GATE Program

Gifted and Talented Education

At Hickman, we offer a GATE program as unique as our district. Our program not only provides students with individualized learning projects, it provides them the opportunity to take charge of their own learning.

The GATE Mission

It is the mission of the Hickman Community Charter District to provide our gifted students with the following:

• A challenging atmosphere in which students can develop their individual gifts and talents in a supportive
environment

• The environment to develop skills to handle their emotional and social needs, and

• An understanding of their responsibilities as citizens in
a broad community.

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How to Qualify for GATE

Option 1: Automatic Qualification

Note this method does not include third graders. To automatically qualify for the GATE program, a child must either:

Score at the Standard Exceeded Level in math and language arts on the California Assessment of Students Performance and Progress (CAASPP) tests for two consecutive years.

Score at the 95th percentile in math and reading on the fall Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests for two consecutive years.

Option 2: MAP Results > OLSAT Testing *

A student who scores Standard Exceeded in math or language arts for two consecutive years or scores at the 95th percentile in math or reading, on the fall MAP tests for two consecutive years, may be eligible to take the OLSAT for consideration into the GATE program.

For third grade students without two years of test data, teachers/ ECs may recommend OLSAT testing based on Fall MAP scores. With the appropriate OLSAT score, the 9th Stanine, they will qualify for GATE.

*OLSAT testing window is September-October

Option 3: Recommended for OLSAT Testing *

A student who does not qualify with CAASPP/MAP scores but is thought to be gifted may be recommended for OLSAT testing by a parent/teacher/Education Coordinator. The students must score in the 9th stanine on the OLSAT test to be considered for the GATE program.

*OLSAT testing window September-October

Option 4: Parent Request > Teacher Recommendation

A Parent/Guardian of a student who does not qualify with CAASPP/MAP/OLSAT scores may request a meeting with the GATE coordinator, classroom teacher, administrator and any relevant individuals to discuss the student’s talents and/or giftedness.