Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

Do I still need to submit the GATE Placement form if my child stays at their home school? 

Yes, the form confirms that you want your child to participate in GATE  at their home school.

How is individualized acceleration implemented in the clustered programs?

Teachers use several methods to individualize acceleration (i.e. student grouping, pre-assessments, differentiation of curriculum, and student choice and interest)

For cluster programs, are GATE-identified students in classes with non-GATE-identified students?

Yes. 

Are cluster classroom teachers trained in GATE methods?

Yes.

Once a student is GATE-identified, does the student stay GATE-identified, or do students get evaluated each year?

Once a student is GATE-identified, the student remains GATE-identified for the duration of his/her/their time in HBCSD. 

Is there a possibility that my child would be the only GATE student in a cluster class?

This is an extremely rare possibility that we have not experienced before in HBCSD. 

How does GATE work at the middle school level? Are they automatically put into accelerated classes?

Middle school students are placed in honors/accelerated courses based on middle school honors and accelerated requirements.

How many cluster classes per grade are there per school?

It depends on the number of GATE-identified students for that grade level.

At cluster schools, are GATE students in the same grade level placed together in the same class?

Not always. This is at the discretion of the principal. 

Will GATE students in a cluster participate in different field trips? Virtual or in-person?

All GATE students participate in grade-level school-sponsored field trips. 

How many students are in a GATE clustered class?

This number varies from year to year, school to school, and class to class. 

Will we know who is a GATE student within a clustered class?

Due to student confidentiality laws, this information is not shared.

Will there be a GATE combination class?

Enrollment numbers determine combination classes and are subject to change.