GATE

The goal of the GATE Program is to serve the unique academic and social- emotional needs of gifted and high-achieving students at Cold Spring School. The positive learning environment at Cold Spring encourages all students to strive for excellence. Differentiated instruction provides appropriate learning opportunities for gifted students at all grade levels. All teachers TK-6th recognize the need for differentiated instruction to students who are high-achieving or too young to qualify for services.

The curriculum enriches and expands basic grade level objectives by providing and focusing on:

  • A stimulating and creative atmosphere conducive to high achievement by exploring, experimenting, and challenging students

  • Differentiated opportunities for learning appropriate to the particular abilities and talents of gifted and talented students

  • Inclusion of critical thinking and decision making throughout the curriculum

  • Opportunities for student leadership for grades 3-6 (Student Council)

  • Additional opportunities for enrichment (Math Club, Math Superbowl, Battle of the Books, Art Fair, School-wide Spelling Bee, Science Fair, Technology, Coding, Robotics, STEAM, Writing Club)

  • Opportunities for emotional/social support (Friendship Group with school psychologist, mindfulness lessons)

Gate Testing and Identification

GATE Informational Links