Excellence in Teaching and Learning  
                        
 Dear Gateway Community, 

What a great year! Our team of incredible teachers continued to inspire and shape the next generation of leaders. Our parents, friends, and donors continued to demonstrate the highest level of commitment to our schools. And our students continued to work hard and succeed every day. Gateway is a place of excellence and growth - in both teaching and learning - and this year was no different!

Last week we honored the 14th graduating class from Gateway High School. Nearly 100% of graduating students are going on to college and most of them to four-year schools. We are so proud of all of these students who will soon become our future leaders and innovators. As math teacher Mr. Rick Aidi said in his commencement address, each and every one of our students possesses a unique gift and we have full confidence in their bright futures. "Work to actualize your potential everyday," he urged, which I think is great advice for all of us.

We also promoted Gateway Middle School's second class of 8th graders to High School. Four years ago we launched Gateway Middle School in order to reach students at younger ages to provide them with the tools necessary to succeed in high school and college. Because of our middle school and the wonderful community that rallies behind it, we are most certainly impacting and reaching more students during their formative learning years.

Earlier this year we also saw the Gateway Middle School charter renewed. The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education enthusiastically approved our charter renewal application, solidifying our commitment to educating students from all San Francisco communities, especially those with historically at-risk students.

A heartfelt congratulations to our Middle School and High School Classes of 2015! Finally, a big thank you to every educator, caring adult, parent or guardian, staff member, volunteer, and the many donors who believe in Gateway, our mission, and our deserving students. It's been a fantastic year, and we could not have done it without your support.  

Have a great summer!

With appreciation,  

 

Sharon Olken
Executive Director, Gateway Public Schools 

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