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hands on/minds on education

Problem Solving, Inquiry & Learning

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GATE Academy’s mission is to provide gifted children with an inquiry-based accelerated education that allows them to learn at their own pace, rather than at standard grade level. Through the practice of inquiry investigation, our kids learn how to learn anything. 

GATE Academy students are expected to develop the ability to ask meaningful questions on any topic. They are taught to investigate answers as well as uncover deeper meanings.  They practice the tasks of synthesizing their work in a written or visual form that summarizes their investigation and conclusions. And, our students learn to teach others and explain the substance of their investigative work to them. 

GATE students acquire excellent skills in critical thinking, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and effective communication. When our students graduate they are masters of investigation.  They are also mindful of themselves, respectful of others, and positive contributors to a community of learning.  See our Student Code for more details.

GATE at a glance

IS MY CHILD GIFTED?
IS GATE ACADEMY RIGHT FOR MY CHILD?
HOW TO APPLY
 
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about GATE

GATE Academy is a year-round day school dedicated to educating academically-gifted students in grades K–8 with an inquiry-based curriculum.

We are located in San Rafael, California, 20 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. 
Email or call us at 415  491-4700.
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  • Home
    • Welcome
    • Giftedness >
      • Is My Child Gifted?
      • GATE: The right fit?
      • Gifted Resources
    • Photo Tour
  • About
    • Mission & Philosophy
    • History
    • Faculty
    • Trustees
    • Graduates
  • Admissions
    • Early Kindergarten
    • Testing >
      • Early Assessment Matters
    • Application Forms
  • Academics
    • Middle School: 5th-8th
    • Inquiry
    • Mathematics
    • Science Lab
    • Foreign Languages
    • Mindfulness
    • Physical Education
    • Afterschool Offerings
  • Student Code
    • What Our Kids Say
    • Peer Groups
  • Parents
    • What Our Parents Say
    • The Gifted Journey
  • Calendar
  • Contact
    • Directions
    • Privacy Policy
  • COVID-19 CSP & SSSPP