Duval County Public Schools



Mandarin Middle SchoolGifted and Academically Talented Education (GATE) ProgramStudent ApplicationFor the 2019-2020 School Year Please return this completed application and all supporting documents no later than May 31,2019_to:Mandarin Middle School (#259)Curriculum Office 5100 Hood Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 Phone: 904-292-0555PART 1: Demographic Information Please print in blue or black ink.Name: Last First M.I.Address: City: Zip Home Phone: Cell: Date of Birth: DCPS Student Identification Number: S___________________________________Present school of attendance: Grade level: FSA scores/levels/Percentile (most recent): Math: Reading: Parent/Guardian’s Name: Phone: work: cell: Parent/Guardian’s Name: Phone: work: cell: PART 2: Admission & Continuation RequirementsAll students in Mandarin Middle School’s GATE program must meet the criteria below for admission, continued enrollment, and proper progression in the program. If any one of the criteria below is not met, the student will not be admitted to the program:? Minimum level 4 and/or 5 on the FSA math and reading assessments? Lexile score on or above grade level? 3.0 unweighted GPA for admission and continuation at the end of 5th, 6th, and 7th grade.? Students who have an FSA Math score of Level 4 will go into Advanced Math I/Algebra track? Students who have an FSA Math score of Level 5 will go into Advanced Math II/Geometry track***Students with a current Gifted Education Plan should still complete this application, but will be automatically accepted in GATE***PART 3: Contracts of Understanding for Students and ParentsStudent statement of understanding and commitment:I understand my enrollment in the Mandarin Middle School GATE Program will be an opportunity that provides an exciting challenge for me. I understand that I must focus my energies as a highly motivated student in preparation for and participation in the curriculum. I understand this program is rigorous and demanding. I have read and understand the policies regarding continuation in the Mandarin Middle School GATE Program.Student signature: Date: Parent/Guardian statement of understanding and commitment: I/We have read, understand, and support my/our student’s statement of understanding and commitment above. I/We commit myself/ourselves to playing an active role in my/our student’s participation in the Mandarin Middle School GATE Program. I/We will attend parent meetings as scheduled by the school and commit myself/ourselves to getting to know my/our student’s teachers. I have read the policies regarding continuation in the Mandarin Middle School GATE Program and agree to abide by their intent and purpose. I/We will be regular and persistent in communicating with my/our student what he/she is doing at school and question him/her about academic progress.Parent(s)/Guardian(s) signature: Date: PART 4: Supporting DocumentsPlease check each of the following to ensure they are included/completed with your application:I have completed all parts of the application.I have attached copies of my report card/academic transcript and my FSA Score Report.I have signed the student statement of understanding.My parents/guardians have signed their statement of understanding. Return this completed application to the Mandarin Middle School no later than May 31, 2019.SPECIAL TRANSFER OPTION APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED VIA THE PARENT FOCUS PORTAL TO THE DCPS SCHOOL CHOICE OFFICE by February 28, 2019. Once a student is accepted into Mandarin Middle School, we will review the GATE application. Entry for the school via SPECIAL TRANSFER OPTION must be confirmed first; entry into GATE is determined at the school level afterward.Are you ready to open the GATE to success and SOAR above the rest?Come spread your wings and join us in the Nest at MMS! ................
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