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- Young Chargers Enrichment Program | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough, GA
The Young Chargers Enrichment Program provides safe, quality, loving, Christian-based summer day care for students in our school and community just completing K5 through 7th grade. YCEP's mission is to lead young people to become good examples in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy's Day Camp 2400 Hwy. 42 North • McDonough, GA 30253 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example... in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. —1 Timothy 4:12 The mission of the Young Chargers Enrichment Program is to lead young people to become good examples in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity through character education and recreational activities. YCEP provides a service to parents by supplying safe, quality, and loving, Christian-based care for students in our school and community just completing Kindergarten through rising 8th grade. We adhere to a maximum 12/1 student/teacher ratio per classroom. Activities include art, music, reading, Bible, crafts, computer skills, sports, games, free play, field trips, pizza/ice cream parties and more! SUMMER CAMP SIGN-UPS Registration is OPEN for summer care. Click HERE to register! 7:30AM - 6:30PM Ages 5 years to rising 8th grade Registration: $80 per child (non-refundable) A $50 deposit per week/per child is due at the time of enrollment (summer camp only). Registration fees and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Enrollment for each week is subject to availability. Once your registration is complete, it is advised that you complete enrollment for each week desired within a reasonable amount of time. 10% sibling discount applies for multiple children from same household . ELCA student discount applies. PAYMENTS and FEES : Weekly tuition of $275 is due at least 7 days prior to the start of each week. Tuition not receive 7 days in advance will revert to late enrolling pricing. CANCELLATION POLICY : You must cancel AT LEAST 1 week in advance to avoid being responsible for payment for the entire week in question. A signed change/withdrawal form is required at least 1 week in advance to alter billing. FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE WEEK SCHEDULED. DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERRABLE. This will be strictly enforced, as schedules are finalized at that time. REGISTER FOR ASEP YCEP General Info Liability and Medical Release YCEP Withdrawal Form
- ELCA Daily News | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is Atlanta's premier private school on the southside. Stay informed with the ELCA Daily News. ELCA Daily News Lunch sign-ups Want to have lunch with your child? Click HERE to sign-up! Lunches are $10 and will be charged to your FACTS account. Charger Store Visit our Charger Store page to see our summer hours. New families are encouraged to make an appointment for assistance with sizing. Summer assignments Just a reminder about summer assignments for 5th-12th grades. Be sure to check them out and get a head start before the new school year begins. Follow us! Check out our social media channels for updates, news, and photos for all things ELCA! Library books due Don't forget to return any library books that you have by May 22. Summer Camps Registration for many of our summer camps will be opening very soon! Check back for details. Summer Camp registration is open NOW ! Keep it Current! ELCA works hard to deliver timely, informative and complete information to our ELCA family through our website, social media feeds, weekly reminder emails, and monthly newsletters. That means it's very important to keep your contact information updated in FACTS SIS. If you have a change in email, phone number, or address, please email those changes to nethelp@eagleslanding.org to be updated.
