School Sites - Elementary Schools
Brookhaven Elementary School
Brookhaven, a Blue Ribbon School, is proud of its rigorous academic program. GATE students are challenged and highly motivated to excel in their area of strength and expertise. Our goal is to provide each GATE student with the opportunity to fully develop his/her abilities and interest to their highest potential while maintaining a sense of class community.
GATE students at Brookhaven are clustered within the regular education program with teachers who have been trained in instructional differentiation. Each cluster teacher has created a friendly working environment in which all students participate in well-developed activities. Throughout the year, the teacher provides them with opportunities for enrichment, acceleration, and a variety of challenging educational experiences. Clustering provides the students the opportunity to have higher and more complex levels of discussions with their fellow GATE students.
All Brookhaven teachers have been trained in differentiation of the curriculum in each content area. Differentiated instruction takes many different forms at Brookhaven. For example, students who are reading at a high level, study classic literature selections and have high-level discussion in Literary Circles. Individual students are encouraged to explore a variety of subject areas, from science to social studies, thus expanding their minds and sharing their knowledge with others. The Accelerated Reading program motivates students to read literature several years beyond their grade level. As students strive to earn points, they are increasing vocabulary and comprehension in advanced themes and literary styles.
Bryant Ranch Elementary School
Bryant Ranch is proud of it's Blue Ribbon GATE community. There are currently 40 GATE identified students in the fourth and fifth grades. Our GATE cluster teachers have worked hard to plan meaningful and challenging activities for this school year. Gifted students at Bryant Ranch are involved in a multitude of activities both during the regular instructional day and for special activities as well. Some of these special programs are highlighted as follows:During the first part of the school year, students are involved in bi-weekly Academic Academies focusing on technology. Students are researching, planning, and writing applications for inventions they have designed.
The month of October brings the beginning of FSEA (Future Scientists and Engineers of America.) This will be the seventh year of our after school science program. Once again parent volunteers who specialize in engineering and math, together with classroom teachers will direct this group. Two projects will be selected with students meeting once weekly into the spring.
The last Academic Academy focuses on challenging math topics and strategies. At the end of this session, four fourth grade students and four fifth grade students are selected to compete in the Orange County Math Field Day to be held in May. Credentialed teacher, Robin Rubenstein, will work hard to prepare these young mathematicians for a day full of fun and challenge.
Our rich and diverse program is what keeps most of our students in their home school setting. Data further validates that the Bryant Ranch GATE program is academically challenging. Gifted students at Bryant Ranch School perform just as well or better on State and district assessments in comparison to GATE students who attend other settings. This is one of the reasons Bryant Ranch School is a two time recipient of the California Distinguished School Award and has also received the coveted National Blue Ribbon honor on two separate occasions as well!
Fairmont Elementary School
The 4th grade GATE cluster at Fairmont Elementary
participates in monthly Book Talks with great enthusiasm. This is an
opportunity to explore different genres and to work on oral presentation
skills. Accompanying the presentation is a prop of the student's
choosing, one that will further entice others to read the book and help the
student in the explanation of a particular character, scene, or problem.
I am always pleased with the depth and complexity of many of the students. The
children have explored Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, and Realistic
Fiction.
The 5th grade GATE students at
Glenknoll Elementary School
Bright and talented students will become analytical
thinkers, creative producers and practical problem solvers by participating in
the cluster program at Glenknoll.
For the art lover we offer the Art Masters program
as well as many opportunities for independent self expression. Using famous
artists and their unique styles as a jumping off point we encourage students to
create still-lifes, landscapes, collages, and 3-dimenisional sculpture. This
year we have an after school art club which offers students a chance to further
stretch their artistic muscles.
Love acting? Each year many musical productions are
launched at Glenknoll. The 6th grade musical is always on a wide variety of
topics from Geology to Macbeth or Theseaus to Great Americans, the students
love to be involved in these dramatic presentations.
Are you a joiner? Glenknoll has several after
school clubs. There are leadership opportunities, a book club, a newspaper, and
Glenknoll TV for the future newscasters out there. The GATE students have an opportunity to participate
in FSEA-- Future Scientists and Engineers of America. These students will meet weekly after school
with an enthusiastic engineer to create catapults, windmills, popsicle stick
bridges, and more. Working in teams of
two, this competitive club introduces the students to the concept of designing,
building and testing their creations.
