Why Choose Woodland Park?

Is large enough to offer comprehensive programs at all levels
Is small enough for the personal attention and comforts of a caring community
Is consistently well above state averages in ACT scores
Has students competing every year at the state and national levels in sports, academic competitions, and activities

About Us

Located north of Pikes Peak in a spectacular mountain setting
Includes the cities of Divide, Florissant and Woodland Park. In 2011, we had 145 out‐ of‐district students and we accept many new ones each year
Small community with easy access to metropolitan area
Opportunities for homeschooling families include an on‐line program, part‐time enrollment and afternoon enrichment classes at the elementary level (Cottage School)

Our Curriculum

WPSD is committed to high academic achievement for every child.

Staff collaborate across the district to align our curriculum
Teachers meet frequently analyzing assessment data and student progress making instructional adjustments to best meet student needs
We understand the importance of educating the whole child, placing a high priority on ensuring our students have opportunities to develop interests, passions and strengths in a variety of areas including the arts, athletics, leadership, and career pathways

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Gifted and Talented

Gifted and Talented Education

Gifted and Talented means school age children whose abilities, talents and potential for accomplishment are so exceptional that they require special provisions to be fulfilled, productive, and contributing members of society. GATE students demonstrate exceptional abilities in one or more of the following:

General intellectual ability
Specific academic aptitude or achievement
Creative or productive thinking
Leadership and human realtions ability
Visual, performing, spatial or musical ability

Woodland Park School District GATE Brochure

GATE Eligibility

Students may be eligible in four areas:

GATE Language Arts
GATE Math
GATE Both Language Arts & Math
GATE Other (to be determined)

Eligibility is determined using a body of evidence by the end of 3rd grade with GATE plans and formal services as required. Students are re-screened in 6th grade. GATE plans are written collaboratively with the student, parents and staff identifying areas of strengths and goals, then reviewed yearly.

Criteria for GATE Eligibility (CogAT or Ability Score plus 2 criteria)

Ability Testing: CogAT 125 Composite Score; or CogAT 135 verbal, nonverbal or quantitative; or WISC 130
Achievement Testing: 95% or above in a content area on a nationally normed achievement test
TCAP: Advanced levels in math, reading or writing
SAGES: 84% normed for gifted population
Characteristics Rating (for example Kingore)
Teacher Recommendation (for example Renzulli Scale)
Portfolio of work demonstrating outstanding work or grade level assessments

GATE Programming Options

In addition to a rigorous general education curriculum with a focus on continous improvement for all students including those at the advanced levels, our GATE programming options include:

Elementary Programming Options:

Enrichment classes designed to challenge and promote in-depth higher level thinking skills
Curriculum compacting
Advanced work models
Differentiated instruction
Independent learning
Clubs
Competitions including Battle of the Books, Spelling Bees, Math competitions, etc.

Middle School Programming Options:

Enrichment classes designed to challenge and promote in-depth higher level thinking skills
Curriculum compacting
Independent learning
Advanced work models
Differentiated learning
Extracurriculars
Competitions including Science Olympiad, Geography Bee, Math competitions, etc.
Career Exploration

High School Programming Options:

Honors classes
Advanced Placement (AP) classes
Dual enrollment for college credit
Career and college guidance
Extracurriculars and leadership opportunities

Woodland Park School District GATE Staff:

Columbine Elementary School: Michelle Jackson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Gateway Elementary School: Michelle Jackson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Summit Elementary School: Donna Frick This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Woodland Park Middle School: Diana Roberts This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Woodland Park High School: Counseling Center: 686-2074

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