ADMISSIONS OVERVIEW
Are you looking for a private school that uplifts and encourages your children, cultivates their interests, and provides a strong educational and spiritual foundation? You aren’t alone, and we understand.
Challenging academics, engaging extracurriculars, and a Christ-centered worldview, day in and day out – that’s what you can expect at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy. Learn more about the ELCA experience and how to enroll your child at our private school, located in McDonough, Georgia.
We are dedicated to raising disciples of Christ in a safe, nurturing, and academically-rich community. Here are a few reasons why parents choose ELCA for their children’s education:
Why Choose a Private Christian School Education at ELCA?
50+ years experience:
Educating children to be Christ followers since 1970
Biblical values:
Aligned with Kingdom Education foundations for instruction, with daily Bible lessons and weekly chapel
Multiple accreditations:
Cognia and Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) accreditation and candidate for Council on Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA)
Low student-to-teacher ratios:
From a 6:1 ratio in preschool to 18:1 in high school
Exceptional faculty:
More than half of teachers have advanced degrees and all are dedicated to sharing Christ’s likeness with students every day
Challenging curriculum:
18 Advanced Placement, 19 Honors classes, 12 dual enrollment courses, STEAM activities, and emphasis on technology use in classrooms
Robust extracurriculars:
Robotics, music, theater, fine arts, praise and worship, and more, as well as various student clubs
Competitive athletics:
18 state championships and 12 varsity sports teams as well as junior varsity, middle school, and youth sports
Great location:
Situated on an 86-acre campus 25 miles south of Atlanta
Financial assistance:
Discounts and need-based aid available
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Once you’ve taken a personal tour of our campus and decided to move forward with the admissions process, you’ll complete an application and acknowledge Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy statement of faith. Depending on your child’s grade level, you’ll also need to meet certain prerequisites as noted below.
PK3&4
Parents of 3- and 4-year-olds should follow these steps first:
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Apply to preschool: Interested preschool parents should complete the PK3&4 application, which is specific to our preschool families.
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Provide records: Additionally, while no academic testing is required for preschool admissions, ELCA will need a copy of the child’s birth certificate and immunization record and a GA Form 3300 (ear, eye and dental check) for students four years of age and older.
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Ensure your child is toilet-trained: To allow our talented teachers time to attend to each child best, we kindly ask that children be fully potty-trained before enrolling.
Elementary School
After applying for admission, prospective kindergarten through fourth-grade students will:
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Complete an admissions test: This is a grade-specific readiness test.
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Get a recommendation: Applicants must have a teacher recommendation.
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Provide prior grades: Families should provide records of student performance in previous years.
Middle and High School
Parents of students going into 5th-12th grades should:
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Complete an admissions test: This is a readiness exam by grade level.
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Get a recommendation: For 6th-12th grade students, two teacher recommendations (one from math and one from English) are necessary.
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Provide a discipline report: This is required for 6th-12th grade students.
All Families: Next Steps for Enrollment
Once an application has been submitted and all grade-level requirements have been fulfilled, families will meet with staff for an interview. If our private Christian school is a right fit for your family, ELCA will provide details about finalizing enrollment and information about the upcoming school year.
ADMISSIONS CONTACT
Quick Links to Frequently Visited Pages
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Learn more about how Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy supports the biblical values you teach your children at home and motivates them to be their best — academically, spiritually, and socially.
“ELCA continues to be a special place in my heart. With five children attending ELCA, it’s a blessing to see the teachers pour into them day in and day out. Not only do they teach them about Jesus and help educate them, but they also participate in my children’s lives outside of school. The teachers come to their baseball games and football games on the weekends; they call and text when my children are sick. I just love the family atmosphere that my children get to experience, and that I experienced as a student myself.”
- Ashley Cash, ELCA Class of 2005 and mom of five current ELCA students
Schedule a Tour Today
Ready to provide your child with a Christ-centered education at a school where they can thrive? Visit our campus, meet faculty, and experience firsthand what sets us apart. We look forward to hearing from you and are delighted you’re considering ELCA.