The History Buffs will enjoy our simulations. In
4th grade the "Walk through California" simulation allows students to
experience our state from it’s origin as a state.5th grade students
will explore the Revolutionary War and in
6th grade the students will go back to ancient civilizations as an actual
figure from history. Dressed in costume with props they will perform their part
as well as participate in a student created skit.
For the scientists out there we have many
opportunities for you to invent, create, build, or destroy. Hands-on, inquiry
based science is evident in the classrooms as students use the materials we
provide to re-create scientific experiments.
Math lover? Well, we cater to you and your passion.
The teachers collaborate to give high achievers the optimum math environment.
While all the standards are taught and tested students will also enjoy
budgeting, designing, and building toothpick bridges or completing algebra
puzzles, solving logic based problems, or even learning how to budget and save
money. Interest centers are utilized to give students the opportunity to
explore different areas of the math curriculum
Is language arts your favorite subject? Well, we
have literature circles, literature clubs, and lots of tiered activities to
hold your interest. The students will explore many genres of literature as well
as have opportunities to meet at the public library every three weeks to
further explore the magical world of literature. After reading a book a student
could write a play, perform a reader's theater, write and perform a rap,
collaborate and invent a literature talk show, or a host of other activities. If
you have a yen for writing then you will have an opportunity to write poetry,
Greek tragedies, plays, diary entries, newspaper articles, an online blog, and
even your life story.
Glenview Elementary School
Glenview is proud to offer its GATE students a program that presents challenge, provides encouragement, and promotes creativity. Clustered in small groups within the regular classroom, GATE students can enjoy intellectual peer interaction while pursuing content standards at their own elevated level. With teachers specially trained in Differentiated Instruction, students are supported as they move at their accelerated pace, utilize higher level thinking skills, and pursue areas of personal interest via Independent Study.
With attention to Learning Styles and Gardner's Intelligences, Glenview strives to meet the needs of its highly capable students. Students are encouraged to take risks and to create sophisticated end products that demonstrate, in imaginative ways, what they have learned. They go beyond the basic content to conduct individually designed research projects. Gifted students can option out of material they have already mastered and proceed with enrichment opportunities.
The Glenview GATE program incorporates the Dimensions of Depth and Complexity, the Content Imperatives, and the Scholarly Traits in order to instill critical thinking skills in its students. An emphasis is also placed on organization and study skills. The Glenview goal is that regardless of individual differences, Glenview's gifted students will emerge with self-reliance, resiliency, profound curiosity, and all-around academic excellence.
Golden Elementary School
Golden proudly houses the GATE magnet program for
the west side of the district for those schools feeding into
Our goals are to:
- provide
a high quality educational program that encompasses the state content standards
in all curricular areas
- develop
organizational and study skills
- facilitate
the use of technology
- foster
the development of critical thinking
- communicate
effectively
- nurture
each students social and emotional development
- cultivate
an internal motivation for learning
As a
GATE students at Golden are placed in
self-contained classrooms with other GATE students. Golden currently has 5 GATE
magnet classes for the 07-08 school year. All GATE teachers at Golden have been
trained in Differentiated Instruction and most have participated in the
California Association of the Gifted Sandra Kaplan training at USC on the
elements of Depth and Complexity and Content Imperatives. Our staff is
knowledgeable in regards to the cognitive and social/emotional needs of gifted
students. The teachers facilitate a positive working environment using
authentic curriculum in which all students feel challenged and safe.
Lakeview Elementary School
Lakeview Elementary, the newest PYLUSD elementary school, is proud of its rigorous academic program where all students are highly motivated to excel in their areas of strength and improve in areas where they are challenged. Our goal, for our GATE students, is to provide opportunities to fully develop their interests and strengthen their knowledge, challenge their abilities to reach their full potential, while maintaining a sense of class community.
Lakeview's GATE program provides opportunities for its GATE identified and high achieving students in all curricular areas through the use of differentiated instruction, curriculum compacting, and special activities. GATE students at Lakeview are clustered within the regular education classroom with teachers who have been trained in instructional differentiation. Clustering provides students the opportunity to have higher level and more complex discussions with fellow GATE and high achieving classmates. In the cluster setting, GATE and high achieving students have the opportunity to compact the regular class curriculum and progress through the standard text at a faster pace or receive next grade level supplemental materials on focused concept areas in math and language arts.
