ELEMENTARY GATE CLUSTER CLASSROOMS
Grades 3-5
Elementary GATE students are placed in GATE cluster classrooms at each grade level at their individual school sites. Differentiation strategies include: flexible grouping, tiered instruction, independent study, and use of the depth and complexity/content imperative icons. Mrs. Koontz, the GATE Coordinator/Resource Teacher, conducts whole class lessons to demonstrate differentiation for teachers and students. These lessons implement strategies from Dr. Sandra Kaplan including Scholarly Traits, Icons of Depth and Complexity and Content Imperatives, Think Like A Disciplinarian, and Universal Concepts. In addition, GATE students participate in small group pull-out sessions with Mrs. Koontz to address social-emotional and GATE specific needs.
Aliso
Grade 3 - Kim Young/Janis Smith
Grade 4 - Cecilia Long
Grade 5 - Cindy Figueroa
Canalino (GATE TEAMS)
Grade 3 - Cindy Calvin/ Griselda Orozco
Grade 4 - Brittany Deckard/ Gabriela Reyes
Grade 5 - Alice Bingham/ Vicky Walton/Jamie Persoon (4/5 combo)
Summerland
Grade 2/3 - Amanda Furden Grade 4/5- Summer Bray
Carpinteria Family School
Grade 3 - Jan Silk
Grades 4-5 - Lorilee Collins
Click here to download a copy of the Icons of Depth and Complexity
and the Content Imperatives:
En espanol: Diferenciacion.pdf
Click here to download a copy of the Universal Concepts:
Universal-Concepts.pdf
CARPINTERIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade 6 students are placed in GATE cluster classrooms with other GATE identified students. Middle school teachers incorporate the depth and complexity icons and use a variety of strategies to differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of gifted students.
Grade 7-8 students enroll in Honors and AVID classes in addition to participating in a variety of courses to enrich and individualize their program.
At the middle school level students participate in the production of the yearbook and newspaper, drama productions, chess club, band, muses, digital photo, Battle of the Books, math competitions, and the County Spelling Bee.
In addition, the after school program offers academic and enrichment activities, including sports, Arts/Agriculture & Adventure Club, photography, kayaking, gardening, cooking, surfing, dance, service learning projects, and science activities. 7th grade GATE students are invited to attend the annual Westmont Leadership Conference.
CARPINTERIA HIGH SCHOOL
Grade 9-12 students enroll in GATE/Honors, AP classes, AVID, college and online courses. In addition, high school students are able to individualize their education plan based on their needs, interests and abilities. Teachers, administrators, and counselors are trained to assist students in setting goals and designing a personalized program to meet their needs.
Advanced courses include: Honors English, Honors Biology, US History, Sociology, Modern World, AP Psychology, AP Calculus, AP World History, AP English Literature, AP Biology, and AP English Language and Composition
*New courses for 2012-13 include: Freshman Seminar, AP Physics, AP Art Studio, AP 3-D Design, and Sports Medicine.
High school students participate in a variety of arts and leadership activities including: Theater Arts, Arts Club, Engineering Club, Community Art Projects, Marching and Concert Band, Spanish and French Clubs, Environment Club, and Future Farmers of America (FFA), Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Atzlan (MEChA), Mock Trial, Associated Student Body, Junior Statesmen of America, California Scholarship Foundation, and Future Leaders of America. GATE students serve as student representatives on the School Site Council and the School Board.
