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Upcoming Events
Notice of School Advisory Council Meeting
GCHS SAC Meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 6:00 pm.
New Parent Information Session
Please join us on any of the following days for an Enrollment Information Session. Topics will include the enrollment process, required documentation, curriculum overview and general information about our school. Please contact the school at any time for a tour.
Sessions are scheduled for 6:00pm on the following days:
May 22nd,
June 5th & 19th,
July 10 & 24th
Scheduling Information Session
For new applicants that have not attend a Scheduling Information Session, please plan on attending May 14, 2008 at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria.
News
Parents & Students
Log in to the SIS above for information on the University of South Florida's annual Stampede to Success.
New GCHS Website
Gateway Charter High School goes live with its new website! Existing parents and students: stay informed - log in to the SIS for daily announcements, communication with teachers and more!
Way to Go Griffin Class of 2007!
Gateway Charter High School's Class of 2007 achieved a graduation rate of 86.66. This is second in Lee County and almost 15% points above the State of Florida (71.75%)! Congratulations!
Gateway Charter High School
We Are The Griffins!
Gateway Charter High School (GCHS) is a public high school chartered by the School District of Lee County to serve students in the District. GCHS empowers families and supports students in grades 9-12 to meet and exceed rigorous academic standards, to promote life-long learning skills, and to advance our belief that parental involvement and partnership in education is critical to student success.
GCHS is accountable for academic results and fiscal practices to our Board (the Lee Charter Foundation), parents, and students. GCHS is reaching for the high standards established in its charter as evidenced by its A+ grade and graduation rate of 87% in 2007. These achievements are made possible through the support of our management company, Charter Schools USA.
Mission
Mission Statement
To foster student learning and growth
Vision Statement
All stakeholders will share the commitment to develop students, who are reflective, life-long learners prepared to contribute to society.
Beliefs Statements
We believe a successful school involves the students, staff, parents, and other community members.
We believe that active participation on the part of students is required for them to learn.
We believe everyone deserves a safe, school environment.
We believe in providing a diverse curriculum that addresses student needs.
What is a Charter School?
Charter schools are part of a sweeping educational reform that places the highest priority on providing a better education. Charter schools are tuition free and are funded much like a public school, but each charter school is governed privately. Private governance places accountability squarely on the shoulders of the entity running the schools. Every dollar spent through the charter school system is focused on furthering each student’s education. Unlike traditional public schools, charter schools must demonstrate success, or they will lose their charter. Charter schools can be managed by municipalities, private companies or individuals.
Gateway Charter High is a member of the Charter Schools USA family of schools. Charter Schools USA is one of the largest providers of charter school management services in the state of Florida. CSUSA manages private and municipal charters for grades Pre-K through 12.
For more information on charter schools or Charter Schools USA, please visit www.charterschoolsusa.com.