Graduation Achievement Charter High School

"We are committed to seeing students thrive in the classroom and beyond. Our program gives students a second chance at a top-notch education," said PAGA Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Monica Henson. "Our ultimate goal is to provide students with the tools needed for success by providing a classroom curriculum uniquely designed to ch... allenge and motivate them to become better, more engaged students." Graduation Achievement Centers of Georgia, formerly known as Magic Johnson Bridgescape®, are tuition-free programs open to students ages 14 to 20 who have left school or are considering leaving school but want to earn a standard high school diploma. "We are inviting the entire community to come and visit us during our open house event to get a glimpse into all the benefits of the program and an understanding of this unique opportunity for students to earn a high school diploma, rather than a GED," said Henson. "We are looking forward to providing students with this valuable educational resource and accomplishing tremendous success in Augusta and across the great state of Georgia." Earlier this year, the MJB centers closed its doors as Provost restructured its relationship with education partner EdisonLearning. "We had to close the doors of the MJB centers due to a delay in state funding. Magic Johnson Bridgescape® is a national franchise keyed to an urban population, and our Board made the decision that our center model should be tailored specifically to the needs of our students in Georgia, many of whom live in rural areas," said Henson. Provost Academy Georgia now controls the organization's financial model and back office support. Edison Learning will serve as the curriculum vendor. Because of PAGA's unique mission and organizational structure, it took several months for state agencies to determine how best to calculate funding for PAGA students. "After receiving notice of adequate funding from the State of Georgia going forward, restructuring our vendor relationship with EdisonLearning, and ...Read More