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
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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 2015
BHS Fascinating Facts
Important dates
Student input
Questions
KHSD GATE
Identification Process
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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.
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Students may be nominated for GATE consideration by:
 Their parent
 Their teacher/Junior high school
 Self nomination
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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)
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Official selection and notification of GATE students will occur in late May/ early
June.
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Parent permission forms are filled out and returned prior to student participation in
the GATE program.
Courses Available
Freshman Year
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GATE English
GATE Biology
GATE Foreign Language
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French
Spanish
GATE Geometry or
GATE Advanced Algebra
Sophomore Year
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GATE English
GATE World History
GATE Foreign Language
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French or Spanish
AP European History
AP Psychology (as early as)
GATE Advanced Algebra or
Honors Precalculus
Honors Chemistry
Courses Available
Junior Year
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AP English/Language
AP US History
Honors Foreign Language
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French
Spanish
Honors Chemistry
Honors Pre-Calculus or
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
AP Environmental Science
Senior Year
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AP English/Literature
AP Government (one semester)
AP Economics (one semester)
AP Calculus AB
AP Foreign Language
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French
Spanish
AP Physics/AP Biology/AP
Environmental Science
AP Statistics
AP Art
AP Music Theory
Electives
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Literary
 Journalism – Blue and
White
 Student Literary Magazine
-IKON
 Yearbook – Oracle
Music
 Choir
 Concert Band
 Marching Band
 Orchestra
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Forensics
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Drama
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Art
Student Government
Academic Decathlon
History Day
ROTC
Science Bowl
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What are “A-G” Requirements?
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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
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A. History/Social Studies
B. English
C. Mathematics
D. Laboratory Science
E. Language other than English
F. Visual and Performing Arts
G. College Preparatory Electives*
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2 years required
4 years required
3 years required/ 4 recommended
2 years required/ 3 recommended
2 years required/ 3 recommended
1 year required
1 year required
UC Freshman Profile Fall 2015
SAT +GPA requirements
Berkeley
Davis
Irvine
Los Angeles
Merced
Riverside
San Diego
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
Reading
686
618
598
675
529
566
657
629
593
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
Math
710
670
662
702
556
604
705
665
632
Writing
698
636
618
687
531
576
673
643
603
GPA
4.19
4.07
4.04
4.18
3.67
3.78
4.13
4.05
3.88
SAT 2016
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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-guideto-the-new-sat-in-2016#overallchanges
Fall 2015 UC Admission Facts
UC
Admit
Applicants
Admit Rate
ACT Composite Score
Berkeley
13,330
78,923
16.9%
31
Davis
24,670
64,626
38.2%
29
Irvine
27,796
71,788
38.7%
28
UCLA
16,027
92,722
17.3%
31
Merced
12,178
18,860
64.6%
24
Riverside
21,582
38,515
56%
26
San Diego
26,495
78,091
33.9%
30
Santa Barbara
23,074
70,565
32.7%
29
Santa Cruz
23,284
45,550
75.5%
27
Bottom Line
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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 2016
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December 2015 – Letters mailed to all 8th grade students in the Kern High School
District for 2016 - 2017 academic year.
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January 22-23rd – KHSD Open Enrollment window for incoming Freshmen
 Jan. 22nd – 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Jan. 23rd – 10:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
 Kern High School District Office 5801 Sundale Avenue 827 – 3157
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February 10 - GATE Applications are due to your student’s Junior High School.
GATE (Otis-Lennon) Test dates: arrive by 8:45 for seating
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Bakersfield High School
Liberty High School
Bakersfield High School
Freshman Evening Orientation
 April 18
Freshman Registration
April 9
April 9
April 16
9 – 10
9 – 10
9 - 10
6 p.m.
Harvey Auditorium
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[Please register on the day assigned]
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April 19-20
3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Project Lead the Way Orientation April 27
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Student Cafeteria
Room 802
Student Cafeteria
Main Cafeteria
6 p.m.
Little Harvey