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
January 23, 2014
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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 2013
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:
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Their parent
Their teacher/Junior high school
Self nomination
Students are considered for GATE by using a combination of components:
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Test scores based on achievement tests taken in the spring
Junior High GPA
Teacher Evaluation
Score on the Otis Lennon test (if applicable)
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Official selection and notification of GATE students will occur by registration in April and/or the
end of August. This will depend on results of previously mentioned qualifications for GATE
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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 Precalculus or
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
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
Drama
Mock Trial
Art
Student Government
Academic Decathlon
History Day
ROTC
Science Bowl
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 2013
SAT +GPA requirements
Berkeley
Davis
Irvine
Los Angeles
Merced
Riverside
San Diego
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
Reading
678
612
571
667
534
555
642
620
583
Math
706
663
652
701
564
599
692
659
616
Writing
692
631
611
684
536
599
659
636
594
GPA
4.18
4.07
4.03
4.15
3.59
3.72
4.11
4.01
3.84
Fall 2013 UC Admission Facts
UC
Admit
Applicants
Admit Rate
ACT Composite Score
Berkeley
14,101
61,691
20.8%
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Davis
21,998
55,895
39.4%
28
Irvine
24,968
60,687
41.1%
27
UCLA
16,177
80,494
20.1%
30
Merced
9,820
14,974
65.6%
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Riverside
18,502
33,815
54.7%
25
San Diego
24,782
67,407
36.8%
29
Santa Barbara
24,248
62,416
38.8%
28
Santa Cruz
18,703
38,515
48.6%
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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 2014
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January – Letters mailed to all 8th grade students in the Kern High School
District for 2014 - 2015 academic year.
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January 24-25th – KHSD Open Enrollment window for incoming Freshmen
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Jan. 25th – 10:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
 Kern High School District Office 5801 Sundale Avenue 827 – 3157
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February 24 - GATE Application are due to the JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS.
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Otis-Lennon Test dates: arrive by 8:45 for seating
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Liberty High School
Mar 15
9 – 10
Room 802
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Bakersfield High School
Mar 22
9 - 10
Student Cafeteria
7 p.m.
Harvey Auditorium
3 – 6 p.m.
Main Cafeteria
Freshman Evening Orientation
 March 31
Freshman Registration
 April 1 – 2