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South Wales, New York, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
Established in 1926, The Gow School is an internationally renowned, college-preparatory, coeducational day and boarding school that specializes in the education of students who have dyslexia or similar language-based learning differences. We offer small classes and individual attention within a supportive community. The rural campus has 110 acres with three playing fields; three outdoor tennis courts; and 23 buildings including a 49,600 square foot fieldhouse/gymnasium, a modern, spacious dining hall, and a new science center and engineering laboratory. Gow continues to place all of our graduates in college or university.
2491 Emery RoadSouth Wales, New York, USA 14139 (716) 652-3450
Director of Admissions: Douglas Cotter Admissions Phone:(716) 687-2001Fax:716-687-2003 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gow.org
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Summary: Students at The Gow School attend classes ranging in size from three to seven students. Teachers provide individualized attention and extra help, and communicate regularly with parents. All faculty receive on-going training in teaching methods designed to address language based learning disabilities. Multisensory instruction, organizational skills and study strategies are emphasized throughout the curriculum.Classes meet six days a week, and students take a minimum of six academic courses. Each student studies Reconstructive Language, Gow's core reading program. A daily tutorial period and supervised two hour evening study hall provide students with time to complete assignments and receive assistance from faculty.Graduation requirements include four credits in English, three in History, three in Mathematics, three in Science, including two in Laboratory Science, one and a half credits in Visual and Performing Arts, and one half credit in Health. Students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of electives.Technology plays a central role in supporting student success. Gow continues to develop its laptop program which was introduced in 2006. Additional assistive technology, including Kurzweil text-to-speech software and SMART boards, are incorporated in all course offerings.
Department Director: Rob Marshman
Average Class Size: 5
Full Time Teachers: 44
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 61.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 4/1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Semester
Saturday Classes: Most or All
Summary: The Gow School focuses on student centered programs designed to promote leadership development, social and emotional growth, executive functions training, healthy decision making and self-advocacy skills. For more detailed information, please view The Gow School Student and Parent Handbook available in PDF format.Dormitory Life All students attending Gow live in supervised dormitories where they reside with one or more roommates. Dorm life provides students with a comfortable and supportive living experience. Daily chores, known as house jobs, help to instill a sense of responsibility.Meal Times Meals in The Gow School Dining Hall are served buffet style with a teacher at each table. The spouses and children of faculty members often attend meals, enhancing the school’s family atmosphere. The Dining Hall, opened in September 2009, is the center of life in the Gow community.Clubs & Activities Students are selected for leadership positions annually. These include Headwaiters, Resident Assistants, Student Council and Crimson Key Club. A variety of student led clubs and activities have been created, such as the Green Team, the Gaming Club, Botball, the Culture Committee, Swing Dance, the Photography Club, the Mountain Biking Club and Yearbook.Off- Campus Entertainment Weekend activities incorporate trips to local malls and movie theaters, seasonal skiing, professional and amateur sporting events and dances with local schools. Buffalo’s cultural community, including the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, theater district and historic landmarks, provides opportunities for a variety of field trips throughout the school year.Vacations With six days of classes per week, students have the privilege of enjoying longer vacations. Two week Winter and Spring breaks are provided, along with a one week Thanksgiving recess. Fall and Winter Designated Weekends are scheduled during the first and third marking periods. Vacations occur about every six weeks during the academic year.
Department Director: Joe Cendrowski
Number of Dorms: 6
Average Students Per Dorm: 24
No. of Girls Dorms: 2
No. of Boys Dorms: 4
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Formal
Summary: The Dormitory life at Gow is a important part in the life of a Govian. The Dorm becomce the home away from for our students.
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Summary: The art department at Gow sends 3-5 students a year to art schools around the world. Our students are very visiual and creative thinkers. They need art to be able to express ideas that may be lost to them if they were required to express them selves in a medium such as writing or speaking.Physical fitness and athletics are an integral part of daily life at The Gow School. Varsity, junior varsity and middle school teams are offered in soccer, basketball and lacrosse. Additional sports include crew, cross country, wrestling, squash, outdoor education, tennis and skiing.The school's campus provides an ideal setting for fall and spring sports. Gow’s 49,600 square foot athletic facility allows students to compete and train indoors. The gymnasium houses a hardwood basketball area, tennis and squash courts, and a weight training and cardiovascular fitness facility.
Arts Department Director: William Parsons
Athletics Department Director: Mark Szafnicki
Notable Achievements: Local tennis pro
Summary: Gow’s College Counseling program helps students identify appropriate colleges, complete applications, prepare for standardized tests, and meet deadlines. Students have extensive access to the College Advising Center (CAC) which maintains a large collection of resources.College Fairs and Workshops, open to students and parents, often are held on-campus. A standard administration of the PSAT is provided to sophomores and juniors, while a non-standard SAT is offered to upperclassmen. Accommodations may include extended time or a reader.
Department Director: Charles Brown
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Summary: The Gow School offers a traditional Summer School Program experience for boys and girls ages 8-16. The 5-week session offers a specially designed curriculum for students who have experienced academic difficulties or have language based learning disabilities which may include dyslexia, central auditory processing disorder, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD and ADD. Summer Program participants can be day students or live on campus and enjoy a full schedule that provides recreational activities on weekends and afternoons.Since 1990, the Summer Program has successfully combined not only academic enrichment and remediation, but also new experiences, opportunities and fun.
Department Director: Matt Fisher
Registration Deadline: N/A Tuition: $4,600-7800 Financial Aid Available: Yes More Details
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