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 2015 UC Admission Facts for Fall 2015 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 GATE (Otis Lennon) Test (if applicable) Score on the GATE (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 Pre-Calculus or Honors Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Statistics AP Environmental Science AP Environmental Science 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 2015 SAT +GPA requirements ReadingMath Writing GPA Berkeley686710698 4.19 Berkeley686710698 4.19 Davis618670 636 4.07 Irvine598662618 4.04 Irvine598662618 4.04 Los Angeles675702 687 4.18 Merced529556531 3.67 Riverside566 604 576 3.78 San Diego657705673 4.13 Santa Barbara629665 643 4.05 Santa Cruz 593632603 3.88 www.universityofcalifornia.edu

9. SAT 2016 The format of the SAT has changed. It will consist of two parts: Total = 1600 The format of the SAT has changed. It will consist of two parts: Total = 1600 Reading and Writing section: total score= 800 Reading and Writing section: total score= 800 Mathematics section: score = 800 Mathematics section: score = 800 http://blog.prepscholar.com/complete-guide- to-the-new-sat-in-2016#overallchanges http://blog.prepscholar.com/complete-guide- to-the-new-sat-in-2016#overallchanges

10. Fall 2015 UC Admission Facts Fall 2015 UC Admission Facts UC Admit Applicants Admit Rate ACT Composite Score Berkeley13,330 78,92316.9%31 Davis 24,670 64,62638.2%29 Irvine 27,796 71,78838.7%28 UCLA 16,027 92,72217.3%31 Merced 12,178 18,86064.6%24 Riverside 21,582 38,51556%26 San Diego 26,495 78,09133.9%30 Santa Barbara 23,074 70,56532.7% 29 Santa Cruz23,284 45,55075.5%27

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 2016 December 2015 – Letters mailed to all 8 th grade students in the Kern High School District for 2016 - 2017 academic year. December 2015 – Letters mailed to all 8 th grade students in the Kern High School District for 2016 - 2017 academic year. January 22-23 rd – KHSD Open Enrollment window for incoming Freshmen January 22-23 rd – KHSD Open Enrollment window for incoming Freshmen Jan. 22 nd – 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.Jan. 23 rd – 10:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. Jan. 22 nd – 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.Jan. 23 rd – 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 10 - GATE Applications are due to your student’s Junior High School. February 10 - GATE Applications are due to your student’s Junior High School. GATE (Otis-Lennon) Test dates: arrive by 8:45 for seating GATE (Otis-Lennon) Test dates: arrive by 8:45 for seating Bakersfield High SchoolApril 99 – 10 Student Cafeteria Bakersfield High SchoolApril 99 – 10 Student Cafeteria Liberty High SchoolApril 99 – 10 Room 802 Liberty High SchoolApril 99 – 10 Room 802 Bakersfield High School April 169 - 10 Student Cafeteria Bakersfield High School April 169 - 10 Student Cafeteria Freshman Evening Orientation Freshman Evening Orientation April 186 p.m.Harvey Auditorium April 186 p.m.Harvey Auditorium Freshman Registration Freshman Registration [Please register on the day assigned] [Please register on the day assigned] April 19-203:30 – 6:30 p.m.Main Cafeteria April 19-203:30 – 6:30 p.m.Main Cafeteria Project Lead the Way Orientation April 276 p.m.Little Harvey Project Lead the Way Orientation April 276 p.m.Little Harvey