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GATEWAYS TO SUCCESS CHARTER SCHOOL  (PUBLIC)

What is a charter school?
A charter school is publicly funded and admission is free to students and parents. A charter school is a promising way to raise academic standards, empower educators, and actively involve parents and community members in public education.

Who can attend charter school?

Any students age 14-19 can attend grades 9-12. The maximum enrollment for Gateways is 150 students.

Why should I attend a charter school?

Smaller classes
More one-on-one instruction
Schedule flexibility
Employment credit
Students are responsible for their own work and progress

Mission Statement for Gateways to Success Public Charter School
(Revised &adopted by the Gateways to Success Board of Directors at their regular meeting October 21, 2003)

The mission of Gateways to Success Public Charter School is to provide an alternative education program for students who will benefit from non-traditional educational experiences. Students will be able to earn a high school diploma and will be prepared to be life-long learners, effective community leaders and productive adults.


CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT    
The school district provides services to over 4,300 students in seven schools that are ALL located in Fallon, Nevada. Because of its growth over the past seven years, (3.0+ percent annual growth) the district has the traditional calendar elementary schools. The district also includes one junior high and one high school. An early childhood program is available for pre-school students considered at risk. With a staff of over 400 people, the school district continues to provide a high quality of education for its students. The elementary students consistently score above the national average on the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills each year, while the secondary students scores are constantly above the national and state averages of the ACT and SAT college entrance examinations.  

ALL SCHOOLS UNDER TRADITIONAL SCHEDULE - With the traditional schedule, school begins in late August and continues through to mid-June except for common holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Federal and State holidays along with a weeklong spring break usually in March. Children must be 5 years old on or before 30 September of the year to start kindergarten. The classes are half day and the school district runs two classes (AM and PM) per day.  

Comments: To avoid registration delays and entry into school, PLEASE present the following records:

IMMUNIZATION (SHOT RECORD):  All students enrolling in Nevada schools must have proof of up-to-date immunizations. Immunization records are to be presented to the Welcome Center. The Welcome Center issues a card of certification, which is mandatory for the registration process.

PROOF OF BIRTH: A certified copy of the State birth certificate, passport or official baptismal record must be presented at the time of registration. A 30 day signed waiver will be allowed, but records must be presented the school within 30 days.

PREVIOUS SCHOOL INFORMATION: Information from previous school, including the complete name and address of the school attended, test data, health records, grade and/or ability level, last report card, along with information concerning special classes is important in making the appropriate student placement.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES:  All students new to the district or students not currently enrolled must register at the Welcome Center before they can attend class. At the Welcome Center, students and parents will complete all necessary enrollment forms. After the registration packet is completed, the Jr. and/or Sr. High School student must obtain an appointment with their counselor. This is accomplished by calling the school's counseling office.  The counselor will look at the student's transcripts and report cards to determine what credits are needed and what classes would be best for him or her. The student's last report card can be most helpful in this process.

NOTE - CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS NOT ZONED.  CHILDREN WILL NOT ALWAYS BE PLACED IN THE SCHOOL THEY LIVE CLOSEST TO.

Placement is accomplished according to the following guidelines:

1. AGE APPROPRIATE: Children are almost always placed in the grade in which they would be with peers their own age.

2. SPECIAL NEEDS: If the child is currently receiving special education help or has other specific needs such as English as a Second Language, the placement is determined by where the child can get the most appropriate assistance for their handicap condition.

3. SIBLING PLACEMENT - We strive to keep families with elementary age children together at the same school on the same schedule.

4. HOMEROOM CLASS SIZE - The district has placed a "cap" on each homeroom class per grade.

5. "AT-RISK" PLACEMENT - The Welcome Center attempts to distribute "At-Risk" children evenly.

6. PARENTAL PREFERENCE - If all the above factors are considered equal and openings occur in several classes, parents may have a choice between several different schools.

CHURCHILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY AND COMMITMENT

    In terms of academic excellence, athletic endeavor, and skill attainment, Churchill County High School is one of the finest schools in the State of Nevada. We at Churchill County High School are dedicated to the concepts of scholarship, patriotism, courtesy, respect, responsibility and citizenship. We seek to provide a climate for the development of these ideals. The staff is committed to insure that each student receive excellent educational opportunities to meet his or her educational goals. It is desired that each student make this year profitable and the staff intends to do everything possible to make this true.  There is offered a sharing of educational and extra-curricular experiences to meet one's every need. We want students to experience success in learning, maturity, and self-realization. The faculty and administration will work hard to give the best service that any school can give. We are proud of our school and we ask each student to join us in upholding and following the spirit of Churchill County High School. In turn, each student is to do his or her part to help maintain the traditions and fine standards, which are a source of pride for everyone associated with Churchill County High School. Exemplary behavior and high academic achievement will be expected from each and everyone. This school also has a NJROTC Program, which is offered as an elective or as a P.E. credit, and is year around.

OBJECTIVES

In keeping with the philosophy of Churchill County High School, the student will be afforded an opportunity for personal growth to the end that he or she may develop:

1. A mind trained in the basic skills, adequately informed for higher academic study, culturally oriented, and capable of effective reasoning.
2. Practical skills for vocational and career endeavor.
3. A healthy and controlled body able to meet the rigors of daily living.
4. Wholesome personal and social attitudes fundamental to sound human relations in the home, the school, and the community.
5. An understanding of, and respect for, human values.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Churchill County offers two types of high school diplomas, the standard diploma and the honors diploma. Credit requirements are listed below.