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GAINESVILLE

H A L L C O U N T Y GEORGIA - USA

non-traditional high school. In August 2015, Uniquely
a ninth Grade Center was implemented for HALL
first-time ninth graders to increase overall
academic achievement and graduation success. Lanier Technical College was named Georgia’s Technical College of the E D U C AT I O N
The district has a strong legacy of Year for 2014.
outstanding achievement in academics,
arts, and athletics and offers a full range of MECHS has 13 locations across North PRIVATE SCHOOLS
expanded learning opportunities throughout Georgia offering a full range of high school
the school year and during the summer courses in a convenient, flexible, self-paced Early College Program
intercessions through its community partners. format. All classes are held in the evening at Brenau University
Various educational resources and services so you can work during the day and attend
are provided for students to be academically school at night. Tuition is 100 percent FREE The Early College program at Brenau
successful and to be prepared for college for students who enroll at MECHS full time. University provides the opportunity for
and career pathways upon graduation. Graduates of MECHS earn an official bright, motivated young women to enter
The district’s mission is to inspire, nurture, Georgia high school diploma and must college, earn college credits, and still receive
challenge and prepare students to be have completed all state requirements for their high school diploma while pursuing an
successful in a 21st century global society. graduation, including all mandated state tests. undergraduate degree at Brenau.
Gainesville City School System was one MECHS is fully accredited by the 500 Washington Street SE
of the first Charter Systems in Georgia, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Gainesville, GA 30501
earning charter status for June 2008-June and all credits earned are transferable to any 770-534-6247
2013. In April 2013, the district received a high school. brenau.edu/earlycollege/
ten-year charter extending to June 2023. The new site in Hall County opens July
The purpose of charter systems in Georgia 1, 2016. The site is open 4-9 p.m. Monday-
is to allow local school boards to utilize Thursday. Contact MECHS Central Office via
flexibility in promoting innovative learning phone, 706-219-4660, or mymec.org.
environments while maintaining specific Mountain Education Charter High School
achievement and accountability measures. @ Lanier Career Charter Academy
As part of the charter system status, local 2723 Tumbling Creek Road
School Governance Councils have a role in Gainesville, GA 30504
addressing matters that impact their schools 706-219-4660
as well as making recommendations on mymec.org
pertinent issues to the Board of Education.

District Awards/Accomplishments:
2015 Georgia School Boards Association
Exemplary School Board, 2015 Golden Radish
Award, Three Georgia Reward High Progress
Schools, AP STEM, AP STEM Achievement
& AP Humanities Honor High School and
Georgia Family Friendly Partnership School
(Enota MI Academy)
508 Oak Street
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-536-5275, Fax: 770-287-2004
gcssk12.net

Mountain Education
Charter High School

Mountain Education Charter High School
is a non-traditional high school serving
students in North Georgia. MECHS offers
a unique opportunity to any student who
wishes to earn an accredited Georgia high
school diploma.

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