ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible to apply to Portola Highly Gifted Magnet, applicants must:
Due to an LAUSD policy change, private school students who reside within LAUSD boundaries can NO LONGER request gifted identification.
In order to be eligible to apply to Portola Highly Gifted Magnet, applicants must:
- Meet the criterion of 99.9% on an intellectual assessment administered by an LAUSD GATE psychologist. (Note: Students who are eligible in the High Achievement Ability Category based on OLSAT scores are not eligible for Highly Gifted Magnet Schools). Students who receive a 99.5%–99.8% are considered highly gifted applicable and may apply to a Highly Gifted Magnet. Students eligible for a Highly Gifted Magnet must be assessed and identified before the eChoices application window closes. Upon receipt of the application, Student Integration Services will automatically check LAUSD records for eligibility. PARENTS/GUARDIANS MAY CONTACT THE GIFTED/TALENTED PROGRAMS OFFICE, (213) 241-8361 TO VERIFY IF THE STUDENT QUALIFIES TO APPLY TO A HIGHLY GIFTED MAGNET PROGRAM.
- Reside within the LAUSD boundaries at the time of application and while participating in the Magnet program.
Due to an LAUSD policy change, private school students who reside within LAUSD boundaries can NO LONGER request gifted identification.
HOW TO APPLY
Currently Highly Gifted Magnet schools do not appear on eChoices website.
Because of the backlog of testing due to COVID-19, LAUSD is delaying and extending the application window in order to ensure equity. Portola HGM is committed to providing placement to any student identified HG who wishes to attend.
All enrollment for HGM schools will be processed through the late application window on the eChoices site, which will become available in February. It is the District’s intention to serve the needs of ALL Highly Gifted learners through identification and placement in appropriate programs.
Please fill out the preliminary enrollment form in the link below. This form will allow us to notify you regarding your child’s application as well as District's testing and application protocols.
Currently Highly Gifted Magnet schools do not appear on eChoices website.
Because of the backlog of testing due to COVID-19, LAUSD is delaying and extending the application window in order to ensure equity. Portola HGM is committed to providing placement to any student identified HG who wishes to attend.
All enrollment for HGM schools will be processed through the late application window on the eChoices site, which will become available in February. It is the District’s intention to serve the needs of ALL Highly Gifted learners through identification and placement in appropriate programs.
Please fill out the preliminary enrollment form in the link below. This form will allow us to notify you regarding your child’s application as well as District's testing and application protocols.