School for Advanced Studies (SAS) & GATE

Venice High School for Advanced Studies application window is October 1st to November 9, 2018.

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The Schools for Advanced Studies (SAS) is an option designed to support and expand Gifted/Talented Programs in schools throughout the District. The Schools for Advanced Studies Demonstration Sites provide high-level academic programs to serve the educational needs of gifted and high achieving learners. The program serves Venice High School students at all grade levels.

The SAS program has been implemented to meet the needs of gifted and talented students throughout the Los Angeles Unified School District. It establishes an articulated program at the elementary school, middle school, and senior high school levels. The Advanced Studies Program is designed to expand student assessment and identification and to offer a differentiated instructional program. Gifted learners perform at remarkably high levels when assessed in comparison with others of their age/grade peers. Highly able learners should receive careful attention and differentiated program planning to ensure that their knowledge and skills are extended. Exceedingly high numbers of gifted and potentially gifted students in the District have resulted in a critical need to expand options for appropriate instructional programs to match their levels of learning.

Student Outcomes

     • Continuous progress based on ability and performance

     • Accelerated student performance

     • Development of independence and self direction

     • Acceleration in a discipline or across disciplines

     • Increased use of technology for research and multi-media presentations

     • Increased participation in state and national tests and competitions

     • Success in making original contributions to a field of study

     • Early college admission

     • Concurrent enrollment in two grades and/or college

Counseling and Guidance Outcomes

The guidance/counseling process is a product of the collaborative efforts of teachers, administrators, support personnel, specialists, and parents. Everyone who lives or works with the gifted child often serves one or more functions in the guidance/counseling program for maximal effectiveness.

These functions may include: mentor, facilitator, listener, advocate, consultant, instructor, role model, and program coordinator. The guidance/counseling services will be differentiated for the gifted student to include:
 

Transportation

Transportation services are not provided. Parents are expected to provide transportation.

Application

Eligible students who reside within the LAUSD boundaries may apply. A transfer application will be available at the school of residence and it is submitted directly to the school of choice. Acceptance is based on student eligibility criteria and availability of space.

Criteria

The Schools for Advanced Studies (SAS) Program offers an intensive academic articulated program in which both innovative and traditional courses are taught. The course content is modified to match the students' achievement level or capacity for learning.
Each student must be verified by the school of attendance as meeting one of the following three criteria: 
(1) Demonstrate ability in all four critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in
      their primary language.

(2) Percentile scores of 85 or above in both total reading and total mathematics on
      standardized norm-reference tests or Scaled scores on the California
      Standards Test (CST) as follows:
   

(3) Identification as gifted in any of the categories (i.e. Intellectual, High Achievement, Specific Academic) by an LAUSD school
     psychologist.

Ruth Greene

Email: mgree6@lausd.net

SAS students are not part of the magnets, but a full honors and AP program is available for gifted and / or talented students enrolled in the STEMM Magnet or in the World Languages and Global Studies Magnet.

GATE magnet students should follow the course sequence suggestions below provided they have fulfilled the course requirements for pathways within their magnets.

ENGLISH

Honors English 9

Honors English 10

AP English Language or

Honors American Literature

AP English Literature or

Honors Expository Composition &

12th Grade Literature Class

SOCIAL STUDIES

AP World History

AP US History

AP Government/H Economics

SCIENCE      

AP or Honors Biology

AP or Honors Chemistry

AP or Honors Physics

AP Environmental Science

Marine Biology

Honors Physiology

MATH

Common Core Algebra 1

Common Core Geometry

Common Core Algebra 2

Honors Pre-Calculus

AP Statistics

AP Calculus A-B, B-C

Note: Math placement is

based on individual student need

Elective Choices:

AP Electives

· AP Studio Art

· AP Art History

· AP Spanish Language

· AP Music Theory

Other Electives

Sports Medicine, Sports Therapy,

Marching Band, Theater, Strings,

Choir, Landscaping, Journalism,

Graphic Arts, Painting, Drawing, etc.

College Courses

Concurrent enrollment with

Santa Monica & West Los Angeles

Colleges:

Graphic Arts      Media Arts

Steel Drums      Computer Science

Photoshop         Coding

Broadcast Journalism & more!

AP Course Page - Click Here

You do not need to be in the World Language and Global Studies Magnet to qualify for a Bi-Literacy Award. To qualify:

Foreign Language Portion:

Take four years of a language other than English and earn a 3.0 average

OR

Pass the SAT II in a language other that English - score of 600 or above.

OR

Pass an AP exam in a language other than English - score of 3, 4, or 5

English Portion:

Maintain a 2.0 average in all English classes

AND

Pass the CAHSEE with a score of 381 or higher

OR

Pass the CST with a score of 350 or higher

OR

Pass the AP English Language or AP English Literature Exam with a 3, 4, or 5

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Eligibility Requirements

Students in grades 10–­­12 who meet the requirements for membership are eligible to be invited for membership.

The four pillars of NHS are:

• Scholarship
  Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence.
• Service
  This involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation.
• Leadership
  Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.
• Character
  The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.

Students who meet the scholarship requirement will have an opportunity to complete a form detailing their accomplishments in and commitment to service, leadership, and character.

Understanding the Obligations of Membership
Students who accept membership and are inducted into the chapter should be aware of the time and commitment involved with this honor. For example, there will be chapter meetings. Members also must participate in chapter and individual service projects to benefit the school and community.