Gateway Scholars Program - Garrison Forest School, Inc. Gateway Scholars Program An immersive, individualized set of learning experiences for students seeking in-depth and interdisciplinary work, co-curricular engagement and leadership, experiential learning, and access to a mentor network. The Gateway Scholars Program provides unique opportunities for Upper School students with a special interest in Global Citizenship, STEM or Visual Art and Design to craft a distinct curricular and co-curricular path—or, students can create their own program through the Independent Inquiry track. Supported by a network of on- and off-campus mentors, each Gateway Scholar creates an immersive learning program designed to challenge them as learners, enrich their experience, deepen their understanding, and document their process of discovery. Students can enter the program as early as 9th Grade or as late as the end of 11th Grade. Flexible "on-ramping" over the course of the student's Upper School career is available. Program highlights: Close coordination with College Counseling Culminates with a Capstone portfolio presentation Students completing requirements graduate with a Gateway Scholars Certificate Individual Track Options Curriculum Mentorship The tracks within The Gateway Scholars Program are Global Citizenship, STEM and Visual Art and Design , or students can work with their advisor, College Counseling, and Dean of Special Programs Andrea Perry to create their own Independent Inquiry track. Within each track, the program combines required coursework designed to build fluency with a wide selection of co-curricular and experiential learning options. Students will work with advisors to create the combination of requirements that will be most interesting and meaningful for each student's individual path. Each track culminates in the creation of a portfolio meant to encapsulate their learning and experiences throughout the program and in certification in their chosen areas of focus. In-depth, interdisciplinary coursework Co-curricular engagement and leadership Experiential learning On and off-campus "field expert" mentor network Capstone Portfolio presentation Students completing the requirements of the program graduate with a Gateway Scholar Certificate. Students will connect with adult mentors through our alumnae networking platform and off-campus partners to carry their learning experience beyond the classroom and into the wider community. This program includes close coordination with College Counseling.