6 - 8 Science & Math
Gateway’s science and math program celebrates students’ curiosity by providing opportunities to seek answers to questions that interest them, achieve their personal best, and explore challenging math and science curriculum in small groups.
Science
Gateway’s middle school science program prepares students for entry into high school science classes and engages them with an innovative hands-on curriculum. Through high-interest thematic units, students receive a solid foundation in the scientific disciplines of chemistry, physics and biology. Units are chosen to provide broad based exposure to such areas as: biochemistry, evolution & genetics, human biology, marine science, astronomy, and environmental science. Each unit includes investigation, discussion, activities, writing, and connections to the real world.
Gateway middle school students design experiments, conduct research, and report findings at our school Science Fair and annual Family Science Night. Gateway students enter their work and perform well at regional Science Fair competitions.
Mathematics
Gateway’s middle school math program develops flexible and confident mathematical thinkers. We encourage learning through investigation, discovery, and problem-solving. Mathematics is taught through a combination of direct instruction, practice, and investigations in small groups. Gateway’s curriculum gives the solid foundation needed to succeed in middle school and to prepare for high school. Gateway middle school teachers work with students at their level, providing differentiated curriculum and online enrichment.
Each year, Gateway faculty members work with students to enter the County Math Competition and “Math Counts”, sponsored by the California Society of Professional Engineers. Gateway students demonstrate strong performance in both regional math competitions.
