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Boarding School Experience

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Why Boarding at Gow Works

Boarding at Gow is about making sure your child is fully supported, 24/7, by experts in teaching and mentoring students with learning differences. It's the most effective way for students to build their future because the guidance they in the classroom doesn't stop there. 

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Boarding

At a Glance

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dormitories for residential students

as of 2025-26 school year

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participation in residence life curriculum to prepare for life after Gow

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on-campus study hall spaces with support from teachers

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weekend trips to nearby East Aurora and Buffalo, NY

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acre campus in South Wales, NY

What to Expect Out of an Evening on Campus

Time Activity
4:00-5:15 p.m. Daily athletics practices or games
5:50-6:25 p.m. Dinner for all students
6:30-8:00 or 8:30 p.m.

Study hall for all students

Grades 5-10 have study hall in our recently renovated Orton Hall until 8:00 p.m. Grades 11-12 have study hall in the library until 8:30 p.m.

Students who have earned Honor Scroll - one of Gow's highest achievements - can spend study hall time in their dorm room.

8:30-9:30 p.m.

Down time for all students

Students visit Little Seniors for a snack, play air hockey or work out in The Gow Center, gather with friends around the firepit, or start a movie in the dorm.

10:00 p.m.

Lights out for middle school students

11:00 p.m.

Lights out for upper school students

Our Residential Curriculum

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