The GATE Program at The GATE Program at Centennial High SchoolCentennial High School

Ben Sherley, Assistant PrincipalBen Sherley, Assistant Principal

Leanne Raddatz, Gate/AP FacilitatorLeanne Raddatz, Gate/AP Facilitator

General InformationGeneral Information

GATE is a 9GATE is a 9thth and 10 and 10thth Grade Program Grade ProgramGATE is a GATE is a voluntaryvoluntary program that provides program that provides educational opportunities that challenge and educational opportunities that challenge and involve students.involve students.GATE provides GATE provides enrichmentenrichment as opposed to mere as opposed to mere accelerationacceleration..GATE courses are GATE courses are qualitativelyqualitatively different. different.– Examples: more independent projects, more labs, more Examples: more independent projects, more labs, more

oral work, more long term assignments, more student oral work, more long term assignments, more student responsibility for research assignments, more responsibility for research assignments, more choicechoice

Identification of StudentsIdentification of StudentsFirst Stage: NominationFirst Stage: Nomination

Purpose:Purpose:– Be inclusive.Be inclusive.– Provide equal treatment of all students at Provide equal treatment of all students at

assessment stage.assessment stage.– Identify a pool of potential students for more Identify a pool of potential students for more

detailed assessment.detailed assessment.

Nomination Cont’d.Nomination Cont’d. Nomination ProcessNomination Process– Teacher NominationTeacher Nomination– Parent NominationParent Nomination

ALL Parent Requests for Student Nominations ALL Parent Requests for Student Nominations MUST be made to the junior high teachers in math MUST be made to the junior high teachers in math and Englishand EnglishIt is these teachers who will then open and submit It is these teachers who will then open and submit the assessment criteria for your student from their the assessment criteria for your student from their school siteschool siteThe FINAL date for these parent initiated The FINAL date for these parent initiated submissions is February 24submissions is February 24thth..

Second Stage: AssessmentSecond Stage: Assessment

PurposePurpose– Develop a profile of each nominated student’s Develop a profile of each nominated student’s

abilities.abilities.

Assessment CriteriaAssessment Criteria– Objective test scores: (STAR, CST based on Objective test scores: (STAR, CST based on

77thth grade) grade)– GPAGPA– Teacher evaluationTeacher evaluation

Assessment Cont’d.Assessment Cont’d.ProcessProcess

1.1. Feeder schools gather assessment criteria and Feeder schools gather assessment criteria and submit to KHSDsubmit to KHSD

2.2. Assessment information is organized and Assessment information is organized and processed by the KHSD processed by the KHSD

3.3. KHSD determines those students eligible for KHSD determines those students eligible for the GATE program the GATE program

4.4. CHS is sent the list of selected studentsCHS is sent the list of selected students

5.5. GATE coordinator and AP meet to review all GATE coordinator and AP meet to review all candidates for eligibility to insure no eligible candidates for eligibility to insure no eligible student is denied the opportunity for GATEstudent is denied the opportunity for GATE

Assignment Items 5 pts 4 pts 3 pts 2 pts 1 pts 0 pts

STAR Scores: 99-95% 94-90% 89-85% 84-80% 79-75% <75%

Reading Composite:   x        

Math x          

Language     x      

             

GPA 4.0-3.8 3.7-3.6 3.5-3.4 3.3-3.2 3.1-3.0 <3.0

    x        

Teacher Evaluation 20-18 17-16 15-13 12-11 10-8 <8

  x          

Total Score = STAR + GPA + Teacher Eval (5 + 4 +4 +5 = 18)

Third Stage: NotificationThird Stage: Notification

CHS provides the KHSD with the final list CHS provides the KHSD with the final list of selected eligible students.of selected eligible students.

KHSD sends letters to eligible students KHSD sends letters to eligible students by then end of the current school year.by then end of the current school year.

Parent permission forms are filled Parent permission forms are filled out and filed prior to student participationout and filed prior to student participation in the program.in the program.

ExpectationsExpectations

Students should know that GATE courses Students should know that GATE courses

are more difficult than college prep courses.are more difficult than college prep courses.

There will most likely be a larger time There will most likely be a larger time

commitment required than college prep. commitment required than college prep.

Consider the student’s desire to be involved Consider the student’s desire to be involved

in sports and extracurricular activities. in sports and extracurricular activities.

There are special learning opportunities There are special learning opportunities

and rewards for GATE students.and rewards for GATE students.

Advice from the CounselorAdvice from the CounselorThis is high school, not your old middle school.  This is high school, not your old middle school.  Understand quickly that you must adapt to a new and Understand quickly that you must adapt to a new and tougher system.tougher system.

