SALIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Home of the WILDCATS!
TAKING PRIDE IN EXCELLENCE
5041 Toomes Road
Salida, CA 95368
(209)545-1633 Phone
(209)543-0831 Fax
(209)545-0339 District Office
Stanislaus County Routing #530

Main Office Hours:
7:45a.m.-3:30p.m.
School Hours:
8:30a.m.-3:05p.m.
ASPIRE Hours:
3:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

G.A.T.E. /HONORS

• G.A.T.E. classes are designed to challenge the academically gifted and stimulate the high achiever.
• Students placed in the Alpha classes must meet criteria established by Salida Middle School.
• To qualify for G.A.T.E. placement, a student must test in the 95th percentile or above on the total battery of the State test and/or test 125 or above on the Otis-Lennon School Abilities Index.
• For information on testing for G.A.T.E. placement, contact the Salida Union School District Curriculum Office at 545-0339.
• Alpha criteria is also based on continuous enrollment in Alpha, a priority number established by State subtest scores, total battery test score of recent State tests, and teacher recommendation.
• The Honors Program is designed to challenge students who have a strong desire to learn. It sets high standards for academic excellence, personal behavior, and social responsibility. The program is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.

Placement in the G.A.T.E. Program will require students and parents to sign and adhere to an academic and behavioral contract. This is to ensure that the students, with parental support, maintain responsibility for behavioral and academic success. If difficulties arise within the classroom, the teachers will follow their classroom rules. If the difficulties continue, the parents must attend a conference which will include administration, teachers, and the student. At this time, the student will be placed on Alpha probation. If problems persist, the student may be removed from the G.A.T.E. Program.

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