- Summer Camps at ELCA | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough, GA
Discover a variety of fun and engaging summer camps at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy, offering programs in academics, arts, sports, and more. Sign up below for summer camp! ELCA's Day Camp Ages 5 years to rising 8th grade Summer Fall Break Thanksgiving Break Winter Break "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example...in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity." —1 Timothy 4:12 The mission of the Young Chargers Enrichment Program is to lead young people to become good examples in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity through character education and recreational activities. YCEP provides a service to parents by supplying safe, quality, and loving, Christian-based care for students in our school and community just completing Kindergarten through 6th grade. We adhere to a maximum 12/1 student/teacher ratio per classroom. Activities include art, music, reading, Bible, crafts, computer skills, sports, games, free play, field trips, pizza/ice cream parties and more! SUMMER CAMP June 1 - July 17, 2026 7:30AM - 6:30PM LIMITED SPOTS Click the "More YCEP Info" button below to register Registration: $80 per child Once registered, parents may enroll their child into the week(s) of their choice. A $50 deposit per week/per child is due at the time of enrollment. MORE YCEP INFO Reading Rangers June 1-4 from 1-4PM Rising 3rd graders, join us for a fun and exciting camp that will help to build reading comprehension strategies such as understanding texts, identifying character traits and much more, through the lens of a biblical worldview. Students will be engaging in games and other activities all while getting ready for next school year. Bring your energy and let’s have an adventure. Register Now Dance Camp June 15-19 from 1-4PM Dance Camp brings children together to work toward a shared goal, builds confidence, and provides excellent exercise in a safe, fun setting. Dance also offers meaningful opportunities to spread the gospel—allowing kids to glorify God, celebrate their faith, and express joy through movement. Register Now REACHED CAPACITY Art Camp June 22-25 from 9AM-12PM Inspire creativity, encourage self-expression, and build new skills in a supportive, collaborative Christian environment. Reached Capacity REACHED CAPACITY Science Camp June 22-25 from 1-4PM Inspire curiosity and a love for science through hands-on adventures, exciting experiments, and engaging discovery—all in a fun, low-pressure Christian environment. Reached Capacity Math Boot Camp June 1-4 from 9AM-12PM Designed to give your rising 3rd grader the tools that will allow them to excel in mathematics next school year! Atmosphere is set with high energy music and a positive can do attitude! Students will explore math concepts through engaging lessons that integrate biblical principles and real-world applications. Register Now REACHED CAPACITY Math Boot Camp June 15-18 from 9AM-12PM Designed to give your rising 1st & 2nd grader the tools that will allow them to excel in mathematics next school year! Atmosphere is set with high energy music and a positive can do attitude! Students will explore math concepts through engaging lessons that integrate biblical principles and real-world applications. Reached capacity REACHED CAPACITY Math Boot Camp June 22-25 from 9AM-12PM Designed to give your rising 4th & 5th grader the tools that will allow them to excel in mathematics next school year! Atmosphere is set with high energy music and a positive can do attitude! Students will explore math concepts through engaging lessons that integrate biblical principles and real-world applications Reached Capacity Flying High Reading Camp July 13-16 from 1PM-4PM Designed for rising 2nd graders to strengthen students' reading skills, focusing on phonics, fluency, and comprehension so students become confident, accurate, and independent readers. This camp is led by Maggie Wynn. Register Now Tiny Wings Reading Camp July 13-16 from 9AM-12PM Designed for rising 1st graders to build a strong foundation in early literacy. This camp is led by Maggie Wynn. Register Now Flying High Reading Camp June 1-4 from 1PM-4PM Designed for rising 2nd graders to strengthen students' reading skills, focusing on phonics, fluency, and comprehension so students become confident, accurate, and independent readers. This camp is led by Maggie Wynn. (NOTE: This is the same camp as the one offered in July for rising 2nd graders.) Register Now Tiny Wings Reading Camp June 1-4 from 9AM-12PM Designed for rising 1st graders to build a strong foundation in early literacy. This camp is led by Maggie Wynn. (NOTE: This is the same camp as the one offered in July for rising 1st graders.) Register Now
- Uniforms & Supplies | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough, GA
