What are Gateways?
Gateways NC Promotion Standards are referred to as Gateways. Gateway 1 requires third graders to meet local promotion requirements and to show grade-level proficiency by scoring at Level 3 or above on NC End of Grade Assessment in Reading and in Math. Gateway 2 requires fifth graders to meet local promotion requirements, demonstrate grade-level proficiency by scoring at Level 3 or above on NC End of Grade Assessment, and demonstrate adequate progress in writing by scoring at or above proficiency on the NC Fourth Grade Writing Assessment. Procedures for re-testing as well as formal review processes are included in the standards if students do not meet Gateway requirements. Reviews involve teacher documentation of student performance such as test records and work samples. The review committee can include central office staff, teachers and principals. The committee makes suggestions to the principal regarding promotion. However, the principal will have final authority over promotion or re
