Uniquely Christian
For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6
Gateway Woods School is an accredited Christian school on our residential campus for students who need to spend time in a more structured, individualized setting than a public school provides. We provide day treatment for students from public schools, courts, and other residential and foster care programs.
Our philosophy is that behavior, attitude, and academic achievement are the result of inner values and faith. We are committed to the whole child and the power of faith in Christ pervades our program and sets us apart as uniquely Christian.
Gateway Woods School is intimately connected to the overall treatment strategy for our residents. In order to insure consistency and effectiveness in our treatment, we have frequent contact and interaction with Gateway Woods' residential staff. Working individually and in small groups, our teachers strive to give each student a moral and social foundation for the future.
Our Goals
Some students have been greatly influenced by their peers in a negative way; others have had severe behavioral or academic problems at school. By providing their schooling on campus, we can give students an environment in which they can begin to be successful both behaviorally and academically. Our goals are to:
- Prepare students to return successfully to public school.
- Increase students' academic aptitude.
- Provide each student with a set of tools to improve social skills.
- Equip our students with a biblical and moral foundation on which to build.
- Help students understand and apply God's wisdom and principles in all areas of study and life.
Teaching Methods & Programs
The teaching format of Gateway Woods School is individualized instruction from certified teachers. In a state-of-the-art facility, we provide students with a variety of teaching methods and programs. These include: instruction in small classes, hands-on learning activities, technology based learning, and exercises to develop skills and reinforce concepts. Students are also required to participate in an indoor/outdoor physical education program. Through volunteering at a local retirement center and in other service activities, our students can learn by serving others and give back to the community.
Above & Beyond
Gateway Woods School offers the following services to its students: credits that transfer to all Indiana schools, after school tutoring for all residents, independent living skills training for students, including budgeting, banking and credit, consumer skills, housing and transportation, relationship skills, and cooking.
Throughout the summer, we provide for-credit classes to students who have failed courses in public school. We also offer remedial instruction, including an opportunity to increase the student's graduation credit hours. Summer vocational and alternative educational experiences are also offered.
Gateway Woods School is accredited by the Indiana Board of Education and the National Association of Private Schools. To see a complete list of our accreditations, see our Accreditations page.
