Contact us:  gateparents@smuhsd.org

What is GATE ?

Our District provides a flexible system of program options to gifted and talented students based on their needs, interests, and abilities.

Honors, advanced standing, and advanced placement courses are available on all campuses and GATE students are cluster-grouped.

District-wide enrichment activities are offered during and after school, in the evenings, school holidays and on weekends to broaden student knowledge of a specific field, encourage students to meet others, provide time for discussions in subject matter not covered in the classroom, and explore future education and career opportunities.

GATE candidates are identified by teachers, counselors, parents, and on-site-coordinators as gifted and talented in one or more of six categories:

1. intellectual ability
2. creative ability
3. specific academic ability
4. leadership ability
5. high achievement
6. outstanding talent in visual and performing arts

What is the GATE Parents Group?

The GATE Parents Group is a non-profit organization that works with the San Mateo Union High School District to:

• Provide enriching activities to GATE students
• Provide Educational opportunities to GATE parents, students & teachers
• Provide financial grants to SMUHSD teachers focused on GATE students
• Provide SAT preparation classes

How do I find out about activities?

A newsletter is distributed 3-4 times yearly. Program announcements are also made available via email and on this website.