The GATE program at Los Alamos High School is based on the autonomous learner model. GATE students are expected to pursue a project focusing on an area of personal interest. The project should address topics that are outside or beyond the high school curriculum. All students participating in GATE at LAHS are expected to develop and pursue a GATE project. Each participating student will also need to attend an IEP (individualized educational plan) meeting and develop an IEP in conjunction with his or her GATE advisor.
LAHS GATE uses a pullout model. GATE students will have formal meeting with their peers once every six weeks. Students will have the choice of meeting before school or during period 4A. During these meeting, students will discuss and troubleshoot their projects with the group. The last meeting of the school year will be used for project presentations. Additional informal meetings between GATE students and advisors can occur on an as-needed basis.
Students will not receive school credit or a grade on their transcripts for participating in GATE.
