ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADES K-5
The GATE Elementary program provides
enrichment for identified GATE Academic students
through a pull out program. Small groups (not more than 12 students) of
gifted students meet
180 minutes per week in the GATE Resource Room. Public law 13-26, passed
in 1975,
mandates the gifted education program for Guam students.
The GATE Resource Teacher also works
closely with classroom teachers to discuss the needs
and progress of each student and to assure harmonious transition for the
child from classroom
to resource room.
Curriculum emphasis for the K-5 program
includes activities designed to promote independent
learners. In order to accomplish this, students are provided with a
variety of learning skills in the
areas of problem solving inquiry techniques, creativity, higher levels
of thinking and
acceleration. Also integrated throughout this program are activities in
the affective domain which
involve feelings, values, social responsibilities and self-esteem.
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