GATE students are given the opportunity for learning using a variety of strategies that stretch their abilities and talents. An emphasis is also placed on self-generated problem solving and Leadership Training. Lennox School District has received funding for gifted Education since 1993. Support for GATE students is provided at each school site. Classroom teachers recommend students for consideration in the GATE program.
Recommendation is based on exceptional classroom achievement and a survey of gifted characteristics.
Upon receiving parental permission, students meet with the district psychologist to take the GATE Exam. This test correlates highly with the Stanford Binet and takes approximately thirty minutes to administer. Notification of results is mailed to parents and teachers. Classroom teachers offer a variety of enrichment activities. Opportunity is given for GATE students to work cooperatively with both identified and non-identified students in at each school site.