GATEWAY ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Gateway Athletics Department is to:
− Support the overall mission of Gateway High School
− Help students to develop leadership skills and self-discipline
− Instill and proper attitudes toward winning and losing, success and failure
− Inspire respect for fellow athletes, students, parents and coaches
− Teach an understanding of the value of teamwork
− Develop an appreciation for the relationship between investment and reward
− Improve skill sets specific to sport
− And to excel on the field of play
ATHLETIC PRINCIPLES
The Gateway Athletics program is a natural extension of the school's charter and curriculum and provides educational physical activities to encourage and promote the development of our students. We believe that participating in sports plays a significant role in preparing our students for becoming productive, contributing citizens of our community and society and of a balanced education. The Athletics department serves to provide Gateway’s student-athletes with the opportunity to experience meaningful growth, a accomplishments, and success through the development of sound habits of mind, heart, and hard work. STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
Gateway’s athletic program strives to provide experiences that will enable our students to develop physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. Through their participation in athletics, the Gateway student-athletes learn lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, goal setting, competition, overcoming adversity, and winning and losing while maintaining behavior consistent with the school’s expectations. In keeping with our philosophy, the athletic program must function as an integral part of the total Gateway curriculum and strives to conform to the general objectives of the school. A CULTURE OF INCLUSION
In fitting with the values of Gateway Public Schools, Gateway High School’s Athletics Department will hold a space and promote culture of acceptance and inclusion for all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, privilege, gender identity or sexual orientation. Hateful or exclusionary speech or action towards teammates, opponents, coaches, parents, fans or any other members of our community is completely unwelcome and will not be tolerated.
