 |
| Quick Facts |  |
|
|
Awards |
Physics Bowl national champions (2004), 10 consecutive PIAA XII Field Hockey Champs, Disney World performers (2004) |
|
School Mission
- To prepare every student to graduate with academic and social proficiency and an achievable post-high school plan.
| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: French, Italian, Russian and Spanish.
- Immersion programs in ESL.
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with autism, serious emotional disturbance, language or speech impairment, specific learning disabilities, limited intellectual functioning, orthopedic impairments and other health impairments.
|
|
Instructional Program Highlights
- Support provided for kids to achieve on all levels. School participates in NFL "Play It Smart" program to support student-athletes. Exceptional MG program and teachers.
- Alternative programs are helping kids short of credit or behind in skills, or affording advanced coursework and/or volunteer opportunities.
- International Baccalaureate program. Aviation, Business, Hotel-Restaurant-Culinary Arts - themed programs. Strong performing arts program. Air Force JrROTC expected 2006-2007.
- School has begun a three-year, $12 million renovation designed to morph a 60's facility into a 21st Century school the community can be proud of.
| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: badminton, basketball, field hockey, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball and Bowling.
- Boys sports: badminton, basketball, baseball, football, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling and Bowling.
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Robotics, Science fairs and competitions; exceptional Gifted program; Performing Arts - band, orchestra, dance, annual school play, competitions; "Afternoon School" and credit recovery programs offered, SAT Test Prep available; Community volunteer programs, commitment to service; Student Human Relations Committee/
Anti-Violence Coalition; Peer Connections
Multicultural Show
Inclusive curriculum; Building frequently in use by community, sports, social, political, governmental entities and Beacon program on premises.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: orchestra, band, theater/drama, art, chorus, photography and Ceramics.
|
|
Parent and Community Support
- Active Home and School.
Regular community outreach.
Open-door policy.
Outgoing phone messaging system.
"Leave a message for the teacher" personalized voice mailboxes.
Local press announcements.
Regular mailings, calendar.
Intergenerational Internet program.
PDAC, NE Youth Task Force
Active Performing Arts Parents Group, Band Parents, Football Moms, Alumni Association.
Other news or notes
- Don't be afraid! This is not the school you heard about in the past. We practice zero tolerance for violent and/or threatening behaviors, and have created non-punitive options for underperforming kids. GW is now designated a "Safe School" by the state and is an excellent school with something for everyone. Our kids get into the best schools, and even more importantly, stay there.
| College and Work Preparation |
- 20-39% of graduates go to 2-year colleges.
- 40-59% of graduates go to 4-year colleges.
|
|
| Technology and Facilities |
- 6 students per computer.
- 98% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school was established between 1960-1969.
|
|
| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Entering students typically come from: Baldi; Rush and Greenberg.
- Most of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
|
|
| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: Security guard(s) (full or part-time); Metal detector; Peer mediation or conflict resolution program; After school or lunchtime detentions; In-school suspension; closed campus. Other safety and discipline-related resources include: Student Anti-Violence Coalkition.
|
|
| Other Features and Highlights |
- This school has an emphasis in performing arts and technology.
- This school also emphasizes: College Prep/Liberal Arts.
- Regular classroom hours: 7:35 to 2:39.
- Accredited by Middle States Assn in 1997.
- Principal has been at this school for 3 years.
|
|
| 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 02/03/2006. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
|
|
|
