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 Agenda 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 2017 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 (Math and English) Junior High GPA Teacher Evaluations (Math and English) Score on the GATE (Otis Lennon) Test (if applicable) 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.

Courses Available Freshman Year Sophomore Year GATE English GATE Biology GATE Foreign Language French Spanish GATE Geometry or GATE Advanced Algebra GATE Algebra I 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 Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Environmental Science Senior Year AP English/Literature AP Government (one semester) AP Economics (one semester) AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC 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 Culinary Student Literary Magazine -IKON Yearbook – Oracle Music Choir Concert Band Marching Band Orchestra Forensics Drama Culinary Fashion 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 2017 SAT +GPA requirements of middle 25% - 75% Reading/Writing Math GPA(weighted) Berkeley 640-730 640-760 4.15-4.30 Davis 590-680 600-750 3.95-4.25 Irvine 590-680 600-740 4.00-4.25  L.A. 640-730 640-770 4.13-4.31 Merced 510-610 510-620 3.40-3.91 Riverside 550-640 540-670 4.60-4.04 San Diego 620-710 630-760 4.04-4.28 Santa Barbara 610-700 600-750 3.96-4.25 Santa Cruz 530-670 590-710 3.70-4.13 www.admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu

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

Fall 2017 UC Admission Facts for middle 25% - 75% CA Resident UC Admit Applicants Admit Rate ACT Composite Score Berkeley 14,624 85,054 61.7% 28-32 Davis 30,945 70,968 59.7% 26-32 Irvine 31,103 85,097 67.7% 26-32 UCLA 16,494 102,232 56.3% 30-34 Merced 15,804 22,583 94.3% 20-27 Riverside 25,062 43,675 88.2% 23-30 San Diego 30,204 88,463 61.3% 29-34 Santa Barbara 26,879 81,828 69.0% 28-33 Santa Cruz 27,216 52,974 70.8% 26-31

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 2018 December 2017 – Letters mailed to all 8th grade students in the Kern High School District for 2018 - 2019 academic year. January 24-26th – KHSD Open Enrollment window for incoming Freshmen Jan. 24th – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Jan. 25th – 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Jan. 26th – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Kern High School District Office 5801 Sundale Avenue 827 – 3157 February - GATE Applications are due to your student’s Junior High School. GATE (Otis-Lennon) Test dates: arrive by 8:45 for seating Bakersfield High School April 14 9 – 10 Student Cafeteria Bakersfield High School April 28 9 - 10 Student Cafeteria Freshman Evening Orientation April 16 6 p.m. Harvey Auditorium Freshman Registration [Please register on the day assigned] April 17 or April 19 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Main Cafeteria Project Lead the Way Orientation April 25 6 p.m. Little Harvey