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Gainesville Exploration Academy is pleased to announce that we have received the 2019 Gold Status Greatest Gaines Award by the Governor's Office of Student Achievement. 

"Governor Brian P. Kemp, along with the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA), announce the 189 Georgia public schools in 58 districts that will receive Highest Performing or Greatest Gains school awards."

"The school awards, developed by GOSA and approved by the State Board of Education (SBOE), are part of Georgia’s Single Statewide Accountability System (SSAS). Highest Performing schools must earn a three-year average College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) Content Mastery Score that ranks in at least the 93rd percentile. Greatest Gains schools must earn a three-year average CCRPI Progress Score that ranks in at least the 93rd percentile. Each award category has four tiers: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. GOSA revised the criteria for the SSAS awards in 2018 with the SBOE’s approval to account for changes to the CCRPI formula. Visit GOSA’s website for more information on the award criteria."

2019 Award Recipients

GEA received the National Wildlife Federation's Eco School status. The Eco-Schools program strives to model environmentally sound practices, provide support for greening the curriculum, and enhance science and academic achievement. Additionally it works to foster a greater sense of environmental stewardship among youth.

We are in the process of electing parent and business representatives for our School Governance Council for the 2020-2021.

School Governance Councils will work with school leadership and the community to help determine the long-term direction of the school, design innovative solutions to increase student achievement, and serve as school ambassadors to the local community.


School Governance Councils will have the power to:

(a) Provide input on the school improvement plan and provide oversight of its implementation as well as provide input into innovations that would traditionally require a waiver

(b) Provide input on school budget priorities that are aligned with the school and district improvement plans, use of charter system funds, and school fundraisers.

(c) Provide input into the selection of the curriculum and accompanying materials consistent with the district’s Essential and Innovative Features as included in the charter contract

(d) Participate in hiring of the principal, in the case of a vacancy

(e) Provide input into school operations that are consistent with school improvement and charter goals


In order to be eligible to serve on the School Governance Council, you must have a child who attends the school and you must be at least 18 years of age.

If you are interested in serving on the School Governance Council, please contact the school at 770-287-1223 by March 30, 2020.

If you are a parent of a rising 6th grader please contact Gainesville Middle School at (770) 534-4237 to express your interest.

Our goal is to provide a quality education through shared responsibility in a safe and supportive environment for all students to meet the challenges of a global society.

We are “Committed to Excellence”, and we work hard to make this site a primary source for timely information for all users, and a main gateway for improved communication between parents, teachers, students and other members of our community. Our goal and responsibility is to help each student develop an enthusiasm for learning, a respect for self and others, and the skills to become a creative independent thinker and problem solver.