Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
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ARTS IDENTIFICATION
Fullerton School District is pleased to continue Gifted and Talented designation in the area of Arts. FSD identifies talent in the arts first by cultivating and developing a passion for the arts in Kindergarten through 6th grade students. Students with a passion and talent for the Arts may pursue the Artistic Talent designation by participating in the selection process. Students who are identified as Artistically Talented will attend Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts for placement in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade.
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INFORMATION MEETINGS:
We will be holding two Information Meetings to provide more information and to answer any questions families may have. Please review the flyer below. If you would like to continue to learn more about the Arts Identification program, please fill out the form at https://bit.ly/ArtsID24 for a calendar invitation/Zoom Link and to be included in future communications.
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SELECTION PROCESS
Step 1-NOMINATION:
The Arts Identification process is for current 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students and begins with a nomination by the student, a parent, teacher, peer, or community member. Nomination Forms are due December 13, 2024.
Digital Nomination Form Link or use https://bit.ly/2425ArtsID
Step 2-PORTFOLIO:
Next the student must submit a portfolio with 3-4 digital pieces of art in the student's selected discipline (Music, Drama/Theater Production or Visual Arts). Portfolios are due January 10, 2025.
Each submission must be self-evaluated by the student.
Step 3-INTERVIEW/AUDITION:
Finally, an interview and audition performance will take place. Auditions/Interviews will take place late January/early February 2025.
Students will be notified in February 2025 of the results.
Students who earn the Artistically Talented designation will attend Golden Hill Arts Academy starting in August 2025 as 4th, 5th or 6th graders.
Interested students should begin developing an Arts portfolio in the disciplines of Music, Drama/Theater Production or Visual Arts.
GATE Office: 714-447-7448
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Forms for GATE Arts Identification
All 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students who wish to be considered for an Arts Identification in Music, Drama/Theater Production, or Visual/Digital Arts must complete a Parent-Student Nomination Form. Other nominations will also be accepted (but are not required) from Teacher, Peer or Community Member.
Nomination Forms are due to the GATE Office by December 13, 2024.
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NOMINATION FORM
All students will require a Parent/Student Nomination Form. You may also submit Nominations from Teachers, Peers, or Community Members.
We prefer you use the Digital Form for all nominations. If you require a paper form, please contact the GATE Office at 714-447-7448 and we will provide you a paper copy.)
Digital Nomination Form Link or use https://bit.ly/2425ArtsID
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PORTFOLIO
Student Portfolios must include a Self-Assessment of each piece of art submitted. Portfolios are due to the GATE Office by January 10, 2025.
The digital Self-Assessment and Portfolio Form will be sent to the email address provided for all students nominated by the December deadline.
