Lake Oconee Academy School Profile 2019-2020 ADMINISTRATION Georgia Public Charter School 2014 National Blue Ribbon School Otho Tucker, PhD Member of the College Board CEO Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools International Spanish Academy Jody Worth, EdD Upper School Director WE Service The mission of LOA is to increase student achievement by building a culture of high Chris Ingle expectations for all students. The Academy incorporates commonsense, proven Athletic Director/ Dean of Students principles, such as research-based curriculum; high academic and behavioral expectations for all students; an emphasis on outstanding faculty; experienced school leadership; and extensive parental involvement. SUPPORT STAFF th Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) has many reasons to celebrate its 13 year of operation. From its first year with 11 kindergarten students in Lakeside Church to its recognition as a 2014 National Amanda Etheridge Blue Ribbon School, LOA has continued its commitment to excellence in education for Greene Academic Counselor County students. LOA offers a wide variety of programs, courses, and experiences that address the academic, Cheryl Lenenski interpersonal, physical, and social needs of students. Included offerings are Advanced Placement College & Career Counselor (AP®) and accelerated courses, dual enrollment opportunities with local universities; and an International Spanish Academy (ISA). ISA incorporates Spanish language immersion in grades K-12, and qualified students earn a diploma from the Ministry of Education of Spain. All students at LOA can qualify for the Georgia Superintendent’s International Skills Diploma Seal and/or the Bi-literacy Seal. In the 2019-2020 school year, LOA is the educational home of approximately 1140 students in grades Pre-K4 through 12. The Class of 2018 marked LOA’s first graduating class. Class of 2019 Profile LOA Graduates have been Admitted to… 46 Graduates ABAC Mercer University Four Year Colleges – 90% Anderson University Middle GA State Univ. Two Year Colleges – 8% Auburn University Samford University Military – 2% Augusta University SCAD Berry College The Citadel HOPE Scholarship Truett McConnell Univ. The HOPE (Helping Brewton Parker College Outstanding Pupils Clemson University US Naval Academy Educationally) gives financial College of Coastal Georgia Univ. of Alabama 1021 Titan Circle assistance to students that Florida State Univ. Univ. of Georgia Greensboro, Georgia 30642 attend any eligible Georgia Univ. of South Carolina www.lakeoconeeacademy.org public or private college, George Washington Univ. Univ. of Tennessee 706-454-1562 university, or technical school. Georgia College & State Univ. Univ. of West Georgia The Class of 2018 had Georgia Military College Univ. Of Mississippi 31 students qualify for the Georgia Southern HOPE Scholarship. Univ. Of North Georgia Georgia State Univ. Wake Forest Georgia Tech Kennesaw State Univ. Young Harris College Lake Oconee Academy School Profile 2019-2020 -10th overall in Georgia according to 2015 CURRICULUM College and Career Readiness Performance CEEB: 111496 Advanced coursework in all academic areas (coded as AP COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TEST SCORES Index(CCRPI) or Honors on transcript) SAT Scores 18/19 Dual Enrollment students attend college or technical Critical Reading 585 program while in high school (receives dual credit) Math 554 SPECIAL PROGRAMS Composite 1128 International Spanish Academy - The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, district, or county office of education in recognition of students GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS who have studied and attained proficiency in two or Course Requirements: more languages by high school graduation 4 units each- English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Electives International Skills Diploma Seal -The ISDS is 3 units each- Foreign Language awarded to graduating high school students who 1/2 unit each- Health/P.E. complete an international education curriculum and Along with 70 hours of community service. engage in extracurricular activities and experiences that foster the achievement of global competencies. It TestinG Requirements: is a signal to employers and higher education End-of-Course Test(20% of overall grade) in English, institutions that a student is prepared to participate in Math, Science & Social Studies the global economy. 2019 AP TESTING RESULTS MARKING SYSTEM/GRADING Score: A=90-100 37% 194 83% B=80-89 C=70-79 Of high school Scored a 3 or Exams taken F=Below 70(no credit) students higher participated in AP courses Calendar: Alternate day block with four 90-minute classes per day. Scholar Scholar Scholar National with with Scholar GPA Computation & Rank: Honor Distinction GPA is computed on a 4.0 scale, with an additional 1.0 13 12 17 3 quality point given for AP courses. An additional 0.5 quality point is given for Honors, and Dual Enrollment AP COURSES (based on interest) courses. English Language & Composition English Literature & Composition Human Geography ATHLETICS ORGANIZATIONS Government (US) Baseball Beta Economics (Micro & Macro) Basketball FBLA United States History World History Cheer FCA Psychology Cross Country Honor Council Calculus AB Golf National Honor Society Statistics Soccer Pep & Jazz Band Biology Chemistry Softball Skills USA Physics (I & II) Tennis Student Government Physics C: Mechanics Volleyball Governor’s Honors Computer Science Principles Spanish Language & Culture Spanish Literature & Culture Art Portfolio - 2D, 3D and Drawing AP Capstone (Seminar & Research) .