Titan Family and Friends,
We hope your school year is off to a great start! The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors held its monthly meeting on Monday, August 7th. We want to share some highlights with you:
â—Ź LOA Waiting List - There are currently 355 students on the waiting list.
â—Ź Charter Renewal Update - The LOA BOG approved LOA to send over its responses to the request for clarification from the Greene County School System. For more information regarding the charter renewal, please visit the Charter Renewal Resource Center located on the Charter Schools Tab on the LOA website and Quick Link at the top of the website.
â—Ź Alternative Education Program was approved to be sent to GADOE- More information about this program can be found here.
● Discussion of the Cognia Accreditation - LOA is currently going through the process of accreditation through the accreditation agency, Cognia. On their website, Cognia shares, “For more than 125 years, schools have been inviting Cognia and our legacy agencies, NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI, into their classrooms. Why? Because we go beyond evaluating school quality. We provide trusted expertise and actionable ideas that move the needle on school quality."
○ Accreditation is the launchpad for school improvement. Based on rigorous research-based standards and evidence-based criteria, the process probes the whole institution—from policies to learning conditions and cultural context—to determine how well the parts work together to meet the needs of every learner.
○ Accreditation isn’t about passing a one-time inspection—it helps education providers meet improvement goals and sustain commitments to better learner outcomes.
â—‹ Cognia identifies schools and systems that best exemplify excellence in education and stand out in the service to learners based on the results of our rigorous accreditation process, as stated on their website. For more information on the accreditation process, please visit cognia.org. As a part of the accreditation process, a Cognia team will do a virtual site visit on Tuesday, November 28th.
We are ONE TITAN!
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Get ready for the Titan Tailgate! Join us on Friday, August 25th, as the Lake Oconee Academy Titans football team takes on Towns County for their first home game of the season.
To kick off this highly anticipated event, we'll have a spirited tailgate party starting at 5:00 pm in the courtyard behind building 100. Cheer on the Titans as the band, cheerleaders, and football team march through the campus.
Enjoy music from our DJ and tasty treats from local food trucks.
Then head over to the football field and show your Titan pride as our team battles it out on the field. Let's pack the stands with blue and gold!
This inaugural Titan Tailgate will be an incredible celebration bringing the LOA community together. You won't want to miss out on all the food, fun, and school spirit. Let's go, Titans!
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Join us for the Lake Oconee Academy school wide PTC meeting on Wednesday, September 6th at 5:30pm in the Lower School cafeteria.
All parents and teachers are encouraged to attend this meeting to discuss important updates, events, and initiatives for the school year. Your involvement and input are greatly valued as we work together to support our students' growth and success.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents and teachers and stay informed on what's happening at Lake Oconee Academy. Childcare will be provided for $5 per child. Be on the lookout for a sign-up form a week before the meeting. We hope to see you there!
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Join us for the Party on the Green after party following the annual Tees for Titans golf fundraiser benefiting the Lake Oconee Academy Foundation!
On Monday, August 28th from 4:30-6:30PM, we'll keep the fun going at Reynolds National Tavern for food, drinks, and mingling. Tickets are $50 and include a meal ticket for Dough Daddy Dough, two drink tickets, and access to the private Party on the Green event.
All proceeds go to support Lake Oconee Academy and its students. Help us celebrate a great day of golf while raising crucial funds for technology, facilities, scholarships and more!
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You're invited! The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors will hold its next public meeting on Monday, September 11th at 5:30 pm. Community members are encouraged to attend this open meeting to stay informed on the latest news and initiatives at Lake Oconee Academy. The Board of Governors provides oversight and strategic guidance for the school, and the meetings offer an opportunity for public transparency and engagement. Your attendance and participation help strengthen the school community. We hope to see you there!
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The LOABOG is pleased to announce many ways to Stay Connected!
- Quarterly Town Hall sessions to keep the community informed and answer questions.
- Monthly Newsletters will be sent out with important news about LOA, the Greene County BOE and the Charter Renewal.
- Social Media Posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- News Posts on LakeOconeeAcademy.org
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Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors
706.454.1562
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