To meet the specific needs of the identified GATE students, designated programs (grades K–10) provide alternatives that include differentiation in the regular classroom, cluster grouping, individualized plans, and self-contained classes. Self-contained classes serve GATE identified students whose families chose the program in the intermediate grades (4–6) at Valley Oak, Pioneer and Willett Elementary Schools; in grades 7–9 at Holmes Junior High School and Harper Junior High School, and in the tenth grade at Davis Senior High School (for English only). Additional classes [including Honors and AP classes] are also open to high-achieving students at all three junior high schools and at the high school. Students qualify in the areas of "intellectually gifted" as demonstrated by a test of mental reasoning. "High achieving" students are measured by performance on tests of academic achievement and/or class performance. These categories are defined by Davis's state-approved GATE Master Plan. For more information, see http://www.djusd.k12.ca.us/District/students/Gate.shtml or contact Deanne Quinn, GATE Coordinator, at 757-5300 ext. 147.

The GATE Advisory Committee is made up of teachers, administrative staff, and parent representatives (2 from each school site throughout the District). Meetings are open to the public 4:00-5:30 p.m., 526 B Street. Please contact the parent representatives for dates, locations and further details.