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Requirements

Requirements to Apply

Students must meet these criteria to be included in the initial phase of the lottery process:

  • Student and parent/legal guardian must reside in Gaston County.
  • 7th grade Reading EOG scores at Level III/IV/V
  • 7th grade Math EOG scores at Level III/IV/V
  • 7th grade "C" or 70 minimum average in classes on final report card
  • 7th grade good standing in conduct
  • 7th grade good standing in attendance (medical exceptions are considered)
  • 8th grade "C" or 70 minimum average in classes on first semester report card
  • 8th grade good standing in attendance based upon first semester

**Non-Gaston County School Applicants must submit the following:

  • 7th grade final report card and 7th grade standardized test scores administered at the applicant's school
  • 8th grade first semester report card and attendance records
  • For acceptance into the lottery, applicants must also complete an 8th grade iReady Diagnostic Assessment (Middle-of-Year Tests) in Reading and Math and be proficient at an "Early Grade Level" or higher score (this assessment will be given at the Gaston County Schools Office of Student Assignment)
  • Complete and return the Discipline Information Request to Gaston Early College High School prior to the application deadline.

Requirements for Admission

Students must meet these criteria to receive final acceptance or to remain on the waiting list:

  • Student and parent/legal guardian must maintain residency in Gaston County
  • 8th grade Math EOG at Level III/IV/V or 8th grade Math I EOC at Level III/IV/V
  • 8th grade Reading EOG at Level III/IV/V
  • 8th grade overall "C" or 70 minimum average in classes on final report card
  • Good standing in conduct for 8th grade
  • Good standing in attendance for 8th grade (medical exceptions are considered)

**Non-Gaston County Schools applicants must submit their 8th grade final report card and 8th grade standardized test scores administered at the applicant's school.

  • If such standardized test results are unavailable, applicants must make arrangements with the desired school to take a released NC EOG reading and math assessment at the 8th grade level designed to assess the applicant's academic qualifications.

 

Requirements for Continued Enrollment

  • Student and parent/legal guardian must maintain residency in Gaston County
  • Maintain a 2.0 grade point average
  • Maintain good conduct
  • Maintain at least 94% attendance (medical exceptions are considered)

Students who withdraw from GECHS will not be allowed to re-enroll at GECHS.