Lottery Information

  • Gaston Early College's Class of 2028 

     


    To attend Gaston Early College High School (GECHS) students must be chosen through a random lottery that happens each year. Being chosen during the lottery places the student on a conditional acceptance list.*

    Lottery Dates:
    • Application materials will be available online January 22, 2023.
    • Applications are due March 18, 2023. All applications must be submitted online. 
    • Lottery is April 14 and is conducted by Scribbles.  Selected students will be notified via Scribbles.

     Lottery Application Materials - All applications must be submitted by March 18, 2023.  

    • APPLICATION
      • THE APPLICATION PROCESS opens on January 22, 2023.
      • Complete the Application Online.  

    • Acceptance Numbers: The following numbers are accepted from each high school's feeder area.
      • Ashbrook - 8
      • Bessemer City - 4
      • Cherryville - 3
      • East Gaston - 5
      • Forestview - 7
      • HunterHuss - 7
      • North Gaston - 7
      • South Point - 6
      • Stuart Cramer - 7  

    All students in the class of 2028 must meet the following criteria to be included in the lottery process: 

    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 overall “C” or 70 minimum average on final report card.

      • 7th grade good standing in conduct. 

      • 7th grade good standing in attendance (medical exceptions are considered).

      • 8th grade overall "C" or 70 minimum average on first semester report card.
      • 8th Grade good standing in attendance based upon first semester.  

    • Application (submitted) online by March 18, 2023. 

    • **Non-Gaston County Schools 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 a “Early Grade Level” or higher score (this assessment will be given at the Gaston County Schools Office of Student Assignment)

    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.

    ▪ 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 the 8th grade final report card and 8th grade standardized test scores administered at the applicant’s school. 

    • Applicants should provide proof of nationally standardized achievement tests administered annually to assess grammar, reading, spelling, and mathematics.

      • If such standardized achievement test results are unavailable, applicants must make arrangements with the desired choice school to take a released NC EOG for 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.