Extra Credit does not exist—grades are based on the work Extra Credit does not exist—grades are based on the work you do every day in classyou do every day in class

Late Work:  policies between teachers vary, some take Late Work:  policies between teachers vary, some take late work with penalties and some take NO late work at alllate work with penalties and some take NO late work at all—KNOW the policies of your teachers and expect that —KNOW the policies of your teachers and expect that they will hold you to them they will hold you to them

In order to be competitive for college acceptance, you In order to be competitive for college acceptance, you must consistently challenge yourself for four years of high must consistently challenge yourself for four years of high school.  school. 

Attendance is vital to your success. Attendance is vital to your success.

Advice from Current StudentsAdvice from Current Students

DON’T DON’T PROCRASTINATE!!!!PROCRASTINATE!!!!

ASK FOR HELPASK FOR HELP

DO ALL YOUR WORKDO ALL YOUR WORK

Expectations (continued)Expectations (continued)The Centennial High GATE/Honors/AP Program The Centennial High GATE/Honors/AP Program is committed to the highest level of ethical is committed to the highest level of ethical standards. It is our belief that these high standards. It is our belief that these high standards are the only guaranteed means by standards are the only guaranteed means by which students can experience the greatest which students can experience the greatest personal and intellectual growth. The Centennial personal and intellectual growth. The Centennial High program demands that the highest level of High program demands that the highest level of respect be given to instructors as well as to fellow respect be given to instructors as well as to fellow classmates. Students who do not meet these classmates. Students who do not meet these standards may be counseled out of the program. standards may be counseled out of the program. Specific guidelines for the Honor Code are Specific guidelines for the Honor Code are available from your teachers in the fall.available from your teachers in the fall.

Typical GATE Classes 9Typical GATE Classes 9thth Grade Grade English 9 GATE*English 9 GATE*

    Geometry GATE*Geometry GATE*

    Biology GATE* OR Earth Science GATEBiology GATE* OR Earth Science GATE

    Physical EducationPhysical Education

    Health/KeyboardingHealth/Keyboarding

    Elective (Band, Choir, Art, Dance, Elective (Band, Choir, Art, Dance, Spanish/French 1, AVID, PLTW, etc.)Spanish/French 1, AVID, PLTW, etc.)

*Classes will be determined based on *Classes will be determined based on strengths of studentsstrengths of students

Typical GATE Classes: 10Typical GATE Classes: 10thth Grade Grade

English 10 GATEEnglish 10 GATE Advanced Algebra GATEAdvanced Algebra GATE AP Euro Hist. (application process and AP Euro Hist. (application process and recommendation required) recommendation required) Physical EducationPhysical Education Spanish/French 1 or 2Spanish/French 1 or 2 Biology AP or ChemistryBiology AP or Chemistry (Students take CAHSEE for first time)(Students take CAHSEE for first time)

What happens in 11What happens in 11thth and 12 and 12thth

Grade? Grade? Students apply and are selected to Students apply and are selected to

participate in the Honors and Advanced participate in the Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.Placement (AP) courses.

Recommendations are generally based Recommendations are generally based on performance in prior courses.on performance in prior courses.

Students earn advanced grade points.Students earn advanced grade points. AP classes provide opportunities for students AP classes provide opportunities for students

to obtain college credit upon enrollment in to obtain college credit upon enrollment in a college/university.a college/university.

Typical Honors/AP Classes: Typical Honors/AP Classes: 1111thth Grade Grade

English 11 APEnglish 11 AP

US History APUS History AP

Chemistry Honors Chemistry Honors

Math Analysis HonorsMath Analysis Honors

Spanish 3 Honors Spanish 3 Honors

French 3 HonorsFrench 3 Honors

Typical Honors/AP Classes: Typical Honors/AP Classes: 1212thth Grade Grade

English 12 APEnglish 12 AP AP Economics /AP Government AP Economics /AP Government

oror US Government Honors ( We the People )US Government Honors ( We the People )

Calculus AP—both AB and BCCalculus AP—both AB and BC AP Statistics AP Statistics AP Physics AP Physics AP BiologyAP Biology Spanish 5 APSpanish 5 AP French 4 AP French 4 AP

What are “A-G” Requirements?What are “A-G” Requirements?The "A to G" requirements are the entrance requirements for The "A to G" requirements are the entrance requirements for California's University of California and California State University California's University of California and California State University systems. Entrance requirements for other university systems may systems. Entrance requirements for other university systems may vary.vary. Grades of "C" or better are required in all College Preparatory Grades of "C" or better are required in all College Preparatory coursescourses

A. History/Social StudiesA. History/Social Studies 2 years required2 years requiredB. EnglishB. English 4 years required4 years requiredC. MathematicsC. Mathematics 3 years required3 years required

(4 years recommended)(4 years recommended)

D. Laboratory ScienceD. Laboratory Science 2 years required2 years required(3 years recommended)(3 years recommended)

E. Language other than EnglishE. Language other than English 2 years required2 years required(3 years recommended)(3 years recommended)

F. Visual and Performing ArtsF. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year required1 year requiredG. College Preparatory ElectivesG. College Preparatory Electives** 2 years required2 years required– When you see “recommended”—please think “required”When you see “recommended”—please think “required”

So What About AP and Honors So What About AP and Honors Classes? Why Enroll?Classes? Why Enroll?

