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. Gow is one of the few secondary schools in North America which has a CNC router—a complex milling machine that is used in the fabrication of the robots constructed each year by the robotics team. 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 also available. The Gow School offers Varsity, Junior Varsity and/or Modified levels in three sports: soccer (Fall), basketball (Winter) and lacrosse (Spring). Other selections include: cross country, volleyball, golf (All Catholics 2015,2016), squash, wrestling, ski racing, tennis and Outdoor Education. Students also may participate in an intramural program and/or weight training. Athletic fields and a 49,500 square foot athletic facility provide ample space for competing and training. During the winter months, two local resorts, Kissing Bridge and Holiday Valley, provide the opportunity for intramural and competitive skiing. The current Athletic Director for The Gow School is Mark Szafnicki. In addition to the athletic options, students can choose to participate in drama, which is offered 2 out of the 3 seasons every year. Students perform plays and participate in designing production elements (i.e., costumes, lights, props, and sound).