Know the GATE plan: http://www.campbellusd.org/GATEPlan06.pdf
Grade |
Language Arts |
Math |
Science |
Arts |
Technology |
K-2 |
Classroom differentiation
Flexible grouping based on ROLA/writing rubric, using leveled books; Guided Reading; Writers Workshop |
Classroom differentiation |
Integrated with program |
Art: Art Connections program
Music: once /week |
Integrated |
3-5 |
Classroom differentiation
Flexible grouping based on ROLA, using leveled books, Readers/Writers Workshop, Literature Circles |
Classroom differentiation |
Cluster groups 2-3 times per week
Science Challenge |
3 Art Connections
Music: once /wk
4-5 Art once/week
Music once/week |
Integrated |
5 MS |
Classroom differentiation
Flexible grouping including Readers/Writers Workshop; Literature Circles |
Classroom differentiation |
Classroom differentiation
Science Challenge |
Exploratory
Art, Music
After School:
Drama |
Exploratory |
6 |
Classroom differentiation
Flexible grouping including Readers/Writers Workshop; Literature Circles |
Pre Algebra Class |
Classroom differentiation
Science Challenge |
Exploratory
Art; Music
After School:
Drama |
Exploratory |
7-8 |
Classroom differentiation
Flexible grouping using Readers Workshop; Literature Circles; Writers Workshop
Electives: Journalism or other advanced class; Leadership; On-line courses (pilot) |
Algebra and
Geometry Classes
On-line courses (pilot) |
Classroom differentiation
Science Challenge
On-line courses (pilot) |
Electives:
Art; Music; Drama
After School:
Drama
Tech Challenge
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Electives
Video; technology; web design
On-line courses (pilot) |
8 |
Graduation Exhibition: Differentiated opportunity to demonstrate achievement of exceeding standards in language arts and technology based on topic of student interest. |
School Site programs: above and beyond district base program; based on SSC site approved plan focused on achievement targets and reflective of the unique needs of student and parent community; includes during and after-school opportunities; funded by site GATE and other local funds |
100% of CUSD GATE students will exceed district standards by scoring at the Advanced level as measured by:
--Advanced in Language Arts and Math on the STAR California Standards Test (CST)
--90% in Total Reading, Language and Math on the CAT 6 in grade levels where given
--Advanced on district writing and math assessments
Differentiated Instruction
• Content, Process (activities), and product developed in response to varying learner needs
• Based on diagnosis of student readiness, interest, and learning profile
• Focused on Key Concepts, understandings, and skills
• All students doing engaging and challenging work
• Continual Progression for each learner
• Flexible use of time and space
• Use of a variety of strategies such as tiered assignments, learning centers, contracts, compacting, independent study, and flexible grouping
• Flexible grouping includes learning in pairs, triad, quads, student-selected groups, teachers-selected groups, random groups, and whole class instruction.
Books:
- The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children (Maureen Neihart)
- Managing the Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted (Connie C. Schmitz and Judy Galbraith)
- When Gifted Kids Don’t Have All the Answers (Jim Delisle and Judy Galbraith)
- The Gifted Kids Survival Guide (Judy Galbraith)
- Guiding the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Youth (Jim Delisle)
- Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types (David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates)
- Liberating Everyday Genius (Mary Elaine Jacobsen)
- The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids (Sally Yahnke Walker)
- Gifted Children—Myths and Realities (Ellen Winner)
- Gifted Grown-ups—The Mixed Blessing of Extraordinary Potential (Marylou Kelly Streznewski)
- Helping Gifted Children Suceed at Home and at School: A Comprehensive Resource for Parents and Teachers (James Carroll)
- Coping with Capable Kids: Strategies for Parents, Teachers, and Students and Strategies for Students (Lenora M. Cohen and E. Frydenberg)
Websites:
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