Middle School Alternative Programs Serve Grades 6 through 8

Student Sessions: 8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.

For more Information Contact your local Springfield Public Schools Middle School. Referrals are provided by a student's home, middle/high school based on address of residence. This program is only available to Springfield Public School students. No out of district transfers are accepted.

Target Group: Students who are experiencing difficulty in a traditional middle school setting in the areas of academics and attendance. Gateways is a voluntary program for students and places high expectations in the areas of attendance and academic performance.

Beliefs:

We believe that all students can learn.

We value a safe and respectful environment.

We practice positive communication and cooperation.

We promote accountability, respect and positive self-image.

We maintain a non-traditional focus in our schools.

We foster partnerships with business, community and parents who we know are critical to student success.

We focus on the needs of individual students.

We provide a welcome environment for parents, students and community.

We build our curriculum around the social and work related skills integral to a student's education.

Goal for Students:

Students will learn to live, learn to work and learn to learn.