UC Eligibility IndexUC Eligibility Index

"A–G" GPA "A–G" GPA Min Test ScoreMin Test Score GPA GPA Min Test Score Min Test Score TotalTotal

<2.80 ineligible<2.80 ineligible    2.80 – 2.842.80 – 2.84 28602860 3.15 – 3.19 3.15 – 3.19 21222122 2.85 – 2.89 2.85 – 2.89 26982698 3.20 – 3.24 3.20 – 3.24 2050 2050 2.90 – 2.942.90 – 2.94 25482548 3.25 – 3.29 3.25 – 3.29 1990 1990 2.95 – 2.99 2.95 – 2.99 2440 2440 3.30 - 3.34 3.30 - 3.34 19421942 3.00 – 3.043.00 – 3.04 2338 2338 3.35 – 3.39 3.35 – 3.39 19121912 3.05 – 3.093.05 – 3.09 22602260 3.40 – 3.44 3.40 – 3.44 18821882 3.10 – 3.143.10 – 3.14 21882188 3.45 & up 3.45 & up 18581858

The total of all five SAT exam components (critical reading + math + The total of all five SAT exam components (critical reading + math + writing + subject test 1 + subject test 2) equals your test score total. writing + subject test 1 + subject test 2) equals your test score total.

Grades Vs. Test ScoresGrades Vs. Test Scores

Ranked in order of importance (All are Ranked in order of importance (All are veryvery important!):important!):

GPA/Class Rank/Course Work (Level of GPA/Class Rank/Course Work (Level of rigor i.e. GATE, Honors, AP)rigor i.e. GATE, Honors, AP)

SAT/ACT ScoreSAT/ACT Score

Essays/Personal StatementEssays/Personal Statement

Counselor/Teacher recommendationCounselor/Teacher recommendation

Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities

Eligibility in the Local Context Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC)(ELC)

for University of Californiafor University of California

Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Must be designated by the UC as being Must be designated by the UC as being in the top 9% of their high school’s in the top 9% of their high school’s graduating class—UC graduating class—UC promisespromises a place a place for these studentsfor these students

Bottom line: GPA mattersBottom line: GPA matters

UC Freshman Profile 2013UC Freshman Profile 2013School GPA ACT SAT

ReadingSATMath

SAT Writing

Berkeley 4.18 31 678 706 692

Davis 4.07 28 612 663 631

Irvine 4.03 27 591 652 611

Los Angeles 4.15 30 662 701 684

Merced 3.59 23 534 564 536

Riverside 3.72 25 555 599 566

San Diego 4.11 29 642 692 659

Santa Barbara

4.01 28 620 659 636

Santa Cruz 3.84 26 583 616 594

2013 Fall UC Admission Facts2013 Fall UC Admission FactsUniversityUniversity ApplicationsApplications AdmitsAdmits Admit RateAdmit Rate

BerkeleyBerkeley 67,69167,691 14,10114,101 20.8%20.8%

DavisDavis 55,89555,895 21,99821,998 39.4%39.4%

IrvineIrvine 60,68760,687 24,96824,968 41.1%41.1%

Los AngelesLos Angeles 80,49480,494 16,17716,177 20.1%20.1%

MercedMerced 14,97414,974 9,8209,820 65.6%65.6%

RiversideRiverside 33,81533,815 18,50218,502 54.7%54.7%

San DiegoSan Diego 67,40767,407 24,78224,782 36.8%36.8%

Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara 62,41662,416 24,24824,248 38.8%38.8%

Santa CruzSanta Cruz 38,51538,515 18,70318,703 48.6%48.6%

Additional UC Admission Additional UC Admission InformationInformation

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu

www.ucop.edu/

Bottom LineBottom Line

The GATE and Honors/AP Program The GATE and Honors/AP Program

and Centennial High School can make and Centennial High School can make

a difference for your student.a difference for your student.

The GATE and Honors/AP courses The GATE and Honors/AP courses

are a natural preparation for those are a natural preparation for those

students who want a competitive students who want a competitive

advantage for university acceptance.advantage for university acceptance.

What Questions Do You Have?What Questions Do You Have?

Thank you for your time and interest in the Thank you for your time and interest in the CHS GATE Program.CHS GATE Program.