Mission Statement Kern High School District Gifted and Talented Program The mission of the Kern High School District GATE program is to provide appropriate educational opportunities that challenge our brightest students. These students come from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as prior educational settings. The program reflects our concern for divergent thinkers. The first two years of our rigorous curriculum focus on flexible and responsive student inquiry and discovery learning. Additionally, we place an emphasis on creativity through cultural, fine arts and enrichment activities. The program is designed to encourage participation and to enhance superior abilities, talents and/or potential. Our commitment includes instruction toward successful citizenship, high ethical standards and personal development.

Bakersfield High School GATE Orientation Meeting January 23, 2014 Introductions Definition of GATE/Honors/AP Identification Process for GATE GATE at Bakersfield High School Courses available for your student “A – G” Requirements UC Admission Facts for Fall 2013 BHS Fascinating Facts Important dates Student input Questions

KHSD GATE Identification Process The Kern High School District mailed out a letter to the parents or guardians of all 8th grade students who will enroll in the KHSD for next year. Students may be nominated for GATE consideration by: Their parent Their teacher/Junior high school Self nomination Students are considered for GATE by using a combination of components: Test scores based on achievement tests taken in the spring Junior High GPA Teacher Evaluation Score on the Otis Lennon test (if applicable) Official selection and notification of GATE students will occur by registration in April and/or the end of August. This will depend on results of previously mentioned qualifications for GATE Parent permission forms are filled out and returned prior to student participation in the GATE program.

Courses Available Freshman Year Sophomore Year GATE English GATE Biology GATE Foreign Language French Spanish GATE Geometry or GATE Advanced Algebra Sophomore Year GATE English GATE World History GATE Foreign Language French or Spanish AP European History AP Psychology (as early as) GATE Advanced Algebra or Honors Precalculus Honors Chemistry

Courses Available Junior Year Senior Year AP English/Language AP US History Honors Foreign Language French Spanish Honors Chemistry Honors Precalculus or AP Calculus AP Statistics Senior Year AP English/Literature AP Government (one semester) AP Economics (one semester) AP Calculus AB AP Foreign Language French Spanish AP Physics/AP Biology/AP Environmental Science AP Statistics AP Art AP Music Theory

Electives Literary Journalism – Blue and White Student Literary Magazine -IKON Yearbook – Oracle Music Choir Concert Band Marching Band Orchestra Forensics Drama Mock Trial Art Student Government Academic Decathlon History Day ROTC Science Bowl

What are “A-G” Requirements? The "A to G" requirements are the entrance requirements for California's University of California and California State University systems. Entrance requirements for other university systems may vary. Grades of "C" or better are required in all College Preparatory courses. Minimum weighted GPA for applicants is 3.0 A. History/Social Studies 2 years required B. English 4 years required C. Mathematics 3 years required/ 4 recommended D. Laboratory Science 2 years required/ 3 recommended E. Language other than English 2 years required/ 3 recommended F. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year required G. College Preparatory Electives* 1 year required

UC Freshman Profile Fall 2013 SAT +GPA requirements Reading Math Writing GPA Berkeley 678 706 692 4.18  Davis 612 663 631 4.07 Irvine 571 652 611 4.03  Los Angeles 667 701 684 4.15 Merced 534 564 536 3.59 Riverside 555 599 599 3.72 San Diego 642 692 659 4.11 Santa Barbara 620 659 636 4.01 Santa Cruz 583 616 594 3.84 www.universityofcalifornia.edu

Fall 2013 UC Admission Facts UC Admit Applicants Admit Rate ACT Composite Score Berkeley 14,101 61,691 20.8% 31 Davis 21,998 55,895 39.4% 28 Irvine 24,968 60,687 41.1% 27 UCLA 16,177 80,494 20.1% 30 Merced 9,820 14,974 65.6% 23 Riverside 18,502 33,815 54.7% 25 San Diego 24,782 67,407 36.8% 29 Santa Barbara 24,248 62,416 38.8% 28 Santa Cruz 18,703 38,515 48.6% 26

Bottom Line The GATE, Honors, and Advanced Placement Program at Bakersfield High School can make a difference for your student. The GATE, Honors, and AP courses are natural preparations for the students who want a competitive advantage for University acceptance.

Important Dates 2014 January – Letters mailed to all 8th grade students in the Kern High School District for 2014 - 2015 academic year. January 24-25th – KHSD Open Enrollment window for incoming Freshmen Jan. 24th – 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Jan. 25th – 10:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. Kern High School District Office 5801 Sundale Avenue 827 – 3157 February 24 - GATE Application are due to the JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS. Otis-Lennon Test dates: arrive by 8:45 for seating Liberty High School Mar 15 9 – 10 Room 802 Bakersfield High School Mar 22 9 - 10 Student Cafeteria Freshman Evening Orientation March 31 7 p.m. Harvey Auditorium Freshman Registration April 1 – 2 3 – 6 p.m. Main Cafeteria