Gateway Regional: A Choice School

Gateway Regional: A Choice School

Accepting Applications for the 2011-2012 School Year

Accepting Applications for the 2011-2012 School Year

School Choice Defined

The School Choice Program allows non-resident students to enroll at Gateway at no cost.

The individuals accepted through the School Choice Program become actual full-time students at Gateway for the remainder of their high school experience and receive a Gateway diploma upon the fulfillment of all graduation requirements.

Gateway DefinedIn partnership with our students, families, and communities, Gateway Regional High School will educate all students by providing motivating and challenging learning experiences that prepare them to achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels. Our safe setting of mutual, supportive respect develops ethical, productive citizens who will contribute to the local and global community.

In partnership with our students, families, and communities, Gateway Regional High School will educate all students by providing motivating and challenging learning experiences that prepare them to achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels. Our safe setting of mutual, supportive respect develops ethical, productive citizens who will contribute to the local and global community.

Academic OfferingsAcademic OfferingsChallenging Curriculum

Small class sizes

100% of faculty rated as Highly Qualified

Honors program, 7 AP Courses, and 4 world languages offered

17 Dual Credit courses with Gloucester and Camden County Colleges

Education Academy with a Teacher Cadet program preparing future teachers

Athletic Pursuits20 Varsity sports offered

Numerous Championships and awards for athletes and coaches

State of the art track and artificial turf field

Performing ArtsHIghly respected music program

Choral singers that travel internationally

Award-winning marching band and color guard

Theater productions of exemplary quality

Activities

Dozens of clubs and service organizations

Application process

Getting StartedYou should have already notified your home district of your intent to participate in school choice by may 2nd.

If you need a notification letter, we have copies available.

Your home district will notify you if you may participate by May 9th.

Waiting for notification from your home district WILL NOT delay Gateway’s application process.

Completing the Application

Applications are available on Gateway’s website, through the Guidance office, and at the Main Office.

File a complete application with Gateway by May 16th.

Be sure to include any IEP, 504, or other paperwork if applicable.

Application Acceptance

You will first be notified as to whether or not your application was accepted by May 27th.

You have until June 10th to submit the “Notice of Intent to Enroll” to Gateway.

Should your name be on the waiting list and a space opens, you will be notified by June 17th and the “Notice of Intent to Enroll” is due by June 24th.

Frequently Asked Questions

Transportation

Transportation cost (or aid in lieu of transportation) is paid by the home district. Speak with your District Business Administrator.

Students must live at least 2.5 miles but not more than 20 miles from the Choice school to qualify for transportation.

Selection ProcessCompleted applications will be evaluated for completion and space availability.

Should there be more applications than spaces available, a randomized lottery system will be used.

A waiting list will be established in the event a seat becomes available later.

Varsity Athletes

Varsity Athletes attending a Choice school and intending to participate in the same sport(s) must sit out the first 30 days of the season in accordance with NJSIAA rules.

Contact and Visit UsMake an appointment to visit Gateway and shadow a student.

June 6th

June 13th

Any and all questions can be directed to:

Carol O’Connell, Director of Guidance

Steve Hindman, Principal

We look forward to welcoming new Gators!