The teachers at Lakeview are fortunate to continue to receive comprehensive staff development in differentiating curriculum and are adding materials to support this philosophy. All students, from the identified gifted to the learning challenged have abundant opportunities to have their academic needs met. Together with our regular population, our 4th and 5th grade GATE students are encouraged to continue to reach their full academic potential.
Linda Vista Elementary School
GATE students at Linda Vista Elementary School are grouped in clusters within the regular education classroom. Their teachers provide them with a variety of challenging opportunities in all areas. Whenever possible, students engage in higher-level thinking assignments and activities promoting logic and problem solving. Differentiation is used in all core subject matters to challenge each and every student to reach his/her academic potential.
4th graders are compacting in math and have the opportunity to accelerate through 5th grade math concepts with individualized contracts in each mathematical area. They are also offered enrichment through more challenging daily assignments. These high achieving students also have the opportunity to participate in Internet mathematical problem-solving activities.
In language arts, our fourth grade GATE students meet in an advanced literature group to read novels and explore and analyze them to promote deeper understanding of the literary work. The process of compacting has the students motivated and excited to do well! Our PTA has purchased the Scholastic "Reading Counts" program to encourage and reward all students for extending their reading.
Social studies in 4th grade offers all sorts of challenging opportunities for our GATE students. Some choose to write journal entries from the points of view of different explorers, while others choose to further develop their map skills.
5th grade at Linda Vista is a very exciting year. Our GATE and very high achieving students are pulled out of the regular classroom four times each week to participate in two special math classes with challenge and problem solving activities, an extra challenge reading group, and an extra computer class where they explore and compare informational websites, tryout various science websites, and build projects using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. They also have daily challenge opportunities in most areas of the curriculum.
In math, our GATE students are offered
daily enrichment activities along with the option of moving on to the
sixth grade curriculum. Our pull-out math classes occur as the rest of
the class is reviewing concepts already taught or working on needed
skills.
In social studies, we engage in many interactive colonial activities including Colonial Day, Walk Through the American Revolution, Riley's Farm Revolutionary War Reenactment, and Jamestown Journals. Students also give historical character speeches from the perspective of Colonial Americans. Debates are an ongoing activity with our 5th grade GATE and high achieving students, as are in-depth discussions, complex projects, and creative study guides.
Our 4th and 5th grade GATE students are encouraged to try our after school science labs. Our fifth grade students explore many hands on water and weather activities that include challenging labs for high achieving students, using the scientific method and various weather websites. they are able to track hurricanes and big stoms and forecast the week's weather!
Linda Vista students are challenged to incorporate a variety of learning styles to maximize their potential and build critical thinking skills through all areas of the curriculum. We want to enable these students to become studious, self-motivated, and resourceful leaders!Mabel Paine Elementary School
Each
year here at Mabel Paine we provide specific individualized academic enrichment
opportunities for our GATE cluster students. The students are challenged and
encouraged to reach for their personal best in each and every project and
assignment. Students are expected to push themselves towards individual areas
of strength while continuing to strive for excellence in all other academic
areas.
The
GATE cluster students work with teachers that have been trained in
differentiated instruction, as well as in, the correct implementation of higher
level thinking "Depth and Complexity Icons".
In
the area of technology students are participating in a number of activities:
from creating “Web Pages” for novels read during Book Clubs, to researching
information on historical events, authors, book reviews, math and more. The kids are also involved in our first after
school “Internet Class”, in which
the kids participate in “Class Chat Rooms”, “Discussion Boards” and numerous
other assignments and activities.
The
students are also experiencing a differentiated curriculum with their studies
of mathematics. With expanded sessions
focusing on Algebra, Problem Solving, Logic, and Core studies in the
basics. Students also have the
opportunity to explore advanced level mathematics through weekly investigations
and projects.
In
reading this year the students and teachers are reading through the entire Chronicles
of Narnia series, as well as, continuing to read and explore higher level
novels and authors. We are utilizing the Depth and Complexity icons in order to
look more deeply into the authors' intent and messages within the novels. GATE
students are preparing to organize, plan, and implement a small group
"Book Club" for their reading.
