Gateway is a small, diverse college preparatory school with high standards. Similar to some small private high schools, the faculty and staff know the students well. While Gateway offers support for learning differences, it also offers AP classes and encourages students to aim high, setting the tone
... Read more on the first day when 9th grade students visit U.C. Berkeley for a keep your eye on the prize experience. Students are well-prepared for college. Faculty and staff are committed to helping the students succeed; teachers provide tutoring during lunch or after school and are approachable by students and parents. Their profiles are impressive and can be seen on the Gateway website. The principal is a strong leader who maintains a culture of achievement and support and is accessible to parents. College acceptances have included: all UC campuses, Boston University, NYU, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, Tufts, Oberlin College, Mills College, USF, etc. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/09
Gateway is extremely organized, and I'm so excited my son is attending. The first day of school is just for freshmen. They are welcomed in, embark on a tour of school, and then taken by buses to visit either UC Berkely or Stanford! What a great way to 'show and tell' our students the reason
... Read more they are attending a college prep school and to awaken them from the first day, what they will be working hard toward the next four years. The advisors have called our house to introduce themselves and welcome our student to Gateway, in the first week. I don't know if San Francisco school parents really realize what a standout high school Gateway is. I feel grateful my son was accepted, and so does he. With 22 students per class, it's easy to make friends AND learn well. My son is a 4.0 student, sky's the limit at Gateway. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/09
We feel fortunate to have our son at Gateway. The small school and advisor program is a perfect fit to him and our family. I can't say enough about the dedicated and creative teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 09/03/09
Gateway has allowed my child to really become empowered. She was taught the art of note taking as well as two SAT prep training classes. Upon graduation she was accepted into 12 or more colleges. I as a parent has alway felt welcomed in the school and all the teachers had an open door policy. I would
... Read more recommend any parent to look into this school. Gateway was great for our family. Thanks GWH. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/03/09
Until he enrolled at Gateway, my son spent most of his school career trying to find reasons to stay home. As a gifted LD kid, he was frustrated with the one-size-fits-all approach he found at his elementary and middle schools, and never learned how to navigate within his own limitations without being
... Read more made to feel he was a disappointment. This has changed over the past two years. Gateway has small classes and good teachers who hold students accountable, and there is a tremendous support system for anyone who struggles; students are given responsibility for their own learning and are provided with the information and resources they need to succeed. From the beginning, it is made clear that we all have limitations and that everyone is different, but that we must extend ourselves to meet high standards. I'm very pleased. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/11/07
My daughter has attended Gateway since 9th grade and will graduate this year. We are more than pleased with her experience. She's had exceptional teachers and made good friends. The school has limited course choices and a dearth of after school activities but all that is offered is top notch.
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Posted by a parent on 11/26/06
My son is in his second year at Gateway. I feel very fortunate that he was accepted to Gateway. It has small class size coupled with an intense academic curriculum. The kids get to know there teachers and classmates. It is a safe campus enviroment too. Go Gators!
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Posted by a parent on 05/07/06
i went to gateway high school and i found it to be a very good school but they need to work on their attendance and making sure the kids family lives are okay maybe its not always you business but sometimes you just look the other way
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Posted by a former student on 04/21/06
Presidio Middle is a very strong school in a friendly neighborhood. It has great teachers who are always there for your child if he/she needs help. It also has different sport and music programs. PTA does a lot of work. My only concern that the school is very big but this probably relates to all public
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
San Francisco schools — Gateway Charter High School is located at 1430 Scott St, San Francisco CA 94115. 1430 Scott St is in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood and 94115 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA The school district for Gateway Charter High School is the San Francisco Unified School District. Gateway Charter High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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