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Awards |
California Distinguished School (2007), Honored as one of top 7 charter schools - United States Department of Education (2007), BCL Central Champions -- boys soccer, girls basketball (2006) |
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Scheduling features |
block scheduling |
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School Mission
- Gateway High School, a model college preparatory charter school, combines a rigorous curriculum with the personal support possible in small classes, enabling each student to capitalize on his or her unique talents and capabilities. Gateway seeks and supports students who have ambition, who are committed to working hard, and who are eager to share responsibility for their own learning. Gateway students will acquire the skills, habits, and knowledge necessary for academic and personal success in college and in adult life. By attending a school which fully embraces the diversity of the Bay Area, Gateway students will appreciate what they have in common with those who are different and value what they learn from one another.
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- Foreign language(s) taught: Spanish and Heritage Spanish program.
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with language or speech impairment and specific learning disabilities.
- This school offers the following special programs: accelerated credit earning or honors track.
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| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: basketball, golf, soccer and volleyball.
- Boys sports: basketball, baseball, golf and soccer.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: theater/drama, photography, video/film production and Painting/Drawing.
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Other news or notes
- Gateway is a college preparatory school; we believe that all of our students are capable of success in high school, college and beyond. 100% of the graduating class of 2007 is currently enrolled in college.
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- Less than 20% of graduates go to 2-year colleges.
- 80-100% of graduates go to 4-year colleges.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- 96-100% of students remained enrolled at the school between last school year and this school year.
- This school has an emphasis in College Preparatory curriculum for a diverse group of learners.
- Regular classroom hours: 8:15 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.
- Accredited by WASC in 2003.
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Volunteer requests
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Description: Gateway Parent Association president
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- Contact name: Tracy Pore
- Contact phone: 415 749 3600
- Contact email: info@gatewayhigh.org
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- Contact name: Joanne Wells
- Contact phone: 415 749 3600
- Contact email: jwells@gatewayhigh.org
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Donation requests
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Category: fundraisers/special events
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- Contact name: Tina McGovern
- Contact phone: 415 749 3600
- Contact email: tmcgovern@gatewayhigh.org
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