Note: I wrote this in the past and am posting it now) ---- I am a past student that attended…read moreGateway academy for one year , and god! I would not recommend you go here if you or your child is gifted or at least grade level. You ask for harder work, and are dismissed by teachers that wish they could actually teach you more, but as per the dictators policy (Mrs. Robin) they can't give me actual challenges. I have had 2 tests maybe, and I'm more than halfway through the year. To add to this, these tests were the easiest tests I've ever taken in my life! Do not send your child here! Also, here's a list that I took at the begining of the year (when I still had hopes of leaving) which doesn't include a lot of the new stuff. Here's a summary of the information because the school would probably kick me out (not that I would mind) Version to my parents My classes this year aren't challenging me or giving me the resources I need to learn. In math, we're a month behind because the online curriculum still isn't fixed, and we're stuck reviewing topics I mastered in sixth grade. Science work is so easy and drawn-out that deadlines mean nothing, and tests are recycled to the point where grades don't reflect real understanding. Language class is almost entirely Duolingo, which doesn't teach grammar or real communication skills, and even "enrichment" work takes weeks for something I could finish in days. History is just fill-in-the-blank notes and shallow projects instead of meaningful, in-depth learning like I had before. I'm not being pushed to grow, and staying here is holding me back academically. Version for administration In math, we are already a month behind because the Savaas curriculum still isn't fixed, despite my teacher contacting Mr. Anthony 1-2 weeks ago. My teacher wasn't given proper resources and had to reuse slides from a previous school, so the pace is slow. We've spent over a week reviewing order of operations and negative numbers, which I mastered in sixth grade. In science, deadlines are stretched far beyond what's needed--two weeks to take notes that should take 2-3 days, and tests are meaningless because, after taking them, we just redo the same questions for credit. Even when I ask for harder work, I'm told I still have to do the same easy assignments, which wastes time. Language class is almost entirely Duolingo, which doesn't teach grammar or sentence structure, and enrichment work is stretched over three weeks for tasks I could finish in days. History is mostly fill-in-the-blank notes and shallow projects, like spending a week on domestication with no deeper exploration, compared to last year when I created in-depth presentations on world history topics. I'm not being challenged, my time is being wasted, and staying here will hold me back academically.

Gateway Academy is a WONDERFUL school!! We feel SO LUCKY to have found this school! Our son is on…read morethe Autism Spectrum and Gateway Academy is the PERFECT fit! Our son is safe and free to be himself in the most nurturing environment. He is HAPPY heading into school everyday and as parents that is all we have hoped for! The entire staff and all of the teachers are simply AMAZING! We can't recommend this school enough!! A+++++++++ =)

This school has become a second home for my son. Teacher Tyra's gentle patience and genuine empathy…read morehave helped him grow in ways we never imagined. Principal Ming is a rare soul--his wisdom, compassion, and inspiring life journey shape a school where every child is valued. The therapists pour their hearts into helping each child progress, and the cafeteria aide's kindness brings comfort and familiarity to my son's day. We feel blessed to be part of this community.

My brother attends The Aces Paradise Campus. This year is his 3rd year there and we couldn't be…read morehappier with all the help and support we get. 3 years ago, I toured many schools as I was very nervous about him starting high school and I could have not made a better choice. I am very grateful for the experience we have had, and my brother has grown and learned so much. He loves going to school and Miss Alexa and staff go above and beyond. Teachers and staff are very communicative and available to answer any questions you have.

Highly recommend!! Very caring staff. My kids have gone since they were 4 months old for day care…read more Very dependable and always felt confident my kids were in good hands.

I've sent both of my sons to Upward and can not say enough positive things about it. They were in…read morethe Newborns, 1s and 2s rooms at various points, and the staff in each room truly felt like family. Watching my boys grow and learn in this environment has truly been a blessing and Upward gets my highest recommendation!

Truly, if I could give my account manager Michael G. (the best one though I'm biased) six stars, I…read moreabsolutely would! He went above and beyond, taking time after work on a Friday to walk me through the entire Spear platform. That alone says so much about his dedication. He's incredibly detail-oriented, professional, and welcoming, but also just naturally funny, which made the whole experience even better. I'm a dentist, and I've worked with a lot of different reps, but Michael stands out. He feels like the leader of all the managers! He truly understands the value of everything Spear has to offer and explains it so well that I feel like he could sell any course to anyone. Spear is lucky to have him, and he deserves the biggest applause!

I have been trying to cancel my membership over 6 months without any success ,there is no option…read morecancel your credit card in your account . I had several calls and emails to their customer service ,it's a terrible experience I am going through .they should be sued.

This is a school for children with learning challenges. In addition to the 23K yearly tuition,…read morethe curriculum used for high school is an online learning program through the University of Nebraska high school. Students are required to purchase UNHS curriculum, in addition to JGS tuition. As a requirement of UNHS, the progress tests must be proctored by the person set up to proctor students. In this case it is the owner, Dana Herzberg. She allows the teacher's to proctor the students. That's the first of many violations. In a weird twist of cheating stories we hear about every day. The school staff, JGS, is cheating the students. They are providing answers to tests, allowing double-sided notecards to be used while testing, and recycling testing material from year to year. The "old" tests are used to make study guides for the students. The students are then required to make their note-cards from the study guide. (Which is actually the test)? These poor unsuspecting students are being robbed of an education and they don't even realize it. Sure, they are all getting wonderful grades. But, like always, there's a cost. The cost is the student's (if not challenged enough) are not learning. I encourage you to read the proctor guidelines. This post is 100% factual. http://highschool.nebraska.edu/-/media/unhs/files/pdf/proctor_guide.ashx?la=en

This school is the real deal: It is exactly what some other schools say they are on their marketing…read morematerial, but turn out not to be. Dana, the director, is not only knowledgeable about kids who learn differently (gifted, ADHD, dyslexic, twice-exceptional etc...), she also works tirelessly on giving these kids the education they need in a warm and supportive environment. She knows how to pick the staff that shares in her vision as well, so everyone at this school is on the same page. I would say that any child would benefit from this kind of learning environment, but for kids who learn differently, regardless of the reason, this school IS the place to be!!! My son loves coming to school every day, and I feel so grateful to have found On Track Academy!