​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 that 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 what level.
    • State-of-the-Art New Media technology (Cartoon Animation, Digital Imaging, Filmmaking)
    • Drama
    • Visual Arts
    • Dance
    • Engineering
    • Robotics
    • Spanish
    • Marine Biology
  • Enrichments and After School Programs
    • 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
    • GiST -Girls In Science & Technology-Club (in partnership with CSUN science departments)
    • Writing Lab
    • Musicals/Plays
    • Tennis
    • Science Bowl Club and competition team
Come on a virtual tour and see how special our magnet is!
Portola Highly Gifted Magnet Tour Q & A Zoom Sessions:
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Thursday, October 22, 2020 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Thursday, November 5, 2020 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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