1. 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.

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

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

4. Courses Available Freshman Year  GATE English  GATE Biology GATE Foreign Language GATE Foreign Language French French Spanish 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

5. Courses Available Junior Year  AP English/Language  AP US History Honors Foreign Language Honors Foreign Language French French Spanish Spanish Honors Chemistry Honors Chemistry Honors Precalculus or Honors Precalculus or AP Calculus AP Calculus AP Statistics 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

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

7. 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 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 Studies2 years required A. History/Social Studies2 years required B. English4 years required B. English4 years required C. Mathematics3 years required/ 4 recommended C. Mathematics3 years required/ 4 recommended D. Laboratory Science2 years required/ 3 recommended D. Laboratory Science2 years required/ 3 recommended E. Language other than English2 years required/ 3 recommended E. Language other than English2 years required/ 3 recommended F. Visual and Performing Arts1 year required F. Visual and Performing Arts1 year required G. College Preparatory Electives*1 year required G. College Preparatory Electives*1 year required

8. UC Freshman Profile Fall 2014 SAT +GPA requirements ReadingMath Writing GPA Berkeley677703693 4.18 Berkeley677703693 4.18 Davis620667 637 4.07 Irvine596654617 4.05 Irvine596654617 4.05 Los Angeles675703 689 4.17 Merced535563540 3.61 Riverside562 603 574 3.77 San Diego651699668 4.13 Santa Barbara623662 640 4.03 Santa Cruz 578 615 589 3.82 www.universityofcalifornia.edu

9. Fall 2014 UC Admission Facts Fall 2014 UC Admission Facts UC Admit Applicants Admit Rate ACT Composite Score Berkeley12,795 73,77117.3%31 Davis 24,551 60,53640.6%28 Irvine 23,573 66,50835.4%27 UCLA 15,760 86,52118.2%30 Merced 9,780 15,28864%24 Riverside 19,797 34,91256.7%25 San Diego 24,528 73,45433.4%30 Santa Barbara 24,127 66,80336.1%29 Santa Cruz23,176 40,72156.9%26

10. 2012 GATE Star Results Percent scoring proficient and above DistrictBHS English 9 G 90 88 English 10G 86 90 World History 61 80 Biology 93 77 Geometry 9G 58 51 Algebra 1 56 62 Algebra 2 (9 th ) 68 76 Algebra 2 (10 th ) 55 64 Summative Math 54 79

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

12. Important Dates 2015 January – Letters mailed to all 8 th grade students in the Kern High School District for 2015 - 2016 academic year. January – Letters mailed to all 8 th grade students in the Kern High School District for 2015 - 2016 academic year. January 23-24 th – KHSD Open Enrollment window for incoming Freshmen January 23-24 th – KHSD Open Enrollment window for incoming Freshmen Jan. 23rd – 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.Jan. 24 th – 10:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. Jan. 23rd – 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.Jan. 24 th – 10:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. Kern High School District Office 5801 Sundale Avenue 827 – 3157 Kern High School District Office 5801 Sundale Avenue 827 – 3157 February 11 - GATE Applications are due to your student’s Junior High School. February 11 - GATE Applications are due to your student’s Junior High School. Otis-Lennon Test dates: arrive by 8:45 for seating Otis-Lennon Test dates: arrive by 8:45 for seating Liberty High SchoolMarch 219 – 10Room 802 Liberty High SchoolMarch 219 – 10Room 802 Bakersfield High School April 189 - 10 Student Cafeteria Bakersfield High School April 189 - 10 Student Cafeteria Freshman Evening Orientation Freshman Evening Orientation April 207 p.m.Harvey Auditorium April 207 p.m.Harvey Auditorium Freshman Registration Freshman Registration April 21-233 – 6 p.m.Main Cafeteria April 21-233 – 6 p.m.Main Cafeteria