- Colton Joint Unified School District
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- GATE/Honors Program
- Why participate in the GATE program?
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An Educational Services Department:
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 909-580-6542
Eric Mooney Ed.D., Director of Educational Services (7 - 12) | Nancy Fierro, Administrative Assistant | John Conboy, Coordinator of SDC Testing & Data, | Michael Ramirez, Administrative Assistant | Andrea Hovechar, Curriculum Program Specialist, Science | MaryBeth Richardson, Curriculum Program Specialist, English | Denise Tschida, Curriculum Program Specialist, Mathematics | Ken Soldmann, | Curriculum Program Specialist, Career Pathways | Lauren Tyler, Curriculum Program Specialist, Educational Technology | Kelli VanVelkinburgh, Curriculum Program Specialist, Educational Technology.
Why participate in the GATE program?
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Challenge Yourself
Posted by:Don't waste time sitting in a class that's too easy for you and bores you!
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Increase your Grade Point Average
Posted by:Earn increased Grade Point Average for A's, B's and C's in these courses.
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Gain skills that will help you succeed in college and in life.
Posted by:Improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniques.
Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work -
Broaden Your Intellectual Horizons
Posted by:Be part of a community of students and educators who are passionate, curious, and committed to academic excellence.
Engage in intense discussions, solve problems collaboratively, and learn to write clearly and persuasively. -
Prepare to Earn College Credit on Sophomore, Junior, and Senior AP Courses
Posted by:Receive recognition from more than 3,600 colleges and universities that annually receive AP Exam scores. Over 90% of 4-year colleges in the U.S. provide credit and/or advanced placement for qualifying scores.
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Stand Out in the College Admissions Process
Posted by:Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for college.
Show your willingness to take the most rigorous courses available to you.
Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence.