All classes in the Core Curriculum should be GATE appropriate

• All classes in the Core Curriculum shouldbe GATE appropriate – – all teachers aretrained to differentiate instructionthrough: Depth Complexity Novelty Acceleration• GATE at the high school level has NOisolated GATE class or pull-out programs• We test for GATE once a year in February.• GATE Identification gives students a 1-point boost for getting into Honors and APclasses

Real Differentiation• Students design a differentiatedcourse of instruction through abroad range of advanced andspecialized classes andactivities for all gifts and talents• Students select more demandingcourses in the areas of theirinterest and strength

Honors Classes:Same curriculum, more rigorousinstruction, activities, and outcomes. Biology Chemistry English

Advanced Placemento Arto Biologyo Calculuso Chemistryo Englisho European Historyo Frencho Computer ScienceClasseso Governmento Spanish Languageo Statisticso Music Theoryo Physicso U.S. History

Advanced Elective Classes• Math• Science such asAnatomy andMarine Biology• Computer Science• Social Science• Art• Music• ComputerTechnology• Drafting• Choir• Band• Drama• Team Sports

Other Opportunities• Business Academy• R O P• Work Experience• Mentorships• Career/College Guidance Planning,and Placement• Speech, Writing, Art, andPerformance Contests• Independent Study Options• Summer Choir Camp• Sports Camps

Extra-Curricular Activities• Academic Decathlon• Animal Rights Club• Art Club• ASB/Student Government• Best Buddies• Book Club• Cartoon Club• Chess Club• Christian Club• Close Up• Comedy/Sportz• CSF – CA Scholarship Federation• Debate Club• Drama / Play Production• Environmental Club• French Club• Future Problem Solvers• Gay Straight Alliance• Global Awareness• Habitat for Humanity• History Club• IMA – Instrumental Music• Interact Club• Jane Austen AppreciationSociety• Junior States of America• Key Club• Mantra Literary /Art Magazine• Math Club• Mock Trial• National Honor Society• Odyssey of the Mind• Photo Club• Pre-Med Club• SHARE• Sit N’ N Knit• SOS• Spanish Club• Spirit Squad• Student Credit Union• VMA – Vocal Music• Yearbook

Additional Opportunitiesof Interest to Honors/AP• College Fair – September 20, 2008• College Night, Parent / Alumni Panel– October• ASVAB Aptitude Test – October• Scholarships and Awards• Opportunities to Tutor• Spring A.P./Honors Parents' Night• GATE Booklet of Summer Activities

• Internet accessCareer Center• College and Career data bases• College catalogues• College planning and preparation• College visits• Scholarship opportunitiesROP --Regional Occupation ProgramOn campus work/study programs in cosmetology,business, fire service, small engines, and etc.

College Programs for HighSchool• CPE English – GCC• CPE Math – GCC• Jump-Start for 11 th and 12 thGrade Students• Pace – Early EntrancePrograms

GATE PAC Parent AdvisoryCommittee – DennisConnor• Gate Pac is the GATE Parent Advisory Groupfor Burbank Unified Schools that meets about 6times a year.• You are invited to join. We need threerepresentatives from Burroughs, but even if youare not our representative, you are welcome toparticipate in the GATE Pac meetings.• GATE Pac Web Site:http://burbankGATE.org/• GATE Booklet of Summer Activities

• The Advanced Placement curriculumis mandated nationally by the CollegeBoard• The courses are very fast paced andinformation-intensive, skill based• Testing is May 5-16 (2 weeks, 8 A.M.or 12 P.M.)• Tests cost $88 (or $5 fee for thosewho are financially needy)

Why Take AdvancedPlacement Courses?Extra grade point A=5, B=4, and C= 3 forall AP courses, Honors English 11, andHonors Chemistry.Access to college / Résumé BuildingSave money in college--the exam cost $88vs. $500 – $1,000 per courseSave the cost of the college textbooks

Why Take AdvancedPlacement Courses?Save time in college —approximately one semester per courseRewire the brain — A.P. Math,Science, and Foreign Language changethe way our brains thinkNot all A.P. classes are acceptedby all universities! (Which course, gradelevel, pass mark is accepted.)

How Do I Qualify for Honors orAdvanced PlacementCourses?• Anyone can take the test• Earn an A or B in the Honors Courses thatbuild the skills toward AP• Acceptance varies by department (seecourse description) usually:· Maintaining A’s and B’s· High test scores· Teacher Recommendation

What Is Expected Of AnAdvanced Placement Student• Complete all Summer Reading• Follow all directions of each individualinstructor• Practice good study habits – Provide aplace to study- – undisturbed• Concentrate – Do NOT socialize duringclass• Have excellent attendance• Maintain good health• Sleep

General Pitfalls forAdvanced PlacementStudents• Not having the prerequisite skills -Do wellin Honors and other classes to build thenecessary skills and study habits!• Procrastination• Taking too many AP courses• Viewing the course as ahigh school course(AP courses are like upperdivisioncollege courses)

More Pitfalls for AdvancedPlacement Students• Earning a grade rather than gainingknowledge• Taking on too many other extracurricularactivities: work, choir, sport,band, volunteer work, clubs• Having NO extra-curricular activities.(Get a life!)• Stifling all the JOYout of education

Remember Colleges and Universitieswant well-rounded students: Choir,Football, Yearbook, ASB, CommunityService, Art—All extra-curricularactivities are important and demonstratethat a student is more than just a gradeearningautomaton.

Specific Requirements forStudents of AP Courses• Kay Anderson – Art• Kevork Madooglu–• Karen Adams–U.S. HistoryPhysics• Tana Barnett–Music Theory• Jerry Mullady–• Judi Caluya – EnglishGovernment• James DeKay – French• Eric Paulson – Chemistry• David Hedin – Statistics• John Peebles – Calculus• Ed Frankenbush–European• Rick Piper – U.S. HistoryHistory• Juan Carlos Reyes –• Steve Fleishman–ComputerSpanish LanguageScience• Matthew Toner – Physics• Justin Lee –European• Brendhen Van Loo –HistoryBiology

Our Honors Teachers• Rex Bullington–English• Maria Carman–English• Sam Kuglen–English• Matthew Lutt–English• Guy Myers–English• Susan Sanford–Biology• Jill Sullivan –English• Pam Zimny–English• Janet Armitstead–English• Vicky Oganyan–Biology• Cynthia Jacques–Biology• Rosemary Mitchell-English• Erik Paulson–Chemistry• Andrea Permenter–English• Arthur Sullivan–Chemistry• Matthew Winiarski–English

Mr. Steele, Assistant Principal of Guidance• (818) 558 – 4777, Ext. 61911,• email: TomSteele@burbankusd.orgMs. Sullivan, GATE Coordinator• (818) 558 – 4777, Ext 62307• Email: JillSullivan@burbankusd.org