[UCGal]

[quote=AN]UCGal, thanks for that suggestion. I didn’t know the kid can still take the test even though he/she doesn’t go to the public school in the district. In that case, I’ll definitely have him take the test in 2nd grade and see how he score, talk to the Seminar teacher/school and see if it make sense to switch school. Originally, I was under the impression that I have to send my kid to the public school first before he can take the test.

Since you are very family w/ the Seminar program, do you know how the kids in Seminar do in Jr. High vs the kids who came from private K-5? I heard from a friend who knows a few parents who switch their kids from private school to seminar program. Then when they merge back together in 6th grade at Bishops, the kids who were in Seminar program were behind the kids who went to private K-5. Any comment on that?[/quote]
Just to clarify, you have to live in Sdusd boundaries to have the gate test by sdusd gate office for private school kids. You arrange it through the gate office.

I don’t know about seminar in middle or high school. I think only one class is seminar.. the rest of the subjects are integrated with the rest of the school.But I could be wrong.

[UCGal]

[quote=AN]UCGal, thanks for that suggestion. I didn’t know the kid can still take the test even though he/she doesn’t go to the public school in the district. In that case, I’ll definitely have him take the test in 2nd grade and see how he score, talk to the Seminar teacher/school and see if it make sense to switch school. Originally, I was under the impression that I have to send my kid to the public school first before he can take the test.

Since you are very family w/ the Seminar program, do you know how the kids in Seminar do in Jr. High vs the kids who came from private K-5? I heard from a friend who knows a few parents who switch their kids from private school to seminar program. Then when they merge back together in 6th grade at Bishops, the kids who were in Seminar program were behind the kids who went to private K-5. Any comment on that?[/quote]
Just to clarify, you have to live in Sdusd boundaries to have the gate test by sdusd gate office for private school kids. You arrange it through the gate office.

I don’t know about seminar in middle or high school. I think only one class is seminar.. the rest of the subjects are integrated with the rest of the school.But I could be wrong.

[UCGal]

[quote=AN]UCGal, thanks for that suggestion. I didn’t know the kid can still take the test even though he/she doesn’t go to the public school in the district. In that case, I’ll definitely have him take the test in 2nd grade and see how he score, talk to the Seminar teacher/school and see if it make sense to switch school. Originally, I was under the impression that I have to send my kid to the public school first before he can take the test.

Since you are very family w/ the Seminar program, do you know how the kids in Seminar do in Jr. High vs the kids who came from private K-5? I heard from a friend who knows a few parents who switch their kids from private school to seminar program. Then when they merge back together in 6th grade at Bishops, the kids who were in Seminar program were behind the kids who went to private K-5. Any comment on that?[/quote]
Just to clarify, you have to live in Sdusd boundaries to have the gate test by sdusd gate office for private school kids. You arrange it through the gate office.

I don’t know about seminar in middle or high school. I think only one class is seminar.. the rest of the subjects are integrated with the rest of the school.But I could be wrong.

[UCGal]

AN- even if your kids are going to private school you can have them GATE tested in the 2nd grade by SDUSD if you live w/in SDUSD. Seminar doesn’t happen till 3rd grade. So kids who test seminar (99.9 or higher on the raven) in 2nd can start in 3rd. So that is the earliest you could send your kids into the seminar program. You do not have to send them to your home cluster seminar program… it’s common to look at several schools then work with the GATE person at that school to get the choice forms in.

Also… if your child is close… like a 99.8… you should still pursue seminar if your interested… they don’t advertise this but if there are extra seats they look at high tested gate kids. But you have to ask. They won’t come looking for you.

fwiw, I know one of the seminar teachers at Erickson. They have a pretty solid program.

[UCGal]

AN- even if your kids are going to private school you can have them GATE tested in the 2nd grade by SDUSD if you live w/in SDUSD. Seminar doesn’t happen till 3rd grade. So kids who test seminar (99.9 or higher on the raven) in 2nd can start in 3rd. So that is the earliest you could send your kids into the seminar program. You do not have to send them to your home cluster seminar program… it’s common to look at several schools then work with the GATE person at that school to get the choice forms in.

Also… if your child is close… like a 99.8… you should still pursue seminar if your interested… they don’t advertise this but if there are extra seats they look at high tested gate kids. But you have to ask. They won’t come looking for you.

fwiw, I know one of the seminar teachers at Erickson. They have a pretty solid program.

[UCGal]

AN- even if your kids are going to private school you can have them GATE tested in the 2nd grade by SDUSD if you live w/in SDUSD. Seminar doesn’t happen till 3rd grade. So kids who test seminar (99.9 or higher on the raven) in 2nd can start in 3rd. So that is the earliest you could send your kids into the seminar program. You do not have to send them to your home cluster seminar program… it’s common to look at several schools then work with the GATE person at that school to get the choice forms in.

Also… if your child is close… like a 99.8… you should still pursue seminar if your interested… they don’t advertise this but if there are extra seats they look at high tested gate kids. But you have to ask. They won’t come looking for you.

fwiw, I know one of the seminar teachers at Erickson. They have a pretty solid program.

[UCGal]

AN- even if your kids are going to private school you can have them GATE tested in the 2nd grade by SDUSD if you live w/in SDUSD. Seminar doesn’t happen till 3rd grade. So kids who test seminar (99.9 or higher on the raven) in 2nd can start in 3rd. So that is the earliest you could send your kids into the seminar program. You do not have to send them to your home cluster seminar program… it’s common to look at several schools then work with the GATE person at that school to get the choice forms in.

Also… if your child is close… like a 99.8… you should still pursue seminar if your interested… they don’t advertise this but if there are extra seats they look at high tested gate kids. But you have to ask. They won’t come looking for you.

fwiw, I know one of the seminar teachers at Erickson. They have a pretty solid program.