We
have also been writing up a storm with poetry, creative writing pieces, and
essay writing across the domains. Our lessons, assignments, and projects are
tiered across the curriculum in order to meet the needs of each individual
student.
In
Social Studies the students have the opportunity to complete an individualized
research/independent research study on a variety of historical themes,
including: The Gold Rush, California Missions, and the Revolutionary War. The
students will also have the unique opportunity to learn about the Justice
system through an Interact Unit.
Science
continues to have a hands-on approach through the use of Interact Units. Such
units include the study of Electricity, Oceans, and an Invention unit where the
kids become inventors.
Lastly,
the Arts continue to be an important part of the curriculum. We include studies
of the art masters and creating student masterpieces along with having various
"Art Days". We also have an annual play in which the students sing,
act, and perform for an enchanted week of performances.
Enriching,
extending, and flourishing continue to be our goals and expectations for all
students at Mabel Paine.
Melrose Elementary School
In our fourth year of
operation,
Each GATE student has the
option of working with the teacher to develop a Personalized Education Plan
(PEP) that outlines his/her specific goals for the year. These areas of focus can relate to academics,
study skills, and/or social-emotional growth.
Students are allowed to “compact out” of material they have already
mastered and pursue individual areas of passion through Independent Study and
Research & Design Projects. All GATE
students seek to excel in the mastery of the core curriculum standards.
At
Morse Elementary School
Morse Elementary School is committed to providing a challenging and engaging educational program that meets the needs of its GATE and high achieving students. Students in grades 4-6 are clustered within the regular education classrooms where all teachers have been trained in differentiated instruction. Lessons are designed so that each student, as an individual, is working up to their full potential. Special emphasis is placed upon teaching students the art of questioning techniques to engage them in critical thinking.
We take pride in offering a monthly academic academy, which is a two-hour time block where GATE and high achieving students participate in rewarding and motivating activities in the areas of science, math, language arts, and computer technology. Topics scheduled for academies this year include: Art, Geography, U.S. History and Science. All teachers in grades 4-6 are actively involved in teaching these classes on a rotational basis. For a permanent record of accomplishments, each student maintains an individual portfolio of all work completed in the academies. Field trips to places such as, museums, local businesses and CSUF encourage students to begin thinking about their future career paths.
In addition to the academies, Morse students are provided with leadership
opportunities in Student Council, the production of ourschool newspaper,
"The Scoop" and the publication of our “Wild Cat” magazine. As in the
past, parents who have any journalistic experience are welcome to volunteer
with these two publications. Students
are taught interviewing skills, how to take a poll and produce a high quality
product! This year, the Scoop includes the following members: a staff
photographer, advice columnists, movie critics, sports editor, a Man &
Woman on the Street column, a technology column and co-editors.
Although all teachers utilize flexible grouping to accommodate the needs of advanced learners in their classroom, students in the upper grades are leveled for math and in 6th grade, the accelerated class is instructed in the Dolciani Methods and Structures Course II. Our challenging math programs are designed to ensure students reach their highest potential and to prepare them for honors classes in middle school. In addition, a strong emphasis on explicit direct instruction and hands on real-world math situations bring life experiences into the classroom.
Parkview
Parkview offers high school courses that meet the A through G requirements
of the
Independent study can be an excellent alternative for a student who is
working at a GATE level! Parkview does not have a specific GATE program, but
since each student is working independently a unique, standards-based program
can be tailored to meet the needs of each student. While completing the
standard curriculum requirements, gifted students at Parkview often find they
have time to pursue their own special interests and projects at their own pace,
whether it is reading, research, writing, math, history , science, technology
or other area of interest. Research and projects can often be done in the
community, providing hands-on and first-hand contact with community resources
for the student.
While enrolled at Parkview, our
students may also access selected classes or activities at their district
school campus. In addition to all this, Parkview staff is also working to offer
our students opportunities to take part in such challenges as Leadership
Classes, Musicals, Essay Writing Contests, Geography Challenges, Physical Fitness
Programs, Community Service Programs, District GATE Club and other such special
activities. For more information, you may contact
Rio Vista Elementary School
Rio Vista is proud to offer a comprehensive program that challenges and meets the needs of its GATE students. In an effort to foster intellectual peer interaction, GATE students work together in groups of five to eight students for core subjects. These clusters are placed in rooms with teachers who are trained in Differentiated Instruction.
