Why is the District providing advanced core curriculum classes for secondary GATE/High Achieving students?
The GATE portion of the CCR manual indicates the following: I–GATE1 The quality of programs meets the specific needs and requirements of gifted and talented pupils as specified in EC 52200(c). Academic components shall be included in all program offerings. (5 CCR3831 {g}) Students receive an appropriately differentiated curriculum, which may be offered through extended learning activities, part-time grouping or clustering, independent study, or acceleration throughout the school day. Challenging opportunities are available for pupils whose demonstrated abilities exceed the content of the differentiated curriculum. II–GATE2 The district GATE program provides a differentiated curriculum and varied learning opportunities and environments, based on the assessed needs of its identified pupils, that extend pupils’ abilities, sensitivities, judgment, thinking skills, and self-concepts. (EC 52200{c}; 5 CCR 3831 {j}) Options are being implemented as described in the GATE or school site plan.
