North Hall High School has earned the GOLD AWARD from the Governor’s Office of Academic Achievement, which was announced today, November 19, 2008 by the Georgia Department of Education.   The award signifies that the school had the highest percentage of students meeting and exceeding academic standards developed by the state.  Georgia's Single Statewide Accountability System (SSAS) includes an Accountability Profile for every public school and school system in the state. The Accountability Profile is composed of: 1. An absolute performance determination based on Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).  2.  A Performance Index based on annual growth in academic achievement as measured by statewide assessments. 3.  Performance Highlights which provide recognition for schools and school systems based on academic related indicators.