STUDENT LIFE

Our highest priority is to create a school where every student feels safe, connected, understood, and supported. Gateway’s positive, engaging environment reshapes attitudes about school, improves outlooks for success in the classroom, and allows students to become the best version of themselves in their relationships and responsibilities. This transformation is not solely about academics, but on our intentional social programming. Our student community grows and thrives through shared social experiences! We know student socials and extracurricular activities foster emotional growth and encourage our students to explore activities they may not have experienced before.

Student Socials
These events (such as bowling, museum trips and amusement parks) are at venues in the greater Houston community and are planned with the intention of encouraging our students to try new activities and enjoy friendships outside of the school hours. These outings provide ideal settings for social interaction away from school while having the support of parents and caring adults. 

Student Council
Student Council provides a voice for the student body and leadership opportunities for those students willing to serve and contribute to our community. The election process itself is an invaluable learning experience! Student Council hosts our quarterly Pancakes for Parents events and additional social activities amongst the students.

Theater Arts
Theater Arts develops collaborative skills, perseverance, confidence, public speaking skills, and perspective-taking, as students learn to assume a role or character. Our crew develop production management and technical skills, problem solving skills, and encounter real life situations that require flexibility and responsiveness. Gateway proudly features two productions each year: a Fall variety show and a school play in the Spring.  

Running Club
Running club is a year-round opportunity for students to increase stamina and endurance and begin to explore running as a life sport!  Running club meets before school and students join pacing groups to complete a few miles every morning. Once a student has completed 26.2 miles, they are awarded a coveted running club hoodie. 

Basketball Club
Gateway Basketball is fun, co-ed and open to all students! Participation improves physical conditioning, social awareness, and interpersonal skills. Most of all, students will have FUN! 

Track
Track is a competitive, Spring season sport at Gateway. Our track team practices during Fit Club in the Spring and competes in three track meets per year. All students are invited to participate.   In addition to athletic skill, students develop teamwork, set fitness goals, and support one another while learning the “hidden rules” of competitive sportsmanship. 

Volleyball
Intramural volleyball is a Fall sport at Gateway! Our volleyball season includes practices and two games.  Students have fun while learning the rules of the game, volleyball skills, and teamwork as they prepare to take on the faculty! Intramural volleyball is a great way to make new friends in an atmosphere of teamwork and fun! Girls from all grades are welcome!