(1) Foreign Classroom Teachers :
¡á Native speakers of English from U.S.A., England, Canada,
or Australia
¡á BA/BS degree or higher with an emphasis in education
or early childhood education
¡á More than one year teaching experience
(2) Korean Assistant Teachers:
¡á Fluent English speakers
¡á BA/BS degree or higher in English
or early childhood education
¡á More than one year teaching experience
(3) Special Subjects (Art, Creativity, Math, Science,
Gym, etc.) Teachers:
¡á Native or Fluent English speakers
¡á BA/BS degree or higher in English, Art, or early childhood
education
¡á More than one year teaching experience
Note : All the subjects are taught by foreign teachers
and special subject teachers. Korean assistant teachers
are only in charge of taking care of children on the shuttle
buses and assisting class
while the foreign teachers are teaching. Parents may contact
your Korean assistant teachers if there are concerns about
the behavior or health of your child. However, if you
have questions or concerns about curriculum or academic
progress you may contact your homeroom teacher, GATE Director,
or other Korean counselors at GATE School.
How is GATE School different
from other English Kindergartens?
GATE School got its name from the abbreviation of ¡°Gifted
and Talented Education.¡± In order for your child to be
accepted to into GATE School, he
or she must follow the three criteria
below.
*
Place within the top 5 percentile on the K-ABC gifted
and talented placement exam (distributed by YBM-Sisa
Children¡¯s Intelligence Development Center)
* Pass the GATE English Proficiency Test
* Must have a Teacher Recommendation Letter that abides
by the rules of GATE School
As you can see from our strict entrance policies, GATE
School is composed of children with intelligent minds
and superior English proficiency. With these children,
we offer intense and diverse programs to help our students
to grow and become Global Leaders that will change the
world.
* GT (Gifted & Talented) Program: Thinking, Creating,
and Problem-Solving based
curriculum, GT Math, GT
Science
* Presentation and Visual Education: Computer, projector,
and internet access in all classrooms that give students
on-the-spot access to the latest news and other information
around the world. Students will also be able to make
and present visual and audio presentations in the classroom.
* Global Leadership: As making GATE School students
Global Leaders is our primary goal, we offer
diverse leadership programs that teach our students
philosophy, speech, and presentations.
* Thinking Art, Drama and Musical: Students are able
to learn and experience the world through imagination,
creativity, and music.
Differences Between Gifted
Students and High Achieving Students
Bertie Kingore created the following comparison between
bright learners, gifted learners, and creative learners.(Copyright:Kingore,
B.(Spring 2003). High Achiever, Gifted learners, Creative
learners. Understanding Our Gifted.- In Press. Used
with permission.)
These comparisons may be helpful in answering some tough
questions about why a student who achieves all A¡¯s in
his or her schoolwork may not be considered gifted.
GATE School values communication
between parents and teachers. You may express your opinion
or concerns through three communicational methods:
¡á GATE Communications: The GATE Communication notebook
is the easiest way to communicate with your teacher on
a daily basis.
¡á Face-to-face counseling: A special requested meeting
with the foreign teacher about your child¡¯s behavior,
academic progress, or other concerns. You must submit
a Counseling Request Form for this meeting. For a printable
Counseling Request Form, please click here.
¡á Portfolio Counseling: If you would prefer to have a
counseling meeting about your child¡¯s academic performance
spoken not in English but in KOREAN, you may request a
Portfolio Counseling with GATE staff. You must submit
a Counseling Request Form for this meeting. For a printable
Counseling Request Form, please click here.
A. What is the job of
YBM¡¯s Children Development Center?
1.They diagnose children¡¯s cognitive development level
by measuring the child¡¯s ability of self-awareness, emotional
growth, and mental health.
2.Offer individualized intelligence development programs
that are suitable for each child.
3.Offer materials needed to help promote child¡¯s mental
intelligence in the home.
4.Present appropriate upbringing techniques to the parents
of the gifted and talented child.
5.Provide consultations and counseling if needed.
B. What test is used
to measure the intelligence level of my child?
The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (K-ABC)
is a clinical instrument, developed by Professors
Alan and Nadeen Kaufman, which is used to assess
the cognitive development of children. It is important
to point out however, that the K-ABC should not be used
as the only source of measuring
a child¡¯s cognitive development. Other tests, such as
the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, will also
be incorporated when testing the child.
C. How do you develop
and grow mental intelligence? When is it a good time
to test my child?
1.Mental development in a child
varies and is flexible. Eighty
percent of a child¡¯s cerebral growth develops
by age 4. By age 6, cerebral growth becomes stable and
by age 10, there is little or no change in the mental
and cerebral growth of the child.
2.After testing of the child¡¯s mental development, 6
months must pass before any reexamining can occur. Other
(different) tests should not be used and is restricted.
Comparing results of these different tests serve no
purpose.
GATE School believes
that school uniforms are one positive and creative way
to increase school safety, build a sense of community,
and better teach the essentials of good citizenship.
(1) Uniform Day: Students must wear GATE School Uniforms
on the following days:
¡á The first month of school year: Students wear their
uniforms everyday during March.
¡á Dress-Up Day: Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
(April ~ February)
¡á Official Events: Graduation & Welcome Ceremony
¡á Special Occasions: Field trips, GATE Luncheon..etc.
(A reminder will be sent home prior to the occasions.)
(2) Gym Suits: PE class days, Field trip days
(3) Casual Style:
¡á Every Friday : Free to wear a casual style
¡á What to wear: Easy, comfortable children¡¯s clothes
¡á What NOT to wear: - lacy, princess dresses
-character clothes or shoes (i.e. Power Rangers)
-Halloween Costumes
-Pumps or shoes with special sound/light effects
-Necklaces, bracelets, rings, handbags
(4) Special Costumes: Halloween or special events
notified in advance.
