RHES Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

GATE coordinator:

The purpose of the GATE services in the Poway Unified School District is to identify and motivate highly able students to realize their full potential. Gifted students are higher level thinkers who demonstrate depth, originality, and creativity in their thoughts. GATE students have common characteristics but often unique needs. In order to meet the needs of GATE students all day, classroom teachers differentiate the curriculum as needed. Differentiated instruction is individualized based on what the student is showing in class. Some techniques utilized in the classrooms at Rolling Hills Elementary are cluster grouping, varying the pace of instruction, compacting the curriculum, higher level questioning, and activities that are open ended.

2011-2012 GATE Testing Information

Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) involves services for students whose cognitive needs may require modified classroom curriculum and instruction to accommodate their learning differences and ensure their achievement. Parents may request GATE testing for students in grades 2-7. 

2011– 2012 GATE Testing Information

Test Date (only 1 test opportunity)	Request Submission Window
SCHOOL SITE /SCHOOL DAY TESTING Testing will be during the week of Monday, January 9 – Friday January 13 (Final date to be determined.) *Each school will determine their testing date(s) within this 5 day window.	Monday, October 3  through Wednesday, November 30, 2011

To request GATE testing for your child, complete a GATE Parent Questionnaire/Test Consent form online through the PUSD GATE webpage https://learning.powayusd.com/GateSurvey/

 NOTE: Requests for GATE Testing will only be taken during the request submission window dates.

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Sturhann at msturhann@powayusd.com

If you have questions, please contact your child’s school office.