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GATE
@ Dietz Elementary
7575 E. Palma
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4005
fax: (520) 731-4006
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Gifted and Talented Education

Programs

GATE services include self-contained programs for grades 1-8 and block classes for high school students. Self-contained programs may be full or part-time.

Self-Contained Programs for Grades 1-8
Self-contained programs provide the academic curriculum for qualified students. Students in elementary and middle school self-contained classes receive their entire instructional program under the supervision of teachers certified or endorsed in gifted education. Students in middle school block classes are enrolled in four core classes: language arts, social studies, science and mathematics, and in additional elective classes consistent with the middle school program.

Elementary Self-Contained GATE Sites:

  • Corbett Elementary School
  • Hollinger Elementary School (for Spanish-dominant students)
  • Lineweaver Elementary School
  • Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School
  • White Elementary School

Middle School Self-Contained GATE Sites:

  • Doolen Middle School
  • Pistor Middle School (includes dual language classes in grades 6-8)
  • Vail Middle School

Part-Time Programs for Grades 1-8
Part-time services include the GATE Pull-out program at all elementary schools. Students participating in the GATE Pull-out program receive approximately 30-90 minutes of direct service per week from itinerant GATE teachers.

Part-time GATE resource programs are available at all middle schools. Programs typically consist of one class period daily. Parents should consult with their neighborhood middle school or the GATE office to determine program options.

High School GATE Block
GATE block classes for English and Humanities are offered at all neighborhood high schools for students in ninth and tenth grades. The GATE block typically consists of one hour of English and one hour of history, Western Civilization freshman year and Non-Western Civilization sophomore year. High school students may register for GATE block classes through the registration process. High school counselors should be consulted for information on participation in GATE block classes.