Arvin High School GATE Night

The Arvin High School and Talented Education (GATE) Program services 9th and 10th grade students who have the potential for high achievement, as well as those students with demonstrated ability.  GATE classes offer a different and enhanced approach to learning, not merely more work. GATE Application Process for Incoming 9th Graders.

All students are individually evaluated for eligibility.  Qualification for the GATE Program is based on STAR Renaissance Learning Reading and Mathematics Achievement Test results, GPA, and teacher evaluations.  GATE applications are mailed to the homes of 8th grade students in January.

For program consideration, GATE applications must be completed and returned to the student's junior high or middle school office by the first Friday in February.   All eligible students will be placed in the appropriate GATE classes before the beginning of the following school year.  Parents will be mailed notification of acceptance by the end of June.