Attention to the Dimensions of Depth and Complexity, the Scholarly Traits, Content Imperatives, and Learning Styles assures that these students will utilize higher level thinking skills, proceed at a pace commensurate with ability, and create exciting, unique product.
Each student works with the teacher to develop his/her specific goals for the year. These areas of focus can relate to academics, study skills, and/or social-emotional growth. Students Òcompact outÓ of material they have already mastered and pursue individual areas of passion through Independent Study and Research & Design Projects. All seek to excel in the mastery of core curriculum standards.Accelerated Reader: Students choose to read books in their specific Zones of Proximal Development. This allows GATE students to read literature several years above grade level. After enjoying a book, a student takes a quiz for points. As students aim for "personal best," they are increasing vocabulary and comprehension and getting exposure to advanced themes and literary styles.
Scientific Inquiry: At the conclusion of a Beckman Science Unit, GATE students are encouraged to design and carry out a scientific experiment. It will have all the components of actual inquiry - a question, hypothesis, procedure, and most exciting of all, results! A proper scientific notebook will document the discovery; and who knows where it will lead?
Rio Vista recognizes that GATE students require a differentiated curriculum that meets their needs. Rio also recognizes that students need to belong. In an effort to promote good citizenship and teamwork, Rio Vista's slogan is T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More) Rio Celebrates Learning. It's a place where the social and emotional well-being as well as the cognitive development of students is important. It's Great to be GATE at Rio!
Rose Drive Elementary School
Learning the core curriculum through their area of
giftedness and matching their assessment to the area of giftedness is key. For example during the study of Colonial
America a student might exhibit their learning of different aspects of daily
life by constructing a village that displays the content knowledge of the
standard. Learning and expanding upon
the contents standards in Earth Science students show their knowledge by
creating a PowerPoint presentation importing graphics and research acquired
through the use of Internet or news articles on igneous, metamorphic, and
sedimentary rocks. Students might
dramatize life as a pioneer through writing a play and producing it with their friends
through the use
Ruby Drive Elementary School
DISCOVER and GATE identified students are clustered within the mainstream classrooms at Ruby Drive. These students are provided additional enrichment opportunities during and after school hours. Our goal is to challenge our students so that each can fully develop his/her potential.
GATE students, along with their parents and classroom teachers, develop a Personal Education Plan to help individuals strive for success. Student and parent input is used to determine areas of strength and to set goals for the school year. GATE students are given the opportunity to work at an accelerated pace in order to meet their individual needs.
DISCOVER/GATE students have the opportunity to participate in the after-school CASA program. This program provides direct homework supervision, sports activities and enrichment opportunities.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
GATE students at
The teachers of our cluster
students have all been trained in Differentiated Instruction and Depth and
Complexity. Many different strategies
are utilized to ensure that each student is being challenged and provided with
opportunities to succeed and excel. Students participate in book
clubs/discussion groups, literature circles, Latin and Greek root studies,
creative writing, in depth study and research, math acceleration, and
leadership within the classroom and the school.
Our GATE students organize and implement “The Sierra Vista Annual
Spelling Bee.” In a cross-grade
curricular process, students learn how to become an expert in an academic area
of their choice. They then present their
knowledge to their fellow classmates.
In the content area of social
studies, the fourth grade cluster develops enrichment activies for the Gold
Rush unit. The fifth grade cluster plans
an interactive “Colony Day” to enhance their curriculum. The sixth grade cluster prepares and implements
a formal collegiate debate regarding controversial social studies’ topics.
Here at
Topaz Elementary School
GATE and
Discover students at Topaz are clustered when possible within the mainstream
classrooms. GATE and discover students are provided additional
opportunities to address their specific needs. Students are exposed to
depth and complexity concepts in order to help foster social, emotional, and
linguistic development. Students participate in activities such as literature
circles, reciprocal teaching, responses to literature, and creative
writing. Additionally, in order to help foster growth in mathematics,
teachers focus on problem solving strategies and students practice with the
mathematics computer program Accelerated Math. This gives students the
opportunity to work to their own challenge level. By investing in
technology, Topaz is proud to offer GATE and Discover students many
opportunities to research topics and create electronic projects to enhance
their language ability, as well as participate in Accelerated Reader which
allows students to read and check their comprehension at their established
reading level by testing on the computer.
