The Gow School's approach helps students with dyslexia thrive
The Gow School is a college-prep boarding school for students in grades 6-12 with dyslexia and similar language-based learning disabilities. Focusing on small class sizes - 3-7 students per class - and a low 4-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, The Gow School offers a multisensory approach to teaching that enables dyslexic students to thrive. The Gow community has a sense of belonging, of equality, and of connection born of common trials and shared triumph.
Gow has a start fast, finish strong mentality and students typically start to see progress soon after they step foot in our classrooms. At the School's core is a structured program designed to help students navigate the academic day and a daily schedule designed to keep students busy. Between a packed class schedule, after-school sports, study hall and Saturday classes, there is little unprogrammed time.
The School is settled on a 120-acre campus that gives our students plenty of room to learn and play. Boarding school life does not always allow lots of free time, but it has plenty of room for fun. Students are so involved - playing sports, going on trips, and hanging out with each other - that they get the most out of the rich residential experience.
In July, the School's coed summer program is five weeks of learning and fun for ages 8-16! The Gow School Summer Program is for students who have been experiencing academic difficulties or have been diagnosed with dyslexia or other specific learning disabilities. The Summer Program runs from the end of June to early August with morning academics, afternoon fun and games, and weekend adventures! The Gow School Summer Program gives students academic tools and self-confidence they can take with them wherever they go; to the classroom and beyond.
By combining a structured program and environment with flexibility, individualization, and room for fun, Gow provides a rich school experience that is precisely what dyslexic students need to learn and to enjoy learning.