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.
- Meet the criterion of 99.9% on an intellectual assessment administered by an LAUSD GATE psychologist. (Note: OLSAT scores or a designation of "high achievement" eligibility are not applicable to this program.) 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 at (213) 241-8361 to verify if the student qualifies to apply to a highly gifted magnet program. You can also check in LAUSD's Parent Portal App under "Gifted/Talented Programs."
- 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
Portola HGM is committed to providing placement to any student identified HG or HGA who wishes to attend.
All enrollment for HGM schools will be processed through eChoices. 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.
If you have any questions about our outstanding highly gifted magnet program, feel free to give us a call at (818) 654-3355 or send an email to hala.dillsi@lausd.net. Our Magnet Coordinator, Ms. Dillsi, will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
All enrollment for HGM schools will be processed through eChoices. 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.
If you have any questions about our outstanding highly gifted magnet program, feel free to give us a call at (818) 654-3355 or send an email to hala.dillsi@lausd.net. Our Magnet Coordinator, Ms. Dillsi, will be happy to answer any questions you may have.