Travis Ranch Elementary School
GATE students at Travis Ranch Elementary are clustered
within the regular education program with teachers who have been trained in
instructional differentiation. Each
cluster teacher has created a friendly working environment in which all
students can participate in challenging, enlightening, and intriguing
activities, which pursue content standards at an elevated level. Clustering provides the students with the
opportunity for higher and more complex levels of discussions with their fellow
GATE students. Our goal is to provide
each student with the opportunity to fully develop his or her abilities and
interests while maintaining a sense of a class community. The main focus continues to be
differentiation that is rooted in the recognition of the GATE students’
differing learning characteristics and behaviors. Difficult and demanding activities that are
related to core curriculum and take into consideration the pace at which they
learn, the depth of understanding, and their interest through a variety of
strategies are included along with these high expectations.
Tynes Elementary School
Differentiated instruction at John O. Tynes Elementary School's GATE magnet program takes many different forms. For example, students are reading high level, challenging, quality literature selections. Students choose both fiction and non-fiction works that reflect their individual interests. Their selection is explored and discussed in depth to promote deeper understanding. The Accelerated Reader program motivates students to read literature several years beyond their grade level. Individuals are encouraged to explore a variety of subject areas, from novels to science and social studies, thus expanding their own minds and sharing their knowledge with others. Students also use the internet to explore other works written by favorite authors.
Students are also being challenged in each of the math strands in preparation for the advanced math classes at Kraemer Middle School. Students are refining their problem-solving and critical thinking skills and are also participating in math lab activities. The 6th grade students are preparing to participate in the national Math Olympics. In addition, our students are doing a variety of hands-on science projects and are participating in both peer tutoring and cross-age tutoring programs in both math and science. Students also expand their research skills by exploring the internet for in-depth research for their social studies and science projects.
Van Buren Elementary School
At Van Buren, daily activities and teacher training support and extend the learning of high achieving and GATE students at all levels by providing them with differentiated instruction. Independent work, math lab, writer's workshop and literature circles provide stimulus for all students - primary and upper grade. All fourth, fifth and sixth grade classes break into leveled groups throughout the day for core subject areas. Examples of these accelerated opportunities include high-level math lessons and alternative assignments in social studies that challenge upper graders. Sixth graders have the opportunity meet before school for math enrichment with Mr. Tait.
Van Buren has a tradition of enabling our students to meet the highest standards both academically and personally. Teachers and students work together to achieve high goals. At Van Buren, teachers assist students in meeting their emotional and personal growth through school leadership opportunities and cross-grade interactions. Teachers also work with students to prepare them for the rigor and organization needed to be successful in junior high and high school.
After completing coursework at Van Buren, and working with the teachers toward personal goals, Van Buren students are extremely well prepared for the advanced classes in Middle School as well as the IB, AP, and advanced coursework available at Valencia High School.
Wagner Elementary School
Wagner Elementary is very proud of its GATE program as it
continues to grow and change! The GATE
students at Wagner are clustered within the general education program with
teachers that have been trained in the processes of differentiated instruction. Within the academic programs, these teachers
provide the GATE students with opportunities to accelerate, to enrich their
learning experiences, and to be challenged in various ways.
Woodsboro Elementary School
Highly capable students, thoroughly trained teachers, and
supportive parents are key reasons for the incredible success in the Woodsboro
GATE Magnet program. The greatest
benefit of the Magnet program is the devoted attention that teachers are able
to provide their students. By grouping
gifted students in one classroom, the teacher is able to focus on the needs of advanced
learners without being divided between the needs of other learners. This seemingly small factor of teacher
attention has a great impact on the level of classroom discussions, quality of
daily work, and increased time for meaningful projects.
It is extremely comforting for gifted learners to find
themselves in an environment where hard work and unique thinking are valued and
encouraged by their peers. Learning with
other students who are also driven to excel is a very freeing experience. Students in Magnet classrooms support and
encourage each other in ways that unparallel in a cluster classroom. As a result, students build deep friendships
that tend to last throughout their academic career. Although one of the main reasons students hesitate
to leave their home school is the fear of losing old friendships, time and time
again it is the new friendships they make in the Magnet program that become one
of the most important reasons students choose to continue learning in the Magnet
program.