Gifted & Talented Service Design

Students in HPS GATE Program are offered the following services, based on the needs of each campus at the discretion of GATE Committee:

• Core Subject Differentiation
• Pull-Out Services
• Custom Day Services
• GATE sections
• Summer Camps/Internships
• Advanced Academics/PBL
• Independent Study
• Push-In
• Cluster Grouping
• DUKE TIP
• Extracurricular Activities

For more information, review the GATE handbook Pages 5&6

Summary of GATE Modules offered by Harmony campuses

A flexible system of viable service options provides a research based learning continuum that is developed and consistently implemented throughout the district to meet the needs and reinforce the strengths and interests of GT students.

• K-5 Modules
  1. In Class GT extensions/enrichment activities/differentiation
     • GT Centers (K-2)
     • Co-teaching during regular instructional time
  2. Small group instruction scheduling - "8th Period"
  3. GT cluster grouping
  4. Pull outs
  5. Independent Study
  6. Acceleration
• 6-8 Modules
  1. In Class GT extension/enrichment activities/differentiation
  2. GT cluster grouping
  3. STEM Electives
  4. Pull outs
  5. Independent Study
  6. Acceleration
  7. Advanced authentic practice and research
  8. Mentoring (Counseling/support)
  9. Pre-AP courses
• 9-12 Modules
  1. GT College and Career Counseling
  2. Advanced authentic practice and research
  3. Acceleration
  4. Independent Study
•  Module Boosters
  1. Academic clubs and competitions after school
  2. Service learning opportunities
  3. Volunteer opportunities
  4. Summer programs and camps
  5. Leadership roles on campus