Located on the westside Gateway’s Middle School serves families in Santa Cruz County. An independent day school since 1970 for students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade, get to know the top five things parents love about Gateway’s approach to learning.
- Preparation. From our College Preparatory Math program to meeting Stanford’s Next Generation Science Standards, Gateway’s middle school students are ready for any high school they attend. We hear it all the time from schools across the county: we want your students. Gateway students are confident, high-achieving, academic, eager to participate, relate well with teachers, and advocate for themselves.
“Gateway has provided our daughters with a wonderful learning environment. It is with pleasure that I watch our ninth grader navigate high school. I know that she is well-prepared, not just academically but she is also confident, socially aware, unintimidated and knows herself as a learner.” Cory R, Parent
- Students get to choose. Our robust elective program offers over 20 classes of choice for students starting in 5th grade. These classes include Theater Arts, Ocean Appreciation, Band, Fine Arts, Mindfulness, Student Internships, and Ultimate Sports. Students are empowered to explore their interests, challenge themselves to try something new, and are trusted with the ability to choose their own path.
- Gateway students are going places. We offer week-long educational journeys to Coloma, Pinnacles, Science Camp, Yosemite, and Washington, DC. Our revered outdoor education overnight trips are special grade-level bonding experiences that give students a chance to challenge, test, and push themselves.
- Students are the focus, and they are not in it alone. With small class sizes, low student/teacher ratios, and the ability to loop with their instructors year over year, Gateway students are not only truly seen, known, and prepared, but they are in true partnerships with their teachers. Additionally, our Developmental Designs program trains our teachers to respond to the unique needs of our middle school adolescents, because social-emotional learning leads to academic achievement.
- No phone policy. At Gateway, we believe that kids belong in school, not phones. Students are free from the distraction of cell phones at school. Our no phones policy allows our students to focus on what is really important–their relationships with one another, their teachers, and their own growth.
Experience the difference at Gateway’s Middle School, where academic excellence, personalized learning, and a supportive community converge to prepare students for success. From our college preparatory curriculum to diverse elective programs Gateway offers a holistic approach to education that nurtures students’ intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Join us in fostering a love for learning and exploration. Schedule a tour today and discover firsthand why Gateway’s Middle School is the ideal environment for your child’s educational journey.
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