alta loma high school g.a.t.e. information night
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Alta Loma High Alta Loma High SchoolSchool
G.A.T.E.G.A.T.E.
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What am I doing here?What am I doing here?
…you want to learn about the GATE Program
So…What is G.A.T.E.?So…What is G.A.T.E.?
GiftedAndTalentedEducation
What does that mean for a What does that mean for a student?student?
Students can take Honors level courses in grades 9 -11.
Students can apply for AP (Advanced Placement) courses in grades 10 -12.
How do I become G.A.T.E.?How do I become G.A.T.E.?I. Previous GATE IdentificationII. Earning a 5 (Advanced) on either/both
7th grade CST in Language Arts or Math
III. Taking and passing a test for GATE Placement.
What’s the Difference between What’s the Difference between Honors and AP Courses?Honors and AP Courses?
Honors is for Gate qualified students (we look for two things…)
A.P. (Advanced Placement) is a national Program with open enrollment. College Level Coursework College Level Textbook Take an exam to earn college credit
Test Scores
Grades
How is Honors different than How is Honors different than College Prep? College Prep? (Fancy Language)(Fancy Language)
1)1) PacePaceo Acceleration; the concept of altering the pace or speed of learning and
providing more sophisticated resources for learning in order to challenge you.
2)2) DepthDeptho The concept of challenging you to venture further, deeper, and more
elaborately.
3)3) ComplexityComplexityo The concept of broadening your understanding of areas under study by asking
you to make connections, relationships, and associations between, within, and across subjects and disciplines.
4)4) NoveltyNoveltyo The concept of gaining a personal understanding of the area under study or
constructing meaning of knowledge in an individualized manner.
How is Honors different than How is Honors different than College Prep? College Prep? (Put Simply)(Put Simply)
1)1) PacePace Courses move faster to keep you challenged.
2)2) DepthDepth You have to know the “why” not just the “what” in the
topics you study.
3)3) ComplexityComplexity You have to read between the lines and make
connections that aren’t said by the teacher or in the textbook.
4)4) NoveltyNovelty You will be asked to connect the units to your own life, (even
if it isn’t obvious to you).
1)1) PacePace Courses move faster to keep you challenged.
2)2) DepthDepth You have to know the “why” not just the “what” in the
topics you study.
3)3) ComplexityComplexity You have to read between the lines and make
connections that aren’t said by the teacher or in the textbook.
4)4) NoveltyNovelty You will be asked to connect the units to your own life, (even
if it isn’t obvious to you).
What Honors courses can I What Honors courses can I take?take?
Honors English (9th, 10th) Honors Math (Geometry, Algebra II,
Pre-Calculus) Honors Sciences (Integrated, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy)
How many classes should I How many classes should I take?take?
That is up to YOU. Consider these factors:
What other commitments have I made? How important are straight A’s? How easy was Junior High?
Freshman Math GradesFreshman Math Grades
83
3140
34
20 17 3 7
0102030405060708090
A B C D
Letter Grades
Math Grades
8th Grade Math
9th Grade Math
Math Grade Changes
-134%
Same45%
-211%
+23%
+16%-3
1%
Freshmen Science Freshmen Science GradesGrades
112
60
19
51
3
25
2 30
10
20
40
60
80
100
120
A B C D F
Letter Grades
Science Grades
8th Grade Science
9th Grade Science
Science Grade Changes
Same Grade51%
-132%
-210%
+14%
+21%-4
1%-31%
Freshman English GradesFreshman English Grades
112
45
15
64
5
23
06
0 10
20
40
60
80
100
120
A B C D F
Letter Grades
English Grades
8th Grade English
9th Grade English Honors
English Grade Changes
-33% +1
2%
-211%
Same Grade40%
-144%
What are the Pros & Cons?What are the Pros & Cons? “Pros: To me, honors is not even really about having to
work harder, but to just have the opportunity to dive deeper into your educational experience and learn more about your subject than you would without the Honors Program. And it’s great! Cons: There’s a lot more pressure to be smart and do well, and the expectations of other people are higher than for a regular student.”
“Pros: It challenges yourself and will build better habits. Knowing it is Honors, a student will try harder. Cons: Urge to give up when discouraged.”
“Pros: You really get to challenge yourself and see how much you can do. In Honors, you go more in-depth and you really get to understand what you want to know.”
