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As parents we understand the promise and potential in all our children. It is our goal to provide an educational environment tailored to the specific needs of the dyslexic child.

It is estimated that as much as 20% of the general population struggle with some form of reading disability (dyslexia). While some cases are mild and only cause occasional issues in school, others can be severe. Children may find themselves unable to read at grade level, struggling with each syllable they read, and having little or no comprehension of what they have read.

At Greengate we understand these issues and have created a environment tailored to these learning differences.

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Greengate School is a non-profit, charitable, 501(c)3 organization. One hundred percent of our tuition goes to cover overhead expenses, and even then, it takes additional fundraising to meet our annual budget.  Our costs are driven by small classes, individualized instruction, and a low student-to-teacher ratio. We are always seeking donations to help with the true cost of operating the school.  We are extremely grateful to the many businesses and individuals who have given generously to make Greengate possible.

Ways to Give

• Donate Online!
• Send your contribution by mail. Checks should be made payable to Greengate School and mailed to the attention of the Development Office at 2800 Poplar Ave. NW Unit B Huntsville, AL 35816
• Ask your employer if they have a Matching Gift Program to double/or even triple your gift.

How Much Should I Give?

Participation is key. The amount is up to you. No donation is too small, all gifts are vital to the success of our campaign.

Annual Giving Fund

The Annual Giving Fund is an annual, charitable, tax-deductible gift we ask of everyone. Annual giving funds are operational expenses used to offset the cost of educating each student over and above tuition fees. These are unrestricted funds that directly impact both students and faculty. These gifts are used to directly enhance each student’s educational opportunity, help support technology enhancement and staff professional development, and support our general operating budget. We do not receive any funding from state or federal agencies. Greengate School’s Annual Giving campaign is announced each fall, however donations may be made throughout the year to support the general budget.

• Donate Online!

Spring Swing Gala

Purchase your tickets here!

Ways to get involved

We want you there!

• Become a Corporate Sponsor of the event
• Purchase a ticket to attend
• Donate items for our Live Auction
• Donate items for our Silent Auction
• Volunteer

Hello friends of Greengate, and thanks for reading!  If you would like information about any upcoming events, please check our upcoming events page, or contact the school office. Thank you!

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Accreditations

• Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
• Southern Associations of Colleges and Schools/AdvancED (SACS)
• Academy of Orton Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE)
• International Dyslexia Association (IDA) 

Affiliations

• Alabama Branch-International Dyslexia Association
• Huntsville Madison Private Schools Association
• Huntsville Chamber of Commerce

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in Greengate School. Since 2002, our mission has been the education and development of students with dyslexia, and empowering them to achieve. Our students are taught using evidence-based practices of the Orton Gillingham approach to target their strengths as well as their differences. At Greengate School, we believe that all students can learn given the proper tools to reach their full potential. 

The Admissions section of our website will provide you with information about our admissions process. Unlike many independent schools, Greengate School offers rolling admission, which means we have no application deadline, and parents may begin the admission process at any time. However, applicants who apply during the summer or early in the school year will be given first priority for admission, and tuition assistance.

Our admissions procedure is designed to identify for admission students having average to above average intelligence who can benefit most from Greengate School’s curriculum and environment, structured to fit the needs of students with diagnosed language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia. The information we require will help us learn as much as possible about your child, including their strengths and weaknesses and academic potential, as well as their specific learning needs. We gather information from many sources to help us determine whether or not your child is a good fit for Greengate School. To determine if the fit is right, we’ll need to review diagnostic testing, school transcripts, teacher evaluations, and a personal interview with parents and the student.

Admission Process

Admission Criteria

Greengate School accepts students who meet the following criteria:

• A diagnosis of a language-based learning disability, specifically dyslexia.
• Average to above average intelligence, as measured by the Wechsler Scales.
• A history of emotional stability.

 
Greengate School does not admit students who:

• Have emotional, behavioral or medical pathologies
• Have severe attention problems
• Have moderate to severe receptive and expressive language deficits
• Have less than average intellectual abilities

Non-Discrimination Policy: Greengate School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally afforded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

STEPS IN THE ADMISSION PROCESS

The following steps are required to be considered for admission:

1. Initial Inquiry Parents should complete the inquiry form or contact the Admissions Director to schedule an initial meeting regarding the student’s educational needs, and to tour the school. Parents should bring the student’s most recent (within 3 years) psycho-educational evaluation to this meeting.
2. Online Application If the prospective applicant appears to be an appropriate candidate, the parents are asked to complete the on-line application, and provide the required documents listed below. Please note, the application packet will not be sent to the Admissions Committee until all required documents have been received by the School:

   – Completed application form, with a $135 non-refundable application fee
   – Current school records: transcripts, report cards, teacher evaluations, Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Plan, or Private School Service Plan, standardized test scores
   – A signed and dated Authorization to Release Student Records form for current and past schools
   – Copy of Immunization Record
   – A full psycho-educational evaluation including cognitive battery IQ testing, such as the Wechsler Scale or the Stanford-Binet Scale, with a diagnosis of dyslexia and/or Language-Based Learning Disabilities
   – Any additional evaluations; i.e., speech/language, educational, psychological, occupational therapy
   – Any reports by specialists who have worked with the applicant 

3. The Admissions Committee will review the prospective student’s file and if the student is found to be an appropriate candidate, the student and parent/s will schedule a return visit to the school, where the student may be given further screening assessments, and the parent/s will meet with the Admissions Director and/or the Head of School.
4. The prospective student will be required to spend one or two days visiting the school (if school is in session), following the regular schedule, and be evaluated by school staff.
5. After a final review, the Admissions Committee will make an enrollment decision.

Privacy Statement: Greengate School respects the privacy of all our constituents and will never release contact information, check, or credit card information.

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