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DIFFERENCE
VISIT GATEWAY’S NEWLY REDESIGNED WEBSITE www.gatewayschool.org
When you enter the doors of our school, you see that you have indeed discovered a new beginning at Gateway. Here, we will teach your children. But there is more to it than that. At Gateway, we will love your children exactly for who they are and who they can become.
- Laurie Gruhn, Gateway’s Head of School
Gateway delivers an experience and education that is unique and extraordinary. Our program is thoughtful and intentional, our commitment to students is second to none, and our size allows for a very meaningful community. We know that language, literacy, and critical thinking skills are the foundations for success in all things. We are a proven entity in the education of bright students who learn differently.
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WHO WE ARE In Gateway’s “Who We Are” section of the website, you will hear from Gateway’s Head of School and learn all about The Gateway School, from its Mission and Statement on Diversity, to its History, and Professional Opportunities.
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Mission Statement At Gateway, our students become skilled, strategic learners and confident self-advocates. Relying on direct, multisensory instruction and guided by an integrated curriculum, expert faculty teach students the language, literacy, and critical thinking skills that are the foundations for success in mainstream
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educational settings and beyond.
Statement on Diversity The Gateway School’s mission is to transform the lives of bright students with language-based learning disabilities and attention deficits. We believe it is necessary for our students to be fully prepared as responsible citizens for the world beyond Gateway. This includes social and emotional growth within a diverse, inclusive, and equitable setting.
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Gateway at a Glance Learn about Gateway’s small, individualized classes, its integrated curriculum, our excellence in teaching, and a vital part of the Gateway community -- its Alumni. Be sure to visit Gateway’s At a Glance section of the website for an informative overview of the Gateway program.
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Professional Opportunities At Gateway, teachers, specialists, and therapists participate in and contribute to a community of learners that reflects on its practice individually and as a group. Motivated daily by the wonder of each student’s accomplishments, Gateway’s professionals work hard and grow in knowledge and skill as they blend their classroom experiences with their weekly training. Through its professional development program, Gateway guarantees expert instruction for students with learning disabilities.
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Meet Gateway’s Admissions Team
ADMISSIONS Our Admissions and Placement team is ready to assist families learn about the Gataeway program.
Gateway’s expert Admissions Team guides current and propsective families through Gateway’s program and the admissions and ongoing placement process: Heather Ironside, Interim Director of Admissions, Danielle Tandet, Director of Placement and Associate Director of Admissions, and Paula Wallace, Senior Admissions Associate.
Visit and Apply The Gateway School offers several options for families to familiarize themselves with the program, including virtual information sessions, in-person open houses, and facilities tours.
Placement The goal of the placement process is to find the right match for every student and to support families throughout the yearlong application process. In any year, the majority of students in transition are graduating from 8th grade. Through regular student assessment and discussions with parents about their child’s overall learning profile and development, administrators and faculty also identify younger students ready to transition.
Hear From Gateway Families In my child’s initial interview/evaluation with Gateway teachers, they described our child perfectly -- in a way that no other school, teacher, therapist has been able to until then. They got him. They understand how to teach, motivate, and challenge him today. We are so grateful for the school because we know they are giving him the tools to success in the real world tomorrow.
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WHO WE ARE
In 60 seconds, learn how The Gateway School supports bright students who learn differently!
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EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
The Gateway School’s academic program is designed to achieve its mission to develop skilled, strategic learners. Students learn the skills and strategies that are necessary for achieving their potential, develop the confidence to recognize their success, and gain an understanding for how they learn to be successful self-advocates.
On Gateway’s Academic Overview page, learn more about the Gateway program. Scroll through our “academic cards” with quick, at-a-glance information on different elements of the Gateway program.
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ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
CLICK ON A SUBJECT CARD ON OUR ACADEMIC OVERVIEW PAGE TO LEARN MORE. Be sure to look at the related cards down below to guide your journey through Gateway’s site.
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Our children need Gateway and we as parents need Gateway too. The parent body here has a common bond. We understand each other, accept each other, and share something in common (our children who each have their own special challenges) which bonds us into a strong community.
- Gateway Parent
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FUNDING THE DIFFERENCE
Fundraising efforts play a pivotal role in strengthening The Gateway School and upholding its distinctive mission, setting it apart from other educational institutions. While tuition covers a portion of our expenses, it is crucial that we raise funds beyond this to sustain our school's unique vision. We rely on the support of our extended community, including the Board of Trustees, parents, alumni parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends of the Gateway community, who generously come together to improve the lives of children and their families. When you contribute to The Gateway School, your gifts directly support essential elements of our program. LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT THE GATEWAY COMMUNITY BY CLICKING HERE.
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ALUMNI ALUMNI PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE WITHIN GATEWAY'S TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY. THEIR JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE SERVES AS A HEARTFELT TRIBUTE NOT ONLY TO GATEWAY'S PROGRAM BUT ALSO TO THEIR DEVOTED PARENTS.
SCHOOL STORIES BROWSE THE STORIES OF GATEWAY AND BE SURE TO CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
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