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Guiding Exceptional Minds with STEAM

     The GEMS program (Guiding Exceptional Minds with STEAM) at Elsinore Middle School is a magnet program that emphasizes advanced instruction with STEAM instructional practices. Students will have broad opportunities to explore subjects in depth at a pace that matches their advanced abilities. Students do not have to be identified as GATE to be considered for the program.

 

Along with the accelerated academics, the program provides a socially appropriate environment for those students who sometimes feel awkward among their peers due to social, emotional, academic, and maturity traits typical of advanced students. GEMS offers an emotional support system.

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Applicants for 2021-22 school year:

Our official recruitment period is over. Decision emails went out on January 15, 2021. Please, check your spam folder if you have not received a decision notice from us. 
 

Applying Outside of our Normal Recruitment Window

 

If you did not get to apply this year, you have a couple of options.

 

1- You are welcome to apply in November of 2021. Please, monitor this webpage as we do not actively recruit for the 7th and 8th grade classes. 

 

2- You may email kim.shotts@leusd.k12.ca.us to inquire about any available spots for you student's grade level.  If space is available, you will be given a link for an online application. 

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Incoming GEMS students for 2021-22 school year:

Keep checking this webpage for updated information about next year. As with everything during this pandemic, events are subject to change. We will hold some kind of orientation before school starts again in August, but as of now the exact details are still being planned.
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Have questions about the GEMS Program?

Please, view our informational video

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Each year, the Admissions Committee considers the following information as part of the selection process:

 

*Previous CAASSP test score and level 

* Teacher recommendation, parent recommendations, and student input on applications

* Grades, citizenship, behavior, and work habits

* General aptitude in core content areas

* Placement test to be administered online by EMS staff

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Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted

     SENG is a wonderful organization dedicated to educating parents and teachers about the unique needs of gifted students.  GEMS parents get practical information on the following topics related to gifted learners: 

  • Characteristics
  • Motivation
  • Discipline
  • Stress Management
  • Peer Relations and Sibling Rivalry
  • Tradition Breaking 

For more information or to register, go to SENG's website

We love our CAMPS!
The camps are always something that students remember for a lifetime.   

You may direct questions regarding specific camps to the teachers listed below. Approximate cost for each camp & teacher contact:
 
6th Grade 
Mrs. Powell - field trip coordinator


7th Grade - Catalina Island Marine Institute - cost is $500 approx.

  Mrs. Blakemore - field trip coordinator
Catalina Island Marine Institute Information
(7th grade GEMS camp)


8th Grade 
Ms. Wiertzema - field trip coordinator

 

GEMS Community Service

The GEMS Program highly encourages its students to participate in a minimum
of five hours of community service per semester. Students should turn them into their science teachers.

Contact the GEMS Coordinator for more information:

kim.shotts@leusd.k12.ca.us