The Charger Store is your source for all of your ELCA school uniforms, accessories, spirit clothing, and t-shirts. Stay informed on uniform guidelines and options for purchasing school supplies for the new year. CALL OUR STORE Your source for all of your school uniforms, accessories, spirit clothing, and t-shirts for the school year. Ordering via email is highly suggested. Georgia Sexton, Charger Store Manager Store Phone: (678) 818-1037 Email: store@eagleslanding.org Store hours during summer 2026: 9AM – 2PM, Monday – Thursday beginning Monday, June 1st. We are closed on Fridays until school starts. All new families are encouraged to schedule an appointment to have their student fitted for uniforms. June 1-18: By appointment only – new families July 6-9: By appointment only – new families We will be closed June 22nd-July 3rd for inventory. July 13 - July 29 hours: 9AM – 2PM July 30 - Back to School Bash hours: 9AM– 7PM ** WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO E-MAIL US YOUR STUDENT’S ORDER: store@eagleslanding.org ORDER VIA EMAIL UNIFORMS & SUPPLIES INFORMATION UNIFORM GUIDELINES EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY - BOYS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY - GIRLS ELEMENTARY (K-4TH) - BOYS ELEMENTARY (K-4TH) - GIRLS MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (5TH-12TH) - BOYS MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (5TH-12TH) - GIRLS SUPPLY LISTS K5 - 4TH GRADE SUPPLIES 5TH GRADE SUPPLIES 6TH GRADE SUPPLIES 7TH GRADE SUPPLIES 8TH GRADE SUPPLIES • Pre-School supplies are provided through tuition. • High school supplies are listed by the individual teachers on each class syllabus. • LH School Supplies: If you ordered school supplies through LH School Supplies, they will be located in the lobby during Back to School Bash. You can also visit their website at lhschoolsupplies.com . PE UNIFORMS Grades 1-4 do not dress out for PE. Athletic shoes, Merrells, or Mary Janes are required to participate. On field days or for other similar activities, if s horts are permitted, they must fit loosely and meet the acceptable length requirement (no higher than two inches above the knee.) Grades 5-12 All students (grades 5-12) are expected to dress out in the PE dressing room in an ELCA PE uniform each day. ELCA PE uniform includes: SHIRT: ELCA shirt purchased from the Charger Store, or any t-shirt, sweatshirt, or hooded sweatshirt from an ELCA athletic team or ELCA organization is acceptable. The shirt must have ELCA on it and be in good condition. Sleeves and/or neck cannot be cut out. ELCA outerwear worn as a shirt is not acceptable. Students who do not dress in approved shirts will lose 5 points from their dressing-out grade that day. SHORTS OR SWEATPANTS: Navy blue ELCA PE shorts or sweatpants purchased from the school store, shorts that are distributed by an ELCA athletic team, or shorts purchased from an ELCA organization that meet our fit requirements are allowed. Shorts must fit loosely and meet the acceptable length requirement as outlined in the student handbook, “no higher than two inches above the knee.” Also, students may wear sweatpants that are a solid school color (black, white, grey, blue, yellow). Sweatpants must be loose-fitting. If too tight, they will not be allowed. Yoga pants and running tights are not appropriate to wear in PE and will not be allowed. Compression undergarments worn under approved shorts are acceptable. If you do not have appropriate shorts or warmup pants, you will not be allowed to participate in the day’s activity. Students who do not dress in approved shorts or warm-up pants will lose 5 points from their dressing-out grade, and 3 points from their participation grade that day. SHOES: Athletic shoes, with non-marking soles, that fit well are also a requirement. If you do not have appropriate shoes, you will not be allowed to participate in the day’s activity. Students who do not wear approved shoes will lose 5 points from their dressing out grade, and 3 points from their participation grade that day. *STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BORROW CLOTHING FROM LOST AND FOUND.
- ELCA School Calendar | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough, GA
Stay informed and up-to-date at ELCA. Download the school year calendar or search our interactive online calendar. 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR SCHOOL CALENDAR
- Annual Report | ELCAChargers
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- Employment Opportunities | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is a private school that offers an exciting and dynamic work environment, preparing children for life as Christian leaders. Eagle's Landing Christian Academy offers an exciting and dynamic work environment, preparing children for life as Christian leaders. We offer employees a wide variety of benefits, including health and life insurance and a retirement plan. As a ministry of Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church, ELCA seeks to serve Jesus Christ in all areas; therefore, it is necessary that individuals applying for faculty positions be willing to serve Christ in the daily performance of duties and to fully support our core values. Employment at Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is open to qualified individuals who are Christians of good character, without regard or reference to race, gender, national or ethnic origin, color, age, or disability. Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is a religious educational ministry, permitted to discriminate on the basis of religion. All prospective and current employees must agree with Eagle's Landing Christian Academy’s mission statement, and they must be willing to conduct their lives in conformity with the school’s statement of faith and the school’s declaration and agreement to ethical and moral integrity. If you would like more information about working at Eagle's Landing Christian Academy, please contact: Eagle's Landing Christian Academy 2400 Hwy. 42 North McDonough, GA 30253 ATTN: Rebecca Wood Phone: 678-818-1019 EMAIL 2026-27 Employment Opportunities Athletic Director School Nurse ASEP (After School Enrichment Program) How do I apply? Complete the job application that best fits your interest. Complete the required background consent forms in red below. BACKGROUND STATE (REQUIRED) BACKGROUND CONSENT (REQUIRED) CLASSROOM TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION FACULTY & STAFF APPLICATION ASEP/YCEP JOB APPLICATION EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- History of ELCA | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough, GA
Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy has its roots in the founding of McDonough Christian Academy in 1970. In 1994, the Academy became a ministry of Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church. In the years between 1970 and 1994, the Academy operated as Meadow Creek Academy and Greater Atlanta Christian School -- Meadow Creek Campus. THE HISTORY OF EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY TUITION INFORMATION SCHEDULE A TOUR THE ELCA ADVANTAGE Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy has its roots in the founding of McDonough Christian Academy in 1970. In 1994, the Academy became a ministry of Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church. In the years between 1970 and 1994, the Academy operated as Meadow Creek Academy and Greater Atlanta Christian School -- Meadow Creek Campus. Since 1994, the academy has experienced its strongest growth. ELCA opened its doors in 1994 with 170 students and grew to 593 students by 1999. During this season of growth, both the church and school decided to sell their existing properties and relocate on the current 86-acre campus. Since 1994, the Academy has: Moved to a new 86 acre campus on Highway 42 North (2000). Expanded high school wing, and added football field and stadium, field house, and other athletic fields (2002). Added a state-of-the-art playground facility with a basketball court, a gated play area with artificial turf, and a special area designated for preschool that includes a tricycle track (2006). Completed multi-level 63,500-square-foot Activity Center which includes a gymnasium, weight room, Chapel and wrestling room (2006). Expanded Middle School and High School classrooms Added Middle School and High School Collaboratory (2019) Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy invites you to visit our campus and allow us to show you how we are partnering with parents and the local church to prepare students for a life as a Christian leader. We pray that our students will choose Christian character before career, wisdom beyond scholarship, and service before self. ELCA is committed to excellence in all areas, spiritually, academically, aesthetically, athletically, and socially.
- FACTS: Student Accounts | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough
With FACTS, together we can improve our children’s academic development, Christian education, and the communication between Eagle's Landing Christian Academy and your home. FACTS Family Online (formerly RenWeb/ParentsWeb) is a private and secure parents’ portal that allows parents to see academic information specific to their children, while protecting their children’s information from others. All you need is an Internet-capable computer to view information such as: Attendance Daily Grades Progress Reports Lesson Plans Discipline Homework Missing Assignments School Directory Teacher Email Addresses Teacher Web Pages Customized Web Surveys and Tests Other Useful School Information You must have an email address on file with ELCA to create an account. Please contact nethelp@eagleslanding.org if you need to update your email address(es), mailing address, phone numbers, etc. With FACTS, together we can improve our children’s academic development and the communication between our school and your home. BUSINESS OFFICE Our Business Office is here to serve the financial needs of your family. Please review the information below. We welcome you to contact us with any questions you may have. Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM Cindy Baker, CPA, Director of Finance cindy.baker@eagleslanding.org 678-818-1036 BUSINESS OFFICE STAFF Geri Cash - 678-818-1038 Lori Osborne - 678-818-1017 Lainey Clanton- 678-818-1081 Please contact Lainey Clanton at 678-818-1081 with questions regarding your account. Parents are advised to consider the following fees that may be billed throughout the year (these are not inclusive): Field Trips Uniforms AP Exams After School Enrichment Program Senior Fees Athletic Gear Returned Check Late Fee Financial policies and guidelines are fully outlined in the Student Handbook. With FACTS, the school maintains control of all billing. Questions regarding your bill may still be directed to our business office. As always, we will continue to work with families should special circumstances or “hardship” cases arise during the school year. Thank you for your continued loyalty and support of Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy. We depend on your support in our efforts to provide the highest quality of education for your children. Your continued support and cooperation is appreciated, as we remain committed to our mission. LOG INTO FACTS
