Gateway Academy, Scottsdale
| Gateway Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
9659 N Hayden Rd Arizona 85258 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Seeking Balance |
| Established | 2005 |
| Executive Director | O. Robin Sweet |
| Grades | PK–12 |
| Age | 5 to 19 |
| Average class size | 6 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Website | http://www.gatewayacademy.us |
Gateway Academy is a private school in Scottsdale, Arizona. It specializes in the education of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
Background
Gateway Academy was established in 2005 and offers a private education for students in middle school through 12th grade with a diagnosis on the Autism spectrum. The average ratio of students to teachers is 5:1, resulting in individualized attention for every student.
The general curriculum includes math, English, history, science, physical education and Spanish, with Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Music Therapy sessions once each week. Gateway Academy's first graduating class was back in 2008, with one student, and with each year, the graduating class gets bigger and bigger.
About
Gateway Academy provides for students from age five to nineteen years of age with Asperger's syndrome, High Functioning Autism, PDD-nos, social/behavioral issues, emotional and social difficulties and specific learning difficulties associated with spectrum disorders.
Education
Gateway Academy provides a specialized education for children 5 to 19 with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, PDD-nos, and associated disorders.
The focus of the whole school approach is in three core areas: education, independence and integration.
The school operates a year-round program from June - May of each year and can provide placements for up to 32 students.
Gateway Academy Education. Gateway Academy provides a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum, including an Utah State Standards Based Curriculum, relevant to the needs of students with Asperger's Syndrome and associated conditions.
Many students with Asperger's Syndrome are academically very able and the academy is passionate about educational achievement. Every student has an individual program structured through their individual education plan (IEP), which is determined upon completing yearly assessments. This is monitored and reviewed quarterly to ensure that attainable goals are being set and measured; strengths are played to; and full potential is being met.
Classes are grouped according to chronological age and ability with a maximum of ten students per class. Individualized teaching is necessary for some students in certain subjects and additional support is provided where required.
Gateway Academy employs all learning modalities such as visual, auditory, kinesthetic and experiential situations as learning opportunities.
Education is continued beyond the normal school day with additional after school sessions in independent living skills, equine therapy, yoga, AA meetings, Deeksha, therapeutic groups, music, and indoor/outdoor activities.
Alumni
Since its inception in 2005, Gateway has had 25 graduates. Other alumni include Henry Benneian of the Celtic/Folk band Henry's Redemption.