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GATE Parent Meeting December 5, 2012. Welcome – Mr. Rosas, Principal 10 Truths about Giftedness – Mr. Cervantes The Gifted Point of View – Mr. Mandl Identification Categories – Mrs. Petrossian A-G College Requirements – Mr. Chappelear Parenting the Gifted Child – Mrs. Miller.
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GATE Parent MeetingDecember 5, 2012 • Welcome – Mr. Rosas, Principal • 10 Truths about Giftedness – Mr. Cervantes • The Gifted Point of View – Mr. Mandl • Identification Categories – Mrs. Petrossian • A-G College Requirements – Mr. Chappelear • Parenting the Gifted Child – Mrs. Miller
True or False:Gifted students are high achievers. Truth: Gifted students are very diverse. Not only do they come from different backgrounds, but they also exhibit an unlimited range of personal characteristics.
True or False:Gifted students do not need as much help as other students. Truth: Gifted students need guidance from well-trained teachers who challenge and support them in order to fully develop their abilities.
True or False:Our GATE program is the Advanced Placement classes. Truth: While AP classes offer rigorous, advanced coursework, they are not a gifted education program.
True or False:Gifted students serve as examples to others. Truth: In reality, average and below-average students do not look to the gifted students in the class as role models.
True or False:Gifted students have the highest grades. Truth: Some students may become bored or frustrated in an unchallenging classroom situation causing them to lose interest.
True or False:Gifted students are happy, popular and well adjusted to school. Truth: Some students do not share interests with their classmates, resulting in isolation.
GATE Categories • Intellectual Ability • Students whose general intellectual development is markedly advanced in relation to their chronological peers. In general, students are tested only one time (usually 2nd semester K). • High Achievement Ability: • Students who consistently function for two consecutive years at highly advanced levels in both English/EL* and mathematics. • Specific Academic Ability • Students who consistently function for three consecutive years at highly advanced levels in either English/EL*, mathematics, science or social studies.
GATE Categories • Creative Ability • Students who characteristically perceive significant similarities or differences within the environment, challenge assumptions, and produce unique alternative solutions • Leadership Ability • Students who show confidence and knowledge; influence others effectively; have problem-solving and decision making skills; express ideas in oral or written form clearly; show sense of purpose and direction. • Ability in the Performing Arts or Visual Arts • Students who originate, perform, produce, or respond at exceptionally high levels in either dance, music (voice), drama, or in drawing or painting
Parenting the Gifted Child • Take family trips to places of interest such as museums, gardens, and historical sites. • Encourage your child’s empathy and social responsibility, not just academic achievement. • Encourage your child’s interests and listen to his/her dreams. • Provide exposure to the performing arts such dance, theatre, and music.
In closing… • The GATE Committee is continually searching, screening, and referring students. • Building the GATE Culture at Monroe High School • Support network of peers and teachers • Offering rigorous coursework • Project based learning • Service learning opportunities • Spring Parent Meeting • Awards • Advanced Placement • Workshops • Parents • College • Subject Matter • Engaging and encouraging your children.
Questions & Concerns GATE Office A-9 www.monroehs.org Mr. Cervantes, Mr. Chappelear, Mr. Mandl, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Petrossian