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College Conferences for Seniors and Juniors

College representatives are scheduled to come to Gateway and meet with interested 11th and 12th grade students to familiarize them with the colleges they represent. Topics covered include the college’s academic and extra-curricular programs, tuition and fees, admission requirements and scholarship information. Seniors and juniors must sign up for these college conferences in the guidance office.

ACT and SAT Test Schedule (2010-11)

All individuals preparing to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) should check with their counselor one month prior to test date. Go to www.collegeboard.com to register. Parents may contact the guidance office at 848-8104 ext. 226 with any questions. Register at www.collegeboard.com.

If you have remaining questions concerning your child’s schedule, please feel free to contact his/her counselor.

Parent Meeting Notice

Listed below are the dates for 2010-11 parent meetings. The monthly parent meeting is a forum for fostering open lines of communication between the school and the community. Each month we plan to feature various departments as well as plan activities suggested by parents. Please make every effort to join us each month. An open line of communication is one of the essential keys to an effective school. Let’s work together to ensure the success of all of our students. All meetings are on Wednesdays and will be held in the media center at 7:00 p.m.

Student Record Policy Reminder for Parents
Gateway Regional School District responds to all reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of students’ records. Parents and adult pupils have the right to access and review student records, including academic (guidance office), discipline (assistant principal’s office), individual education plans/evaluation reports (Child Study Team office), 504 plans (assistant principal’s office), medical (nurse), and attendance (attendance office). The district will provide copies of the records if failure to provide copies would effectively prevent the parent or adult student from exercising the right to inspect and review the records. In addition, representatives of the parent or adult student have the right to inspect and review the records in accordance with NJAC 6A:32-7.7(a).
The district presumes that the parent has the authority unless the district has been advised that the parent does not have the authority under state law.

For further information on your rights to inspect records and procedures for making requests, please contact Mrs. Carol O’Connell, director of guidance, or Mr. Steve Hindman, principal, at 848-8200.

Family Life Education
At Gateway, family life education is presented through an interdisciplinary approach. Parents/guardians may review the curriculum to determine its appropriateness for their child consistent with NJAC 6.29-71. Parents/guardians who find any aspects of this curriculum inconsistent with their personal beliefs may have their child excused from those portions of the program without penalty.

Affirmative Action
In accordance with its Equal Educational Opportunity Policy, the Gateway Board of Education ensures that no person will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity of this distrtict on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, economic background or disability.

Any questions or concerns regarding affirmative action should be directed to Dr. Joan Mattson, district affirmative action officer, at 856-848-8200 ext. 220.

Senior Trip Plans
The Class of 2011 Senior Trip to Walt Disney World is scheduled during spring break, April 26-29. Please refer to Gateway’s website at www.gatewayhs.com for updated information and payment due dates.

A Letter from our Superintendent

As the Gateway Regional School District welcomed staff and students back for the 2010-11 school year, there were changes; some will go unnoticed and others will not.

Gateway students have continued to earn accolades upon graduation. Last year’s seniors earned $2,754,309 in scholarships and awards. This was accomplished through hard work, along with the support of family and staff at Gateway. At graduation, I shared some quotes from students about their experiences of going to school at Gateway; here are some of the statements I read:

• Gateway is a close-knit family;
  
• I look forward to coming to school;
  
• People are friendly;
  
• There is always somewhere to go for support;
  
• I’ve developed relationships that will last a lifetime;
  
• The teachers really care about the kids – all types of kids, not just the ones who are good at academics;
  
• The teachers are flexible and will go to any length to help you;
  
• The teachers trust you;
  
• I’ve truly learned and feel well prepared for the future;
  
• One class/one teacher can change what you thought you wanted to do, make you change your mind and go in a new direction;
  
• Gateway has given me a future to look forward to, a path to follow - because of the people, the teachers and the students.
  
  

Due to last year’s budget cuts, it was necessary to make changes to many of the programs and activities that enabled students to achieve. While academics are always the main priority, sports, clubs, and other activities provide students a place to grow and feel successful. These activities require students to have good grades and attendance, which strengthens classroom instruction. Some of the effects of the budget reduction were:

• Gateway no longer offers freshman sports;
  
• The Middle School sports program has been reduced;
  
• Field trips and assemblies have been limited;
  
• There is no longer a late morning bus run;
  
• Supplies and materials for classrooms have been limited;
  
• There has been a reduction in staff members in various areas of the district.

The Gateway Regional School District is committed to continuing to offer a fiscally responsible budget to the community without sacrificing academic excellence. Please check our website, www.gatewayhs.com, for information regarding programs and budget. If you have questions or would like more information, Board of Education meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month, or feel free to contact me at 848-8172.

Sincerely,

Superintendent