- Library & Media Center | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough, GA
Every day, the ELCA Library supports each student with the resources necessary to excel and achieve maximum potential. The 21st century learning environment supports the ELCA curriculum, fosters a love of reading, and promotes the effective use of information and communications technology. EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY LIBRARY & MEDIA CENTER GENERAL INFORMATION SUPPORT THE LIBRARY ACCELERATED READER RESEARCH RESOURCES Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30AM-3:15PM 678.818.1058 Hannah Brown , Media Specialist BIRTHDAY BALLOON GRAM GENERAL INFORMATION SUPPORT THE LIBRARY BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB ONLINE LIBRARY CATALOG The Annual Book Character Day is a FUNdraising event for the ELCA Library. Students dress as their favorite book character and participate in the Grand Book Character Parade. BOOK CHARACTER DAY ACCELERATED READER RESEARCH RESOURCES Research Databases Subscribed to by ELCA For help with any of the research databases, please visit the MS/HS Library/Media Center or email Mrs. Barham . GALILEO: Email or visit the library for login info --Tutorials for GALILEO Georgia Public Broadcasting: Video Streaming (video clips related to curriculum) GEORGIA HISTORY RESOURCES The New Georgia Encyclopedia Digital Library of Georgia BIBLE RESOURCES Bible Trivia AR BOOK FINDER PARENT INFORMATION A computer-based reading program for first through seventh-grade students. A.R. complements classroom reading programs by helping build student interest in reading, enlarge student vocabulary bases, and increase reading comprehension levels. ELCA now subscribes to A.R. Enterprise which gives students unlimited access to more than 140,000 quizzes—including quizzes for books found within the school library, public libraries, or in your own home. Plus, there is a constant stream of new quizzes to help students keep up with the latest and greatest books! Students will participate in a Star Reading assessment quiz which will assign a book level reading range for him/her. Students will then select books within his/her range for reading and quiz-taking. Students can earn classroom prizes and even an A.R. t-shirt from the library. AR READING GOALS BY GRADE
- ELCA | Student Information | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough, GA
It is our prayer that ELCA will not only challenge students to reach academic heights and provide an environment for character development, but most importantly, that they will establish a foundation for growth in their relationship with Jesus Christ that will be built throughout life. EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY STUDENTS STUDENT HANDBOOK HELPFUL LINKS STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES COUNSELING Welcome to Eagle's Landing Christian Academy, where we have been empowering students to impact the world since 1970. The Student Handbook is intended to inform the ELCA community about policies and procedures concerning students. It consolidates information from many sources on a variety of topics. It seeks to assist in the orientation of new students and to provide all students with an up-to-date reference on significant matters relating to ELCA life. It is the responsibility of each student/parent to be knowledgeable of the contents of this handbook. For their own benefit, students are urged to familiarize themselves with all relevant portions of the Student Handbook and ask for clarification of any information by contacting the administration of their respective school. We trust you will find your Student Handbook helpful throughout the year. STUDENT DRIVER VEHICLE REGISTRATION STUDENT HANDBOOK CLASS OF 2022 GRADUATION YARD SIGN ORDER FORM SGA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is a gospel-centered, Kingdom-focused, college preparatory school that exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God. Students, it is our prayer that your experience at ELCA will not only challenge you to reach academic heights and provide an environment for character development, but most importantly, establish a foundation for growth in your relationship with Jesus Christ that you will build upon all your life. Our administration, faculty and staff will pray for you daily as you discern God's will for your life. