GATE
GATE Identification
Turlock Unified School District considers multiple measures for GATE identification which includes areas of academic achievement, social/effective rating scales, and measures for students from diverse linguistic, economic, and cultural backgrounds to determine Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Identification and eligibility for the Turlock Unified School District’s GATE Program.
Pathway 1: Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test 3 (NNAT3), score of 110 or higher
Pathway 2: NNAT3 (score 100-109) and Considerations of Multiple Measures
GATE Program Eligibility
Based on the highest scale score ranking on the NNAT 3 and/or consideration of multiple measures, qualified third grade students will be placed into the new fourth grade classes at Cunningham or Julien:
GATE self-contained and/or GATE strand
GATE FAQs
Parent Testimonial
My children thrived being surrounded by classmates with a similar mindset. They never felt alone in their desire to ask questions or want to know more. The environment created by the teachers allowed them to feel confident sharing ideas, working hard and challenging themselves. Being able to work at a pace that allowed them more flexibility in their schedules left them feeling accomplished and gave them time to work on projects. Working at an accelerated pace also alleviated the ‘boredom’ that they often complained of when they were in a traditional classroom setting.
GATE at Julien
Opportunities offered at Julien:
Competitions:
Math Blast
Science Olympiad
Spelling Bee
Other Extra-Curricular Activities:
Student Council
Band, Orchestra, Choir
Talent Show