GATE Magnet Courses


















       Language Arts
       Math
       Science
       History



The GATE Magnet Program Courses


Middle school students attend seven classes each day, five required classes and two electives. Because Kraemer Middle School is adjacent to Valencia High School, the GATE Magnet students are afforded the opportunity to expand their options by taking selected high school classes that they qualify for (Bridge Program).

REQUIRED COURSES (7TH AND 8TH Grade):
      Language Arts
      Mathematics
      Physical Education
      Science
      Social Science

ELECTIVES (7TH AND 8TH Grade):
      Beginning Band
      Intermediate Band
      Performing Band
      Beginning Orchestra
      Intermediate Orchestra
      Advanced Orchestra
      Chorus
      Vocal Ensemble
      Concert Choir
      Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL)

ELECTIVES (7TH Grade):
      Exploratory Wheel #1 (Study Skills, Keyboarding, Composition Skills, Health)
      Exploratory Wheel #2 (Technology Lab/Art)
      Spanish 1A

ELECTIVES (8TH Grade):
      Exploratory Wheel (will include a combination       of any of the following courses:
      Computer Applications, Technology Lab, Art,       Crafts, and Peer Assistance Leadership)
      Spanish 1B
      Spanish 1
      Spanish for Native Speakers
      Japanese 1 *
      French 1 *
      Speech/Drama *
      Biology 1 *
      Student Body Leadership
      Library Aide
      Office Aide
      Physical Education Aide
      Teacher Aide

*Offered at Valencia High School