Gateway Academy

Prior to attending Gateway, our son was being bullied and teased at the public school. The class sizes were large and overwhelming. He was so continuously anxious that he fell behind in academics. It had also taken quite an emotional toll. It was heartbreaking to watch him struggle and we knew we had to find an alternative. A friend recommended Gateway because of her son`s positive experience. On his very first day at Gateway, he said, "Thank you so much for finding this school. I love it here." He`s now in his fourth year here and looks forward to school every day. The staff, educators, and therapists here are so amazing and we truly know they have all the students' best interests at heart. They have a unique, ingenious approach to educating the students while also working on life skills. Our son is back to his outgoing, happy self and his confidence has been restored because he has found a school where truly belongs.

We are overwhelmingly grateful to have found the Gateway Academy. The journey to get here was long, a little exhausting, but totally worth it - and our son is finally where he needs to be, a place where he belongs, for his best possible future. We knew from the moment we stepped inside that we had found "home." We`ve seen our son grow more in his first week of 6th grade than we did his entire 5th-grade year at his previous school. Thank you, ALL of you, who supported us along the way. We are so proud to now be a part of the "Gateway Village." CHEERS TO 6TH GRADE!

Gateway has been a great school for our middle schoolers. This is our second year attending and staff have been just as wonderful as last year. The curriculum is on par with what we were looking for for our child. I would say that it`s a cross between what I have found at ASD-focused schools and public schools. We have been able to communicate with all staff effectively and support both them and our child. We enjoy that the school offers clubs, extracurriculars, student council, field trips, equine therapy, and peer relationships. At this time this has been the best school fit for our child. We care immensely about the quality of staff and how capable they are of working with our child. Since we have done both public and ASD charter schools we are happy to have found a happy medium for our child. They have a supportive environment with staff and a modified curriculum. I truly appreciate the support we have received this far and our child continues to enjoy each day.

For the first time in over 3 years, my son doesn't hate and dread going to school each and every day. He actually looks forward to it!!!!!!!! Colton is no longer picked on and bullied for being different. Instead, he has been welcomed and accepted by both the faculty and the other students. Colton's biggest challenge now is getting used to the concepts of not being the outcast, and other kids actually being nice and friendly to him instead of cruel and hurtful. As a result of this new learning environment, Colton has already begun to excel in his academics, and his true potential is beginning to be unleashed. A parent's dream comes true!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks, Gateway.

I was thinking about Gateway, and you specifically, Ms. Robin. I just wanted to really thank you for everything that you did for me. I can now work a full-time job, and I am planning on enlisting in the United States Navy. I have come so far because of Gateway. I love you guys, and Gateway will forever remain in my heart, and I hope one day you will see me at my fullest potential.

As I moved into my ASU dorm the other day, I knew that I wouldn't have made it here without the support of my wonderful teachers, Mr. Chris, Mr. Curt, Mr. Max, Dr. Bloom, and Ms. Robin. Thank you for helping me reach my potential!

I want to give kudos to all of you at Gateway. My son for the first time in 5 years is telling people that he likes school again and is no longer asking me if he "has" to go. When asked about the school by several people including one of his doctors just this past Wednesday, he said he really liked this school. When asked to elaborate my son said the new school was fun and gave full credit to his teachers for making it that way in every subject! He is super excited about the Nerf Club and the opportunity to take Japanese, neither of which were available at his previous schools. Being freed from stressful hours of homework each evening has had a huge impact on our entire family. We are able to spend more quality time with him during the week and he now has had time to have sleepovers on the weekends instead of constantly trying to play catch up from the classwork he was unable to complete throughout the week. You all are making an amazing impact on our lives and I can't thank you guys enough. I hope that you will share this email with your coworkers. Please keep up the good work and don't hesitate to let me know if you need us to assist you in any way.

I hope you are having a good year so far. I have been doing very well in school and I am also enjoying most of my classes. And in this school, we have SRC which stands for Student Representative Council. I won the position as Social Director and my role in the school is to arrange school parties, events, and social gatherings. I am very excited about this role and I start this upcoming term. I have learned so much from Gateway and Spectrum and I thank you both very much for teaching and taking care of me. Everything I have learned I have applied to my everyday living and look at me now. In my opinion, I am an example of the success you can achieve by applying the tools and strategies you have taught us.

I just want you to know that Gateway Academy has my heart. Watching how much Amber has grown makes my heart sing. With the love and support of her wonderful parents and Gateway, I believe we have so much hope for her to be independent someday. I love Amber with all my heart and will do anything I can to help her. Thank you again for all you at Gateway do. Grandma Linda