GATE

Our Mission Statement
Our program will nurture each student's sense of personal worth, encourage students to develop and use their gifts and talents responsibly, and stimulate a love of learning in an atmosphere of cooperation among students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

Eligibility Description
The Tracy Unified School District has developed an identification process that ensures all students (including those from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and/or disabilities) an equal opportunity to be identified and participate in the GATE program.  Students are assessed online on the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Third Edition (NNAT3).

GATE ID
GATE 2nd – 5th grade:   95%ile or above score on the NNAT3 
GATE 6th – 8th grade:    95%ile or above score on the NNAT3 
 
HIGH ACHIEVER 
Multiple measures are considered when determining placement as a High Achiever:
GATE 2nd– 5th grade:     

• 85%ile – 94%ile score on the NNAT3 
• TUSD Unit Assessments
• CAASPP/SBAC scores (4th - 5th only)
• Parent Checklist Observed Behaviors
• Teacher Screening and Nominating Recommendation

GATE 6th – 8th grade:     

• 85%ile – 94%ile score on the NNAT3 
• TUSD Unit Assessments
• CAASPP/SBAC scores
• Parent Checklist Observed Behaviors
• Teacher Screening and Nominating Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

I would like to have my child assessed for the GATE program what is my first step.
Attend the Parent Information Night on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Williams Middle School at 6:00 p.m.

Where can I get an application?
Download the GATE application packet on the link below, or obtain one from the school site. Applications for this assessment are due at the school office by December 4, 2020. Return the completed application packet to the school site and the student’s teacher will include the “Teacher Nominating and Recommendation” form.  

When are the assessments? 
Administered test for students who are currently in 1 - 7 grade will be held on January 9, 2021, at South/West Park Elementary.  Students are allowed to be assessed once a year, it is an online assessment. There is no fee for TUSD students and there is a $50.00 fee for students who reside outside of TUSD or attend a private/charter school. Information on the date, time and location of assessment will be mailed to your residence by end of December.

What is the name of the administered test?
Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test – Third Edition (NNAT3) it is an online assessment.

If qualified would my child need to leave our home school?
Yes, our GATE program is a magnet program held at South/West Park Elementary School for 2 – 5 GATE.  Williams Middle School and Monte Vista Middle School also have GATE Core classes.GATE students attend at their zone middle school. Non-district GATE Students will automatically be placed at Monte Vista Middle School for grades 6 - 8.

GATE Application Packet
 

Please download and complete the application packet here

Application packet consist of the Application and the Parent Checklist