[UCGal]

AN- even if your kids are going to private school you can have them GATE tested in the 2nd grade by SDUSD if you live w/in SDUSD. Seminar doesn’t happen till 3rd grade. So kids who test seminar (99.9 or higher on the raven) in 2nd can start in 3rd. So that is the earliest you could send your kids into the seminar program. You do not have to send them to your home cluster seminar program… it’s common to look at several schools then work with the GATE person at that school to get the choice forms in.

Also… if your child is close… like a 99.8… you should still pursue seminar if your interested… they don’t advertise this but if there are extra seats they look at high tested gate kids. But you have to ask. They won’t come looking for you.

fwiw, I know one of the seminar teachers at Erickson. They have a pretty solid program.

[UCGal]

[quote=Rhett][quote=UCGal]
We’ve looked at the seminar programs. There are differences between them. I’ve heard similar things about the La Jolla seminar program… And after this year’s experience, I’m changing my view about schools that look good on paper, vs schools that might have lower overall test scores, but be better for the student.[/quote]

What was your view before, and what’s that view now? I was under the impression that you believed that test scores didn’t tell the entire story.

[Sorry for not following the board as closely as a family member of mine][/quote]

My view had been that test scores are a factor (among many) to consider. But I’ve gotten kind of disillusioned this year with my kids elementary school. It’s top rated… but I’ve seen some stuff this year that makes me question how well they deal with anything other than well behaved, bright, self motivated kids. Not just my kids – but friends are also starting to question.

But it’s still a well above average school. And if your child is bright, self motivated, and doesn’t have any issues – they’ll do great at the school. Which is why the scores are high. The vast majority of the kids fit that description.

[UCGal]

[quote=Rhett][quote=UCGal]
We’ve looked at the seminar programs. There are differences between them. I’ve heard similar things about the La Jolla seminar program… And after this year’s experience, I’m changing my view about schools that look good on paper, vs schools that might have lower overall test scores, but be better for the student.[/quote]

What was your view before, and what’s that view now? I was under the impression that you believed that test scores didn’t tell the entire story.

[Sorry for not following the board as closely as a family member of mine][/quote]

My view had been that test scores are a factor (among many) to consider. But I’ve gotten kind of disillusioned this year with my kids elementary school. It’s top rated… but I’ve seen some stuff this year that makes me question how well they deal with anything other than well behaved, bright, self motivated kids. Not just my kids – but friends are also starting to question.

But it’s still a well above average school. And if your child is bright, self motivated, and doesn’t have any issues – they’ll do great at the school. Which is why the scores are high. The vast majority of the kids fit that description.

[UCGal]

[quote=Rhett][quote=UCGal]
We’ve looked at the seminar programs. There are differences between them. I’ve heard similar things about the La Jolla seminar program… And after this year’s experience, I’m changing my view about schools that look good on paper, vs schools that might have lower overall test scores, but be better for the student.[/quote]

What was your view before, and what’s that view now? I was under the impression that you believed that test scores didn’t tell the entire story.

[Sorry for not following the board as closely as a family member of mine][/quote]

My view had been that test scores are a factor (among many) to consider. But I’ve gotten kind of disillusioned this year with my kids elementary school. It’s top rated… but I’ve seen some stuff this year that makes me question how well they deal with anything other than well behaved, bright, self motivated kids. Not just my kids – but friends are also starting to question.

But it’s still a well above average school. And if your child is bright, self motivated, and doesn’t have any issues – they’ll do great at the school. Which is why the scores are high. The vast majority of the kids fit that description.

[UCGal]

[quote=Rhett][quote=UCGal]
We’ve looked at the seminar programs. There are differences between them. I’ve heard similar things about the La Jolla seminar program… And after this year’s experience, I’m changing my view about schools that look good on paper, vs schools that might have lower overall test scores, but be better for the student.[/quote]

What was your view before, and what’s that view now? I was under the impression that you believed that test scores didn’t tell the entire story.

[Sorry for not following the board as closely as a family member of mine][/quote]

My view had been that test scores are a factor (among many) to consider. But I’ve gotten kind of disillusioned this year with my kids elementary school. It’s top rated… but I’ve seen some stuff this year that makes me question how well they deal with anything other than well behaved, bright, self motivated kids. Not just my kids – but friends are also starting to question.

But it’s still a well above average school. And if your child is bright, self motivated, and doesn’t have any issues – they’ll do great at the school. Which is why the scores are high. The vast majority of the kids fit that description.

[UCGal]

[quote=Rhett][quote=UCGal]
We’ve looked at the seminar programs. There are differences between them. I’ve heard similar things about the La Jolla seminar program… And after this year’s experience, I’m changing my view about schools that look good on paper, vs schools that might have lower overall test scores, but be better for the student.[/quote]

What was your view before, and what’s that view now? I was under the impression that you believed that test scores didn’t tell the entire story.

[Sorry for not following the board as closely as a family member of mine][/quote]

My view had been that test scores are a factor (among many) to consider. But I’ve gotten kind of disillusioned this year with my kids elementary school. It’s top rated… but I’ve seen some stuff this year that makes me question how well they deal with anything other than well behaved, bright, self motivated kids. Not just my kids – but friends are also starting to question.

But it’s still a well above average school. And if your child is bright, self motivated, and doesn’t have any issues – they’ll do great at the school. Which is why the scores are high. The vast majority of the kids fit that description.

[UCGal]

[quote=flu]Screw gate programs. I’m sending my kid to chinese school boot camp….That will kick some butt versus any public school gate programs…..[/quote]
Tiger dad!

[UCGal]

[quote=flu]Screw gate programs. I’m sending my kid to chinese school boot camp….That will kick some butt versus any public school gate programs…..[/quote]
Tiger dad!

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