Gateway Academy
Unique Programming That Fuels Learning
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Gateway Academy is an accredited, tuition free (with ESA Scholarship) private day school for grades 6-12 that supports a pure population of students with High Functioning Autism. Established in 2005, we have spent 18 years as a leader in educating students. As such, we operate our school in an engaging, motivating, and personalized way that helps our students build confidence and prepare for the future.
Our main focus is on our exceptional students (academically capable and diagnosed with a level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder) and we use an educational approach that’s backed by 35 years of research and best practices tailored to the unique needs of our students. It is a marriage between High Functioning Autism and academics — a strengths-based, differentiated multi-modal approach that provides special educational supports.
Since the removal of Asperger’s Syndrome from the DSM-V, Twice-Exceptional best defines our student population. Our students thrive on intellectual challenges in their areas of interest and ability. They do best when given work that engages multiple senses and offers hands-on learning. We provide our students with encouragement, compensation strategies, and support their strengths and struggles. We also help them with time management, extra time on tests, and offer reduced homework.
Gateway Academy takes education to the next level, providing students with an all-inclusive, supportive school community that accepts them for their unique perspectives. Our state-certified teachers inspire creativity and dedicate themselves to finding each student’s passion and incorporating that passion into their learning. At Gateway, students feel safe, heard, and supported, which allows them to be the best that they can be!
3939 E. Shea Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Tel: 480-998-1071
Fax: 602-872-7089
Executive Director & CEO
rsweet@gatewayacademy.us
