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Will this endeavor affect my child’s grades at Vista Verde?

This endeavor is strictly a voluntary one, will have no bearing on students’ grades at Vista Verde, and is in addition to the work they are expected to complete at school. More information can be found at www.nhd.org and both parents and students are encouraged to explore the website to learn more.

Why Vista Verde for gifted students?

At Vista Verde, we are fortunate in that the high number of gifted students allows us to have multiple clusters at each grade level. Regardless of GATE identification, Vista Verde teachers provide for ALL students in need of additional challenge through the use of pretesting and ongoing progress monitoring.

How do I complete the IUSD district enrollment process?

Please Complete the IUSD district enrollment process by clicking here. To complete STEP 3 of the enrollment process, please submit your scanned Enrollment Documents by e-mail to VVEnroll@iusd.org .

When is the Vista Verde kindergarten Roundup 2022-23?

We would like to invite any families who plan to have children attend Kindergarten in 2022-23 to the Vista Verde Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, March 3rd at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Vista Verde MPR.

What grade is giftedness at Vista Verde?

At Vista Verde School we recognize that "giftedness" doesn't begin on the first day of fourth grade.   Children who are passionate about learning and have special gifts and talents don't magically become smarter between Third and Fourth grade - they come to us that way in Kindergarten.   The goal of the instructional program at Vista Verde is to meet each child where they are and move them forward to the next level, while at the same time ensuring that they have the foundational knowledge specified within the state content standards.

How does Vista Verde work?

To meet the needs of our gifted students, Vista Verde utilizes a GATE and Challenge cluster model. Students who have been formally GATE identified are placed within a GATE cluster within a regular classroom.   The GATE cluster model allows teachers to provide differentiated instruction throughout the day and across all subject areas.   As part of this process, teachers assess each student's current knowledge and skill level and make adjustments to instruction and curriculum to meet individual needs.   Teachers differentiate the curriculum for our advanced students through a variety of methods - they may change the instructional strategies that they ask students to use, alter the format of an assignment, increase the difficulty of an assignment, or provide additional complexity through the use of open ended assignments or projects.

Who organizes UCI meetings?

Meetings are organized by a group of talented and enthusiastic graduate students from UCI, who are eager to share their passion for mathematics.

What is UCI math circle?

The UCI Math Circle is a tuition-free annual enrichment program open to every high school or middle school student who is mathematically curious and wants to discover the power of mathematical thinking. The main goal of the circle is to enhance appreciation of mathematics, and teach interesting mathematics not covered in a typical school curriculum. Participants are actively engaged in sessions of problem solving, specifically designed to empower their mathematical thinking skills. For middle school students the prerequisites are an interest in math and being able to do basic algebraic manipulations, at about the level of Algebra 1.