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Welcome to the
2014 APAAS Orientation
Paul Bokota, School Board Member, GATE Liaison
Alan Schlichting, Director of Categorical Programs
Beth Andrews, Coordinator of GATE & APAAS
Victoria Vosbigian, Administrative Secretary GATE
Students learn the best when placed in an appropriate academic environment.
At all sites for grades 4th-6th
Students are placed together with designated GATE-cluster teacher for that grade level. Program designed for varying levels of abilities and learning styles.
What the student needs to learn
Practice
Present
Apply
Share
ReadEvaluate
Discover
Create
Question
Investigate
Watch
Depth and Complexity
Grade Level Standardstudy on weather
,
,
: Weather
: Students gather
information to understand trends
in weather and how they
contributed to climate changes.
: Students choose how to
demonstrate understanding:
news show, written report, visual
display, etc.
Science Lesson: Weather
GATE-Cluster APAAS
varying levels of advanced readiness and ability
begins at or above grade-level content
focus on excellence (w/ depth & complexity)
focus on creative & unique application
must be GATE-identified do not need to be GATE
academic expectations clear
academic expectations may not be defined
GATE-Cluster APAAS
teacher plans instruction students involved in planning
guidance/support provided students work independently
resources available in class resources involve students
Time Management
Projects
• incorporated into all core subjects
• allows for unique ideas to be expressed
Writing Skills
Homework
• pace • expectations• working with others
• new school• time management• working
independently
Minimum Criteria to Apply to APAAS
• B or higher in Math and ELA on 1st
Trimester Report Card
• Proficient or Advanced in both ELA and Math on last year’s CST Scores
2nd Trimester Grades Reviewed During
Placement
• B or higher in Math and ELA on 2nd Trimester Progress Report
OLSAT is not a factor with APAAS criteria
How are APAAS Students selected?
•Grades
•Test scores (CST)
•Writing abilities
•Characteristics
•Creativity
Much depends on other students applying and which sites they prefer.
Goal is to place students who seem to “need” this type academic environment.
APAAS Preparation
APPLICATION FORM
Form is online at www.iusd.org
APPLICATION FORMGo to Resources or Parents
Please Note: Only one application may be submitted per student.
APPLICATION FORMGo to Gifted and Talented Education
APPLICATION FORMYou will be at IUSD’s GATE site
APPLICATION FORMClick on APAAS Application
APPLICATION FORM
Available at Parent Portal
Andrews
Beth
Beth
Student’s Permanent
ID Number
SCHOOL PREFERENCESelect the site(s) considered as your 1st choice.
Multiple sites may be selected as 1st (or 2nd, etc.) choice.
SCHOOL PREFERENCE
You may select multiple sites as your first or second choice.
Westpark is
year-round
SCHOOL PREFERENCE
SCHOOL PREFERENCE
Any site marked Not Able or Willing to Attend will not be considered as a school choice for your child.
APAAS is a District Program. Its purpose is to provide appropriate placement for all potential students.
We do our best to place each student in the school closest to student’s home.
Much depends on other applicants. Some students may not be placed in 1st
choice site.
Impacted sites will only be able to honor students w/i geographicalboundaries established for APAAS.
Check the APAAS boundaries if you have any questions.
APAAS Geographical Boundaries
Review & Submit Form
Printout Application Form
Please Note: Only one application may be submitted per student.
Complete Application
Mail or Deliver to
District Office
5050 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, 92604
All applications must be
received by 5:00 PM on
February 14, 2014.
Making decisions for your
child can be difficult.
Ultimate goal is to provide a
program that is the best match
for your student.
BW
EA WPDF
TRSH
APAAS Site Breakout Rm #
Brywood 916
Deerfield 913
Eastshore 914
Santiago Hills 901
Turtle Rock 904
Westpark 911