​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 tour and see how special our magnet is!

Tours begin in the school library at 8:30 AM and last until approximately 11:00 AM. No RSVP is necessary.

Thursday, October 3, 2019
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Tour dates for 2020 will be announce soon.