Program Options - Elementary

Students are clustered in at least one class at each grade level at each school site. Focus is placed on the development of critical thinking skills and problem solving activities, and sustained academic success. Curriculum is modified to meet student needs. Accelerated or extended learning opportunities are provided as appropriate. Students are encouraged to participate in optional activities provided by the school (Lunch Lab), district (Fun Fridays), and local colleges and/or community events.

"Odyssey of the Mind" sponsored by the district promoting creative problem solving and collaborative teamwork.

"Solve It Day" sponsored by the District at different school locations.

"Invention Convention" is a STEAM focused district program open to ALL students in 3rd - 5th grade. Our 4th Annual Invention Convention kick off will begin with an informative parent meeting on Monday, September 16th in the University Center MPR from 6 - 7 pm. Our Invention Convention Showcase will be held on Friday, November 15th in the University Center MPR from 6 - 7 pm. Registration information will be emailed to all 3rd - 5th grade families on September 17th.

Program Options - Secondary

Students have an opportunity to meet together for at least one period a day in an appropriate honors or advanced placement class. Participation in optional activities provided by the school (ACES - After Class Enrichment Series), district (Fun Fridays), local colleges and/or community events is encouraged.

"Odyssey of the Mind" sponsored by the district promoting creative problem solving and collaborative teamwork.

"Teen Tech Convention" is a district program offered to 6th grade students at the Thousand Oaks Teen Center.

Program Content

Content of the GATE Program includes, but is not limited to:

• Qualitatively differentiated learning experiences in academic areas, the visual arts and the performing arts.
• Accelerated learning options.
• Development of critical thinking and creative problem solving abilities.
• Development of ethical standards, realistic healthy self concepts, sensitivity and responsibility.
• Alternative interventions for underachieving, economically disadvantaged or culturally and linguistically diverse GATE students. 

If your child was identified as GATE in another District we need the following information to assess if they are eligible for GATE in CVUSD.

Results/Test type for all previous assessments.

Standardized state testing results.

Please send this information with a letter describing your student to:

Student Support Services
CVUSD
1400 East Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Email: Stefanie Caswell

Our 2019-2020 GATE testing is complete. 

If you are interested in having your 4th - 12th grade student tested for GATE during the 2020-2021 school year, please complete the GATE parent referral form found below and send directly to Student Support Services by Friday, October 30, 2020. 

Upon receipt of a parent GATE referral, a teacher referral may also be requested to provide additional assessment/performance information which aids in the identification process.

GATE parent referral: English   Spanish

CVUSD GATE identification begins in third grade. All third grade students have the opportunity to participate in GATE testing conducted in December. Information on these assessments will come home with all third graders in October. Consent forms should be completed and returned to your child's 3rd grade teacher prior to October 30, 2020 for testing in the 2020-2021 school year.

3rd Grade GATE Assessment Consent Form: English   Spanish

Here is the timeline for district assessments.

Parental Consent for GATE Testing
Please sign the Parental Consent for Student Assessment and Participation form English or Spanish and return to Student Support Services. This form must be signed by parent/legal guardian in order for your student to participate in GATE testing.

You can mail or email the form to:

Student Support Services
CVUSD
1400 Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Email - Stefanie Caswell