Gate Overview

Grade	Language Arts	Math	Science	Arts	Technology
K-2	Classroom differentiation Flexible grouping based on ROLA/writing rubric, using leveled books; Guided Reading; Writers Workshop	Classroom differentiation	Integrated with program	Art: Art Connections program Music: once /week	Integrated
3-5	Classroom differentiation Flexible grouping based on ROLA, using leveled books, Readers/Writers Workshop, Literature Circles	Classroom differentiation	Cluster groups 2-3 times per week Science Challenge	3 Art Connections Music: once /wk 4-5 Art once/week Music once/week	Integrated
5 MS	Classroom differentiation Flexible grouping including Readers/Writers Workshop; Literature Circles	Classroom differentiation	Classroom differentiation Science Challenge	Exploratory Art, Music After School: Drama	Exploratory
6	Classroom differentiation Flexible grouping including Readers/Writers Workshop; Literature Circles	Pre Algebra Class	Classroom differentiation Science Challenge	Exploratory Art; Music After School: Drama	Exploratory
7-8	Classroom differentiation Flexible grouping using Readers Workshop; Literature Circles; Writers Workshop Electives: Journalism or other advanced class; Leadership; On-line courses (pilot)	Algebra and Geometry Classes	Classroom differentiation Science Challenge	Electives: Art; Music; Drama After School: Drama	Electives Video; technology; web design
8	Graduation Exhibition: Differentiated opportunity to demonstrate achievement of exceeding standards in language arts and technology based on topic of student interest.
School Site programs: Above and beyond district base program; based on SSC site approved plan focused on achievement targets and reflective of the unique needs of student and parent community; includes during and after-school opportunities; funded by site GATE and other local funds