As always, the physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing of our residents is of the utmost importance to us here at Gateways. We place a strong emphasis on sports, games, and group activities. We make every effort to create a fun and active environment to promote teamwork and healthy attitudes towards others. Along with traditional schooling, Gateways will teach our own Life Skill Trainings to help prepare our boys and girls for independent living.

Education.

Children will attend public school when possible. Gateways is in the Reeds Spring school district where facility and staff have always been very supportive and helpful to kids in our care. The Gibson Vo.Tech gives the kids an opportunity to explore more technical career options. The New Horizons Alternative School and Missouri Options are also available. 

Recreation.

 Along with activities offered by Gateways, Reeds Spring Schools have many options available. Some activities offered through the school are speech and debate, choir, student council, FFA, and sports (football, volleyball, baseball, track and field, cheerleading, etc.)

After school activities will always be encouraged. We believe that interacting with others and being part of a team will benefit our kids in many ways including learning teamwork, social norms, responsibility, motivation, and physical fitness.

Life Skills Trainings

Kitchen Skills: cooking, nutrition, shopping on a budget, planning meals, and safety.

Finances: banking, balancing a checkbook, making a household budget, (also learned in our Earn and Learn program). 

Drivers Ed: Getting a drivers license and learning about auto insurance and safety.

Auto Maintenance: changing a tire, checking and changing oil, jumpstarts, and safety.

Social Skills: healthy communication, respect, interacting with others, etc.

Job Training: mock interviews, putting together a resume, and finding careers.

Computers: keyboarding, learning different programs, and staying safe while online.

Domestics: learning how to use every day household appliances, doing laundry, minor repairs, and using household tools.