Creating a safe, caring, student-first environment is critical when working with at-promise students. Students will have the opportunity to control how they participate in their education with flexibility to meet their unique needs. All students have different needs, learn at various rates, and have different learning styles. Therefore, students will have a broad experience of activities that enga
ge them in media-rich content, direct instruction, project-based learning, and interest-driven and talent-driven opportunities with a healthy mind and body emphasis. Students will learn from their teachers, peers, and community partners. This broad-based approach to learning will be an exciting and valuable experience in creating lifelong 21st-century learners and competent 21st-century citizens. Students will learn and grow with the guidance of High Qualified Teachers, Success Coaches, and Intervention Specialists. The school will provide a safe and nurturing environment that values self-discipline, individuality, and responsibility. Research shows that multiple factors, including those related to the student, family, and school, contribute to disengagement from formal education, ultimately resulting in higher dropout rates. Gateway will address all three to re-engage students in the learning process. Our school is designed for students to thrive in a collaborative, nurturing, and self-paced environment. We are willing to put forth the effort required to succeed.
