After CDC and TUSD guidelines allow students to return to their schools, the GATE department we will be testing TUSD students K through 6th grade to determine student eligibility to receive gifted services in the TUSD GATE program for school year 2021-22.
Invitation to Test forms were mailed out to all non-previously self-contained qualified students in grades K, 2, 3, 4, and 6th late September 2020. Parents/guardians must return their Invitation to Test form back by the deadline stated on the form, so we know who is going to be testing. This school year, more than previous year, it is very important to be on time due to CDC guidelines, testing space and special accommodations. Please email Gifted and Talented Education for any questions and/or for an Invitation to Test form.
Opt-Out forms were emailed to all non-previously self-contained qualified 1st and 5th students parent’s email addresses late September 2020. NO response is required for the Opt-Out forms unless parents/guardians are opting out of the test. We must also receive the request not to test the student by the deadline on the form. Please email Gifted and Talented Education for any questions.
Testing will be administered at every elementary and middle school. At least two additional make-up tests will also be administered after GATE testing is completed at all K-5, K-8 and middle schools.