Forest Hills Public Schools

All Learners Achieving Individual Potential

Bus update for May 3-7

Service resumes: #6 – NT, #6 – NHMS/NHS, #69 – TA, #69 – NHMS/NHS, #74 – KF , #74 – EMS/EHS, #75 – CW, #75 – CMS/CHS, #76 – OV, #76 – NHMS/NHS, #89 – TA, #89 – CMS/CHS. Service suspended: #1 – MB, #1 – EMS/EHS, #9 – CW, #9 – CMS/CHS, #65 – TA, #65 – CMS/CHS, #72 – KF, #72 – EMS/EHS, #84 – COL, #84 – NHMS/NHS.

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Gifted Education Model

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Welcome to G.A.T.E.Ways!

elementary kids sitting on the floor by a locker bankG.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

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K-5 2021 Gifted Screening Dates (PDF doc.)

K-6 Gifted Testing and the Schoolwide Cluster Grouping Model (FAQ)

The gifted screening nomination window has ended for the 2021-22 school year. Screening is now underway in our elementary buildings (please see schedule above). Results will be mailed home via USPS on June 8, 2021. Pleased contact Kristin Kemppainen at gateways@fhps.net, if you have questions.

Accelerated Math 7/8 Class

middle school student opening a lockerThe application window for the 2021-22 school year for incoming 7th-graders is now closed. Letters of qualification will be mailed home on June 8 via USPS.

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:

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.