Bus update for the week of March 1. Service suspended for: #5 – Pine Ridge, #5 – Central Middle/Central High, #6 – Northern Trails, #6 – Northern Middle/Northern High, #74 Knapp Forest, #74 – Eastern Middle/Eastern High, #75 – Central Woodlands, #75 – Central Middle/Central High. Service resumes for: #40 – Northern Trails, #40 – Northern Middle/Northern High, #65 – Thornapple, #65 – Central Middle/Central High, #72 – Knapp Forest, #72 – Eastern Middle/Eastern High, #93 – Pine Ridge, #93 – Northern Middle/Northern High.
Gifted Education Model
Welcome to G.A.T.E.Ways!
G.A.T.E.Ways is the name of the Gifted Education Model in Forest Hills Public Schools. We strive to meet the needs of all learners with different levels of service. In each elementary school, every grade level has a gifted cluster teacher who is trained to work with gifted students to help them achieve their individual potential. Our middle school grades 7-8 offer an opportunity for students to test into a math acceleration class at the end of 6th grade. Students in this class then complete Math 7 and Math 8 during 7th grade and Algebra I in 8th grade.G.A.T.E.Ways K-6 Information
K-6 Gifted Testing and the Schoolwide Cluster Grouping Model (FAQ)
The gifted screening nomination window for the 2021-22 school year has closed.
Pleased contact Kristin Kemppainen at gateways@fhps.net, if you have questions.
Accelerated Math 7/8 Class
The application window for the 2021-22 school year for incoming 7th-graders is now closed.
Please contact Kristin Kemppainen at gateways@fhps.net if you have questions. Thank you.
Middle School Accelerated Math 7/8 Class Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Additional Resources and Questions?
As a district dedicated to all learners, families still may want more information about gifted education. Here are three additional resources that can provide more information:
- Michigan State University GATE
- Michigan Association for Gifted Children
- National Association for Gifted Children
If you have any questions regarding the G.A.T.E.Ways program in Forest Hills, please contact Kristin Kemppainen by emailing gateways@fhps.net.
