Testimonials from School Officials and Parents
The following is a sampling of the countless testimonials from parents and those involved in the placement of students at The Gateway School.
| Selected gateway because doctor on staff it is a behave at school and it is a very good school. I like it way because the teacher and everyone on staff work with my son Larry. Want people to know that it is a very good school. Betty Cook • The Gateway School Parent | ||
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| Selected gateway because my son Darius has grown to be a better person, as well as a better student then when he went to public school. Gateway takes care of the students and does a great job. Excellent staff I would recommend a school for anyone. Y.Roper • The Gateway School Parent | ||
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| Selected gateway because it’s specializes in various different disabilities. Like gateway because of staff teamwork between the parent, staff and student. Gateway is a school that has a loving and concerned Staff. I like teacher/student ratio in academics and therapies. N. Abdur Rahim • The Gateway School Parent | ||
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| Case Manager chose Gateway, it was the only school available. Son seem to fit in right away. He liked the school from the beginning. Friendly staff staff really works with the students. My son had a lot of difficulty in the beginning and now he has no issues. He really enjoys going to Gateway and we are proud of the accomplishments he has made. Anonymous • The Gateway School Parent | ||
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| Students with the most educational or behavioral challenges, who appear as if they would never adjust to school anywhere, “fit in” and flourish at Gateway School. The staff is attentive and caring about their students’ needs. Case Manager, Newark Public Schools • Jack Rifkin | ||
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| Gateway School is the extension of our family. The teachers, therapists and staff are the most caring, most loving group of professionals we have had the honor of knowing. Because of the Gateway family, my son now has a chance at a sense of normalcy that he may not have had. The professionals at Gateway are mission-oriented… and the mission is the children. T.Davis • The Gateway School Parent | ||
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| My Joshua has improved so much with his social skills since attending Gateway School. It gives me such peace of mind knowing that his academics are being met; and that he is making friends in a supportive, caring environment. I would encourage any parent to be assured if and when their child is in these capable hands. S.Lucas • The Gateway School Parent | ||
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| The Gateway School made it easy for us and John to switch from school to a work program…and Gateway was a big help in transition. P. Gabriele • The Gateway School Parent | ||
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| We appreciate the size of the classes, the wide range in sports (including the Special Olympics), the workshops for parents, and the very important and needed Transition program and services. The Gateway School Parent | ||
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| I chose The Gateway School because you were ‘for the child’, at whatever level he was! The staff were warm and thoughtful and I knew my child would be in good hands. The Gateway School Parent | ||
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| I felt comfortable with The Gateway School because of the care and concern shown by the staff, the related services offered, the opportunities for my child to participate in extracurricular activities. I was also impressed with school’s appearance. The Gateway School Parent | ||
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| Best placement for my son… I have seen improvements year after year. He has made so much progress. The Gateway School Parent | ||
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