Curriculum
Gow students take a minimum of six academic courses yearly. Reconstructive Language, Gow's core reading program, is mandatory at each grade level. Graduation requirements consist of four credits in English, three in History, three in Mathematics, three in Science (two in a laboratory science), one and a half credits in Visual and Performing Arts, and one half credit in Health. A variety of electives are offered, including Spanish, Journalism, Economics, American Perspectives, Calculus, Advanced Biology and Physics, Robotics, Business Seminar, Computer Graphics, Advanced 2D and 3D Art, Theater and Vocal and Instrumental Music.
Technology plays a central role in Gow’s academic program. A school wide laptop program was introduced in 2006, and assistive technology, including Kurzweil text-to-speech software, is incorporated across the curriculum.
For students requiring additional support, individualized Executive Functions Coaching is provided. The EFC program helps students develop organizational and time management skills. For International students, English as Foreign or Second Language (ESL) services are available also. (warning)other students may consider this prison.
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