Gifted And Talented Education (G.A.T.E)
Gifted And Talented Education in Pleasanton Unified School District:
GATE Testing information for 2020-21 TBD
Due to COVID-19, ALL enrichment and talent development opportunities such as clubs and academic competitions are on hold until further notice.
We typically offer:
Differentiated instruction in classrooms for all students
Advanced Mathematics:
Advanced Mathematics Courses and possible acceleration for qualified students based upon assessment data and classroom performance (Math 6/7, Honors Algebra 1 and Honors Geometry)
MathCounts (contact Randy Lomas at rlomas@pleasantonusd.net)
Pleasanton Math Circle (contact Randy Lomas)
School-wide Enrichment Opportunities:
*open to all interested students at Harvest Park
After school and lunchtime clubs
Diversity/Unity Talent Show (audition required)
Electives-Art, Band, Strings, Jazz Band (audition required for advanced bands and jazz band), Choir, Drama, Media (HPTV), Yearbook, Student Leadership, World Languages, Home Economics, Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering
Geography and Spelling bees (qualifying examinations required); Quiz Bowl
Harvest Park Garden
PSAT for 8th Graders - given during school hours
PTA Reflections Program - visual art and performing arts, poetry and prose
Sports (tryouts required for most sports) - boys' and girls' basketball, volleyball, track, cross country, wrestling and cheer
G.A.T.E. Resources
California Association for the Gifted (CAG)
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
National Research Center on Gifted Education
Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted (SENG)
Harvest Park G.A.T.E. Contacts:
HPMS GATE Administrator:
Terry Brenner, Principal
HPMS GATE Liaison:
Lynn Gatehouse, Block 6 Department Chairperson
PUSD GATE Administrator:
Shay Galletti, Director of Elementary Education
From Harvest Park's G.A.T.E. Liaison:
Dear Students and Parents,
Due to the pandemic, all clubs and enrichment opportunities are on hold until further notice.
As Harvest Park's GATE Liaison, I coordinate GATE testing at Harvest Park. I am committed to talent development for all students and recommend that students get involved in extracurricular activities such as clubs, academic competitions, ASB and sports when it is safe to do so, to make the most of their middle school experience.
Serving as faculty advisor for Harvest Park Robotics Club keeps me involved with an activity that is an area of interest and passion for me. I am a LEGO maniac! I also coordinate Harvest Park's annual Diversity Week Talent Show with Mrs. Bolin.
We expect to offer more enrichment and extension opportunities during FLEX periods when we return to Harvest Park to teach and learn together in person!.
Don't miss the learning and fun! Get involved!
WEAR YOUR MASK! Stay healthy and safe!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lynn Gatehouse, HPMS G.A.T.E. Liaison
