While only in our 2nd year of Gateway we are thrilled with the school. Our son is very comfortable at GW as they nurture not only his academic skills but also his social skills. Parental involvement is fantastic. GW has the most wonderful Life Lab and Life Lab teacher. All the teachers we have worked
... Read more with in kindergarten and 1st grade are passionate about what they doing and truly care about each and every student. It's not easy to handle the tuition, but it is so worth it for our family. Not once has our son said he doesn't want to go to school. There isn't a better endorsement than that! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/09
Gateway School's curriculum and focus on whole child development is unique in its integration of a strong marine science component and a general ecological perspective. Projects built upon understanding of prior inter-related studies taught on a visual/theater/arts platform with both individual and
... Read more collaborative efforts inspiring amazing results. After observing the tides and finding and recording man-made objects on the beach, a given morning might cumulate in writing poetry by the ocean cliff. In the afternoon, students may work on sculpting a sea animal, which will become a prop in a new play. The school's location on spacious grounds, within easy walking distance to parks and beaches is unsurpassed. Some original teachers, contributors since the school's earlier Bohemian beginnings, are retiring. New teachers seem to possess strong academic credentials. GW with is becoming a good place for advanced learners. School relies on additional support and values parental participation and financial contributions. Read less
Posted by a other on 09/15/08
Gateway has wonderful teachers who engage the children in learning through integrated studies. The academics are strong along with Spanish, art, PE and a wonderful Life lab program . The Gateway community is anchored by the strong parent involvement. The children are involved in community services and
... Read more learn how to care for one another and our environment.We feel our daughter is receiving a very strong and well rounded education at Gateway. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/25/07
GW is a fabulous school. It has a great blend of passionate/compassionate faculty and academic challenge. The teachers get to know your child and they really honor the student s unique perspective while setting appropriately high expectations. There is a lovely emphasis on critical thinking, self advocacy
... Read more and self expression. It doesn t focus on test scores at all, but accidentally, especially as the year s progress, produces very high test scores. That is as it should be. Like any school, it cannot be all things to all people, but it s an excellent school with great parental involvement and wonderful teachers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/24/07
Gateway teachers are fabulous, the parents highly involved and the students truly happy to be there. (When my kids are sick they complain about missing school!) Active, hands-on learning is the norm. For instance, instead of slogging through a dry research report, my 3rd grader was asked to pick a favorite
... Read more local business, take a tour, interview the owner, and write a paper. What a great way to get kids invested in their work! (It helps that there are only 14 kids in her class.) The gorgeous life lab garden and marine science program take advantage of the campus location, just steps from the beach. Yes, we are spoiled! All students take art, music, PE, Spanish and computer. Sports teams begin in 5th and everyone who wants to play does. I'm so grateful that my kids go to a school where they're known, valued and encouraged to give their very best. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/19/07
Not the school it once was. Leadership has declined in the recent past. Teachers are having a faster rate of turnover once the 'old timers' (and great), teaching staff leaves. Administration unresponsive to those who are less affluent and/or not big 'donators' to the school. Good early school education,
... Read more declining at the middle school level. Not worth the expensive price past 4th or 5th grade. Wonderful life lab education but only to 5th grade. Science past that spotty at best, lots of movie watching. Math for middle school less challenging than AP classes at public schools. Great availability of sports for kids to play, if they want on the team they are. Very large amount of parent involvement. Could someday be the school it once was. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/05/07
Great school community. Great school values. Great place for a kid to make friendships with other great kids. Kid's learn much more than academics in school. Gateway teaches kids how to think and act responsibly to their teachers, parents, peers and themselves. Gateway students learn to care about the
... Read more environment, younger school 'buddies', social values and right from wrong. They learn spanish from kindergarten to 8th grade. They learn science in the garden (organic) and in the ocean where they can see, touch and experience it. As for academics; according to the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth my 6th grader tests higher than 75% of the nations 9th graders. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/02/06
I cannot speak highly enough of Gateway. Our son started in 2nd grade and has asked if he can continue there until 8th - the best possible advert for the school. The quality of teaching staff is excellent and the approach to learning expansive and practical, fostering a real love of learning and providing
... Read more the pertinent skills for independent thought and study. There is a full Arts programme and also the wonderful Life Lab, where they learn about nature in the field, growing their own vegetables and studying plants. The atmosphere is one of kindliness, respect and calm. Everyday I take my son to school I feel grateful that he has such a nurturing environment in which to spend some of the most significant years of his life. The teachers are also well supported by the school and thus retention is high which is important for consistency. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/28/05
Excellent faculty. Lots of individual attention for students. Great learning resources and support. Very involved and committed parents. Great sense of community. A bit expensive though. Currently preschool through grade 8.
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Santa Cruz schools — Gateway School is located at 126 Eucalyptus Ave, Santa Cruz CA 95060. 126 Eucalyptus Ave is in the 95060 ZIP code in Santa Cruz, CA Gateway School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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