 Learn about differentiation in Honors classes
 Learn about District organization
 Learn about how you can become involved
 Learn about parent education opportunities
 Learn about teacher professional development
 Learn about how donation funds are spent

 GATE/Honors School Site Council: Karen
McBride kmcbride@sbsdk12.org
 District Advisory Council
 Tri-County GATE Association
 California Association for the Gifted
 National Association for the Gifted

La Colina Honors English Teachers
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Mrs. Maureen Granger: 7 th Grade
Mrs. Rebecca Lowi: 7 th Grade
Mrs. Cathi Speake: 7 th Grade
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Mrs. Haley Hrehor: 8 th Grade
Ms. Rebecca Sillars: 8 th Grade
Mrs. Amy Woods: 8 th Grade

La Colina Honors Social Studies Teachers
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Mr. Kurt Bergthold: 7 th Grade
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Mr. Jose Marquez: 7 th Grade
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Mrs. Melissa Ewart: 8 th Grade
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Mrs. Karen McBride: 8 th Grade
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Mrs. Cami Stevens: 8 th Grade

La Colina Honors Math Teachers
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Mrs. Belinda White: Pre-Algrebra Honors
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Mrs. Tracy Womack: Pre-Algebra Honors
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Mrs. Liz Brown: Algebra Honors, Geometry
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Mr. Steve Dugan: Algebra Honors
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Mr. Ken Stevens: Algebra Honors

La Colina Honors Science Teachers
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Ms. Shannon Carpenter: 7 th Grade
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Ms. Megan Cotich: 7 th Grade
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Ms. Monica Cavazos: 8 th Grade, 1 st semester
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Mrs. L ’aura Ulvaeus: 8 th Grade, 2 nd semester
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Mrs. Michelle Carrillo: 8 th Grade
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Mr. Dave Marchetti: 8 th Grade

 Depth : subtle or profound thoughts
 Complexity : more variables
 Acceleration : move faster through material
 Novelty : allowing unique student perspective to be part of the content

Differentiation in the Math Classroom
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 Mrs. Tracy Womack
Depth: subtle or profound thoughts
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 Complexity: more variables
Acceleration: move faster through material
Novelty: allowing unique student perspective to be part of the content
“Honors students in 7 th grade experience a more in-depth mathematics curriculum which focuses on the complex connections within mathematics. Specific units have team activities focused on real world mathematics like commission, sales tax, credit vs. debit, and tipping.
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Differentiation in the English Classroom
 Mrs. Cathi Speake
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 Depth: subtle or profound thoughts
Complexity: more variables
Acceleration: move faster through material
Novelty: allowing unique student perspective to be part of the content
“We differentiate with a higher level of difficulty in reading and increased levels rigor in the writing process.
We teach students to observe closely, be skeptical thinkers, and seek to uncover the complexities of literature. With verbal debate and written argument we encourage students to ground their valuable claims with evidence from their reading the their experience.
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Depth: subtle or profound thoughts
Complexity: more variables
Acceleration: move faster through material
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Colonial Social Hour
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Students take the perspective of a colonist in the the
American Revolution
 What are your feelings about the unrest that is stirring in the colonies?
Students synthesize information about various laws and events
 What do you think about the many laws and actions of the King and Parliament?
Students write written reflections about the social hour
 What patterns did you notice in the way different characters felt about the colonial unrest?

 Tri-County Best Practices
 GATE Certificate Program
 CAG Annual Conference: Feb. 14-16, 2014
 Anaheim, CA
 CAG Summer Institute: July 2014
 Goleta Valley Junior High School

Secondary GATE Coordinator
Santa Barbara Unified School District
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 GATE Office Secretary:
 Annette Makwana

District Advisory Council Parents
 Our DAC delegates have graduated!
We need two parent members… would you like to serve?
Representation on this committee is important for our school.

 Main event: our annual Phone-a-thon
 October 21, 22, 23, 5:30-9:00, SBJHS
 Sign up forms available tonight

 Fundraising: letter compaign and phone-athon
 How funds are distributed:
 Teacher Professional Development
 Parent Education
 Technology
 Classroom supplies/ equipment
 Enrichment opportunities for students

 “ How to Write a Winning College Essay ”
 The College Application Process
 Finding Funding for College, even if you think you don ’ t qualify
 Elementary GATE Info Night
 Tri-County Best Practices
 CAG Annual Conference: Feb. 14-16, 2014
 Anaheim, CA ( discount Disneyland tickets!)
 CAG Summer Institute: July 2014
Visit our website for up to date information

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Help us make A difference that makes THE difference
DAC meetings: thirdThursday of the month
(check web site for exceptions: http://secondarygate@sbsdk12.org
Join our email distribution list to stay up to date on parent, student & teacher news.
E-mail your contact information to gatedac@sbsdk12.org
; put “ SBJHS ” in the subject line

 Have a great evening
 Have an especially great school year!