Magnet

Mount Gleason Gifted/High Ability Magnet provides:

• An accelerated curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of high school and college work
• Activities that are relevant, challenging, integrative and exploratory
• Multiple learning and teaching approaches that respond to student diversity and needs
• Multifaceted guidance and support services
• A nurturing and safe environment

Specialized Curriculum and Instruction

Mt. Gleason offers students an academically rigorous and comprehensive curriculum to foster maximum academic achievement, positive character development, and strong leadership skills.  A technology-rich instructional program is designed to address individual learning styles and challenge every student to excel.  All students receive instruction in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History, Physical Education, and Elective classes.  Advanced studies may include Algebra I in 7th grade and Geometry in 8th grade.

Elective Program

Art

Music

Transportation

Transportation is provided for students if they reside outside a five-mile radius or outside the school attendance boundary, whichever is further.

Quick Facts

• Mt. Gleason is located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, near the I-210 freeway.  Mt.Gleason is in Educational Service Center North.
• We operate on a traditional calendar.  The host school has an enrollment of about 800 students; the magnet schools will enroll approximately 210 students
   

Attention parents of 5th graders:

MAGNET SCHOOL VISITATIONS