The document discusses gateways, which are means of access or entry to achieving a state or condition. It specifically discusses a student gateway portfolio exhibition that has three main purposes: 1) For students to look at their body of work and demonstrate growth; 2) To signify that students have taken responsibility for their own learning and are positive members of the learning community; 3) To plan ahead for high school requirements and graduation goals by identifying gaps that need to be addressed. The document outlines the requirements and accountability process for gateway exhibitions in the third and fourth quarters, including consequences for students found not on track like repeating grades or developing summer contracts.

1. gateway |ˈgātˌwā| noun - a means of access or entry to a place - a means of achieving a state or condition

2. Big Picture Gateway • To have students look at the total body of their work, through a creation of a Gateway portfolio that demonstrates growth • To create a formal event to signify that the student has taken responsibility for his/her own learning and is a positive member of the learning community • To plan ahead and think about the rest of high school in the context of college requirements and graduation goals. • To identify gaps in Learning Goals, skills or experiences that need to be addressed before graduation. • To create a culture of high expectations and student leadership