Lake Oconee Academy Charter School

A charter school is a public school that operates according to the terms of a charter, or contract, that has been approved by the local school board and the State Board of Education. A charter school can request waivers from some parts of state or local school laws, rules, regulations, policies or procedures. In exchange, the school must meet specific objectives outlined in the contractspecifically, it must promise to show strong student achievement. Students at charter schools are required to take state tests, such as the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) and Georgia High School Graduation Tests.

Charter schools are not-for-profit, tax-exempt, 501©3 entities that are overseen by a board of governors selected with the direction of the schools bylaws. As such, the schools are eligible to receive tax deductible philanthropic donations.

Licenses & Accreditations:

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

Preschool:

Yes