GATE

Our Mission Statement
Our program will nurture each student's sense of personal worth, encourage students to develop and use their gifts and talents responsibly, and stimulate a love of learning in an atmosphere of cooperation among students, parents, teachers, and administrators. GATE teachers augment instruction through the practice of Depth, Complexity, Novelty, and Acceleration.

Eligibility Description
The Tracy Unified School District has developed an identification process that ensures all students (including those from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and/or disabilities) an equal opportunity to be identified and participate in the GATE program.  Students are assessed online on the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Third Edition (NNAT3).

GATE ID
GATE 2nd – 5th grade:   95%ile or above score on the NNAT3 
GATE 6th – 8th grade:    95%ile or above score on the NNAT3 
 
HIGH ACHIEVER 
Multiple measures are considered when determining placement as a High Achiever:
GATE 2nd– 5th grade:     

• 85%ile – 94%ile score on the NNAT3 
• TUSD Unit Assessments
• CAASPP/SBAC scores (4th - 5th only)
• Parent Checklist Observed Behaviors
• Teacher Checklist for Observed Behaviors

GATE 6th – 8th grade:     

• 85%ile – 94%ile score on the NNAT3 
• TUSD Unit Assessments
• CAASPP/SBAC scores
• Parent Checklist Observed Behaviors
• Teacher Checklist for Observed Behaviors

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Frequently Asked Questions

I would like to have my child assessed for the GATE program how can I get information?
Attend the GATE Parent Information Meeting on November 10, 2022. 

Where can I get an application?
Download the GATE application from the link above and submit completed application to solrodriguez@tusd.net.

Applications  will be available from November 11th through
December  2nd, 2022.

Applications are also available at the District Reception Desk

When are the assessments? 
Administered test for students who are currently in 1 - 7 grade will be held at South/West Park Elementary.  Students are assessed once a year, it is an online assessment. There is no fee for TUSD students and there is a $50.00 fee for students who reside outside of TUSD. Families will be informed of date, time and location of assessment.

What is the name of the administered test?
Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test – Third Edition (NNAT3) it is an online assessment.

If qualified would my child need to leave our home school?
Yes, our GATE program is a magnet program held at South/West Park Elementary School for 2 – 5 GATE.  Williams Middle School and Monte Vista Middle School also have GATE Core classes.GATE students attend at their zone middle school. Non-district GATE Students will automatically be placed at Monte Vista Middle School for grades 6 - 8.

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Click on helpful links below:

California Association for the Gifted

State of California, Gifted and Talented Education