“Cons: My advice is balance yourself. Only take a few Honors classes so you still have free time to do your sports.”
How much time do you spend How much time do you spend on homework?on homework?
Average student answer was 2-4 hours a night.
“It depends. It could take anywhere from 1-7 hours. Math usually is like ½ an hour. English…takes a bit longer. There is the occasional all-nighter…but I am a perfectionist.”
“Not Enough!”
What is the key to What is the key to success?success? Most common student responses were “Do Not
Procrastinate!”, “Study”, “Do your homework!” “The secret to success is effort.” “The secret is being dedicated to it; to want to be in
the class.” “No matter how naturally it came to you in Jr. High,
this is different & you have to study! You must be motivated. You have to want to succeed!”
“Don’t give up.” “One secret to success is to participate in class and
interact with your teacher. Ask questions and stay involved so that you know what is going on.”
“ #1: Know what the teacher wants. #2: Know how the teacher wants it. #3: Do beyond what the teacher expects.”
“Treat every assignment as if your grade depends on it.”
Why would I want to take an Why would I want to take an honors class?honors class?
Honors courses earn an extra GPA pt. Prepares for AP and AP prepares for
College. College is expensive!
SchoolSchool# of # of
Freshman Freshman ApplicantsApplicants
# # AcceptedAccepted
PercentaPercentagege
% in top % in top of Classof Class
Total Total Cost*Cost*
Room & Board/books Room & Board/books IncludedIncluded
Cal Poly Cal Poly –– Pomona Pomona 24,53024,530 12,95212,952 53% 53% ↓↓ 75% top 50%75% top 50% $14,949 $14,949
Cal-State, San Cal-State, San BernardinoBernardino
12,83412,834 3,6053,605 28% 28% ↓↓ 21% top 10%21% top 10% $15,225$15,225
Cal-State, Long BeachCal-State, Long Beach 48,54248,542 20,39120,391 42% 42% ↓↓ 85% top 25%85% top 25% $16,094$16,094
Cal Poly Cal Poly –– S.L.O. S.L.O. 33,35233,352 11,17311,173 34% 34% ↓ ↓ 47% in top 10%47% in top 10% $17,310$17,310
UC, RiversideUC, Riverside 21,45321,453 16,81716,817 78% 78% ↓↓ 94% in top 10%94% in top 10% $21,157$21,157
UC, San DiegoUC, San Diego 47,36547,365 19,71719,717 42% 42% ↓↓ 100%+ top 10%100%+ top 10% $21,415$21,415
UC, Santa BarbaraUC, Santa Barbara 40,93340,933 22,27322,273 54% 54% ↑↑ 96%+ top 10%96%+ top 10% $23,078$23,078
UC, Los AngelesUC, Los Angeles 55,43755,437 12,66012,660 23% 23% ↓↓ 97%+ top 10%97%+ top 10% $24,064$24,064
UC, BerkeleyUC, Berkeley 48,46148,461 10,47410,474 22% 22% ↓↓ 98%+ top 10%98%+ top 10% $24,939$24,939
USCUSC 35,90035,900 7,8757,875 22% 22% ↓↓ 87%+ top 10%87%+ top 10% $52,232$52,232
University of La VerneUniversity of La Verne 1,6571,657 982982 59% 59% ↓↓23.5% in top 23.5% in top
10%10% $40,998$40,998
University of RedlandsUniversity of Redlands 3,4433,443 2,3272,327 68% 68% ↑↑ 31% in top 10%31% in top 10% $46,004$46,004
StanfordStanford 25,29925,299 2,4002,400 9.5% 9.5% ↓↓ 92% in top 10%92% in top 10% $50,298$50,298
APUAPU 4,4414,441 2,7802,780 63% 63% ↓↓ 31% in top 10%31% in top 10% $36,892$36,892
Pomona CollegePomona College 6,2936,293 981981 16% 16% ↓↓ 75% in top 10%75% in top 10% $50,568$50,568
Claremont McKennaClaremont McKenna 3,6703,670 800800 22% 22% samesame 85% in top 10%85% in top 10% $52,035$52,035
Thank You!Thank You!
If you need to contact me:If you need to contact me:E-mail = BESTE-mail = BEST
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Phone: 989-5511Phone: 989-5511