Does Clovis Unified School District offer honors or accelerated learning programs and coursework for gifted students?
A. The cornerstone of CUSD’s accelerated learning program is the Gifted and Talented (GATE) program. Starting as early as the first grade, academically gifted students can take part in the Exceptionally Capable Learners (ECL) program. This enrichment/extended learning program serves students in first through third grade. Each of the district’s schools also offer the GATE program beginning in the fourth grade. Students who are identified and qualify for the GATE program will take part in pull-out activities, mini-courses, vertical acceleration, special day classes and other curriculum beyond what is provided in the regular classroom. At the intermediate level the needs of a GATE student are met in a variety of ways. Special daily elective (honors) classes, independent study courses, vertical acceleration into high school courses, enrichment in the regular classroom and mini-courses on a wide variety of subjects are some of the resources available to these students. When a student enters
