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Principal |
Sharon Olken email the principal |
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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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Dress code |
Dress code: Appropriate dress for an academic community. |
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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.
| Curriculum |
- 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 has a particular instructional focus on accelerated learning, honors, college preparation.
- Physical education is required for the following grades: 9, 10
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Instructional Program Highlights
- All students take two full semesters of college counseling to support them as they complete the college process.
- All students have access to honors and AP classes as well as extra support in our after school tutoring program.
- All students take a rigorous course load that exceeds the entrance requirements for the UC/CSU systems.
- Students take 4 years of English, 4 years of history, at least 3 years of math, at least 2 years of science, at least 3 years of Spanish, at least 2 years of art/drama, 2 semesters of college counseling, etc.
| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: basketball, golf, soccer and volleyball.
- Boys sports: basketball, baseball, golf and soccer.
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: community service club; black student union; student council; film club; latin dance club and annual school play.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: theater/drama, photography, video/film production and Painting/Drawing.
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Parent and Community Support
- The Gateway Parent Association (GPA) facilitates parent involvement in the school and supports the school through fundraising events and volunteer days. The Board of Trustees includes current Gateway parents. Additionally, we offer parent orientation each year and hold family conferences several times per year.
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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| Technology and Facilities |
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school was established in 1998.
- District provides transportation for special education students only
- Recent or upcoming renovations: Gateway recently renovated our library, theater, chemistry lab, and biology lab.
- Gymnasium and physical education facilities: Gateway has a newly renovated regulation sized gym.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Students at this school are chosen by a lottery system.
- Less than half of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: Security guard(s) (full or part-time); After school or lunchtime detentions; In-school suspension; closed campus;
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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.
- Principal has been at this school for 5 years.
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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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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 09/13/2007. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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