Foundations built to last.
ELCA offers a Christ-centered education with strong academics, daily Bible lessons, and a gifted STEM program for qualified students in grades 2–4.
Spiritual
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Weekly chapel service
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Bible stories/studies
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Character development
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Application of biblical truths
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Scripture memorization
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Prayer
Enrichment
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Art
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Music
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Spanish
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Instructional Technology
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Physical Education (1st - 4th)
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Recorders (4th)
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Piano Keyboard
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Media Center
Athletics
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Basketball
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Wrestling
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Spirit cheer
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Flag football
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Cross-country
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Football
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Track and field (Upper Elementary Grades)
Field Trips
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Southern Belle Farm
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Legoland
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CNN Center
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College Hall of Fame
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Museum of Arts & Sciences
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Stone Mountain
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Georgia Aquarium
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Atlanta Zoo
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Rock Eagle (Overnight Trip - 3rd Grade)
Impacting the Next Generation
A traditional curriculum along with a variety of innovative learning strategies and activities are incorporated into the daily lessons. Kindergarten and 1st grade are taught research-based practices, including the phonics-based Abeka curriculum. 2nd through 4th grades use the Foundations and Frameworks reading program which emphasizes reading comprehension with a focus on higher-order thinking skills. Language Arts, which includes writing, grammar, and spelling, is taught using a rigorous Christian-based curriculum. ELCA math standards are taught using a variety of resources focusing on basic math skills along with problem-solving skills and strategies. Bible is taught daily, and students attend chapel once a week. History and science complete the well-rounded academic program.
Expanded Curriculum for Exceptional Learners (EXCEL) is designed to provide gifted educational opportunities to students in the second through fourth grades using the STEM approach. Students must qualify under the state of Georgia guidelines to participate in the gifted program.
EXCEL Program
Expanded Curriculum for Exceptional Learners
EXCEL is designed to provide gifted educational opportunities to students in the 2nd-4th grades. EXCEL, based on the classical education approach, offers students the opportunity to pursue excellence in education through differentiated instructional experiences including creativity, problem-solving, and a focus on higher-level thinking. Students must qualify under the state of Georgia guidelines to participate in the gifted program. There are four criteria that are used for admittance: grades, standardized testing in reading and math, a mental ability test, and a creativity test. To remain in EXCEL, students must maintain an A average in all core subjects and exemplify EXCEL quality behavior and attitude in the EXCEL classroom. Students are responsible for making up any work that they miss because of EXCEL.
In EXCEL, we complete one multidisciplinary unit per quarter using a STEM focus - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The EXCEL curriculum is project-based and collaborative. Students will learn through exploration and discovery.
EXCEL class verse: "But as you excel in everything---in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you---see that you excel in this act of grace also." ~2 Corinthians 8:7
Michelle Blackburn
Principal
Dr. Lisa Stone
Assistant Principal
LaShonda Reid
Administrative Assistant
My son absolutely LOVES this school!! He actually wakes up excited to learn and attend school. The school seems to foster a love of learning among students (which is a parent's dream).
