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Portola School Tour Dates

​For more information, please view the official Portola calendar. 

​​Why should you choose Portola Highly Gifted Magnet?

Portola HGM
  • is the only highly gifted public middle school in California.
  • offers a well-rounded academic program with emphasis on the whole child.
  • has teachers and staff who specialize in meeting the unique needs of highly gifted children.
  • strength in math, sciences, humanities and arts.
  • has the only district-approved math waiver for student acceleration and FOUR math pathways instead of three.
  • has a wonderful community of highly gifted students who truly understand, support and inspire each other.

Diverse electives include
  • competitive music program that includes many opportunities for students to participate no matter their level
  • state-of-the-art new media technology (cartoon animation, digital imaging, filmmaking)
  • drama
  • visual arts
  • dance
  • engineering
  • robotics
  • Spanish
  • marine biology

Enrichment and after-school programs include
  • Amgen Biotech Experience
  • Robotics Club and competition team
  • Battle of the Books Club and competition teams
  • Model United Nations
  • MathCounts Club and competition team
  • debate
  • writing lab
  • musicals/plays
  • Science Bowl Club and competition team

FALL 2023 IN-PERSON TOUR DATES for HIGHLY GIFTED MAGNET
Thursday, October 5, 2023 8:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Thursday, October 12, 2023 8:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Thursday, October 26, 2023 8:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Thursday, November 2, 2023 8:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Thursday, November 9, 2023 8:15 AM - 10:15 AM

HIGHLY GIFTED MAGNET NIGHT TOUR EXPERIENCE
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 5:30PM - 7:00PM

VIRTUAL TOUR FOR HIGHLY GIFTED MAGNET/LIVE Q&A ON ZOOM
Monday, November 13, 2023 5:00PM - 6:15PM

To sign up for a tour, please visit here: https://bit.ly/HGMTours2023

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 [email protected]. Our Magnet Coordinator, Ms. Dillsi, will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Office Hours

M-F: 7am - 4pm

Telephone

818-654-3300

Address

18720 Linnet Street, Tarzana, CA 91356
  • HOME
  • About Portola HGM
    • About
    • Prospective Parents
    • Eligibility
    • Staff & Faculty
  • STUDENTS
    • Curriculum
    • Electives
    • Clubs & Teams
    • Enrichment
    • Supply Lists
    • Field Trips
    • Music Program
  • PARENTS
    • About the MPA
    • Connect
    • Support
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Bylaws
    • MPA FAQ
  • Spirit Wear
  • News