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Gateway Alternative School

1889 Dudley Shoals Road
828-396-8373

Mission:

Gateway's mission is to provide a performance based, individualized, integrated curriculum to meet the needs of a diverse student population, and to enable each student to be successful in school, society, and life.


Vision:

That you can be successful in school, YOU HAVE A BRAIN

That you can do the right thing for a successful life, YOU HAVE COURAGE

That you can care about the success of others, YOU HAVE A HEART

All these are hidden inside of you, let your journey with us, become one of discovery.

GOALS

To provide students opportunities for success with a commitment to total quality.

Reduce the drop-out rate by diagnosing and prescribing educational programs which meet the needs of each student, and employing all the resources to help the student succeed.

Improve student behavior by helping students see the value in taking responsibility for their own actions.

Improve student attendance by providing a program relevant to student interests and needs, and developing a cooperative relationship with the student's family and community leaders.

Improve student academic performance by providing experiences which will encourage a desire to learn.

To develop a support network for students which will include partnerships with agencies, businesses, industry and families.