D.by Sally Yahnke Walker, Ph.D.
How to Parent So Children Will LearnHow to Parent So Children Will Learn by Dr. Sylvia Rimmby Dr. Sylvia Rimm
WebsitesWebsitesCalifornia Department of Education:
http://www.cde.gov/cilbranch/gate
California Association for the Gifted:
http://www.cagifted.orghttp://www.cagifted.org//
Questions and Questions and AnswersAnswers
For further information:
[email protected][email protected]
Or call the school at 357-1345
Thank you for attending theThank you for attending the Heritage Intermediate Heritage Intermediate
GATE Information Night!GATE Information Night!