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION ACADEMIC GUIDANCE COUNSELING College Counseling Email: Heather Reagan or Misty Weber ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE Testing (MERIT) Accommodations Email: Dr. Anna King MERIT Classes: Grades 6-12 Elementary Reading Programs: Grades K-2 and 3-5 Elementary Math Program: Grades 3-5 Speech Senate Bill 10 PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING Mental Health Counseling Email: Holly Capp , LCSW (404) 867-0909 THE SUPPORT NETWORK ELCA offers a network of diverse staff members to whom students can go if they wish to talk about a spiritual or mental health issue. This list is not exhaustive. Students can go to any person within the school to discuss psychological/emotional/spiritual issues. Notwithstanding, this network provides adults on campus who are available to assist as needed. Predominantly, these individuals will connect the student with resources in which the focus is prevention, intervention, positive development, and regular communication between school and families. Most importantly, though, the goal of this network is to glorify God. He is the Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6), Great Healer (Psalm 103:3), Eternal Helper (John 14:16) Restorer of the Broken-hearted (Psalm 147:3) and Keeper of Perfect Peace (Isaiah 26:3). Our staff is committed to assisting our students and their families by pointing them to the only ONE who can truly meet their needs. Through these resources, the focus is prevention, intervention, positive development, and regular communication between school and families. Members of the Support Network represent a school-wide commitment to improve mental health recognition and to provide beneficial resources in supporting students who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or eating disorders. We are excited to discover more ways to impact our students to ensure their positive well-being. ELCA does not tolerate bullying, harassment, or intimidation of any sort. Principals and the school counselor will thoroughly assess and intervene any such suspicions. Many preventative efforts are made through our Kingdom Educational foundation and Biblical Worldview approach to behavioral expectations. Our chapel services, Unity Counsel, Student government accountability groups, and more each promote proper treatment of others. Any deviation is quickly identified and addressed. In any instance whereby child abuse or neglect is suspected, the staff member will immediately notify a principal and/or the School Counselor. The student will be evaluated and referred to the governmental authorities as determined appropriate by these individuals and as consistent with Mandatory Reporting laws. Mandated Reporters are not required to notify guardians of an official report of child abuse or neglect. ELCA will disclose this information as deemed safe and appropriate. Georgia Code for Child Abuse and Neglect Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Mrs. Holly Capp INITIATIVES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUPPORT NETWORK Indirect Counseling Bible Class – financial planning, inductive studies, worldview formation, mentoring, sex education, abstinence, social justice, rebellion, risk-taking, mental health, etc. Accountability groups Chapels on living victoriously, peer relations, social media, vaping, honesty, integrity Leadership seminars (such as SLI) Wilds’ 4-day Spiritual Retreat Professional Counselor's classroom presentations on body image, self-image, anxiety, healthy friendships, harassment/bullying, emotional regulation, healthy habits, pornography, technology, organization, and more. Self Esteem Building Awards ceremonies Whitewater rafting for seniors Peer accountability groups Wilds’ ropes courses/hikes Life Time Sports class Life Preparedness/Career Readiness Guidance Counseling - Mrs. Weber Personality inventory for life skill strengths Disney Senior trip (learning to navigate independence) Transition lectures for middle and high school students Orientation for rising seniors and their parents discussing college/career requirements upon graduation World Impact Mission trips Safe Driving lectures/classes Lower school parent articles Staff Development Book study Continuing Education on mental health, physical health, spiritual health, cultural diversity Cultural Diversity Diversity Council Historic Excursions Curriculum Integration Grace Week Taste of ELCA Classroom Discussions Chapel Integration School Cohesiveness Grade Level Overnight Trips (Rock Eagle, St. Augustine, The Wilds, Walt Disney World, Creation Museum, Washington DC) Mission Trips Academic/Cultural Multi-night Excursions Senior Rafting trip Pep Rallies Student council Crisis Intervention Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Holly Capp Unity Council Liaison, Gilbert Fields School Resource Officer, Terrell Tyson Licensed Nurse, Katie Cool Concealed-carry staff members Onsite active shooter training for faculty and staff Regular drills with students for emergency preparedness (tornado, fire, active shooter, etc.) Eagles Landing Counseling Center (licensed professional counselors) The Church and Therapy Blog Post The Truth about Eating Disorders Guided into Living Grace: Practical, Christ-centered guidance for your personal mental health journey The Importance of School Mental Health Services Redefine Grace: Mental Health Solutions Student Mental Health Concerns: Steps to Take Now Pregnancy Resource Center Eagles Landing Counseling Center (licensed professional counselors) Al-Anon Grief Share Divorce Care Children and Divorce Guide OTHER RESOURCES COUNSELING APPLICATION The Leadership Scholarship sponsored by the Student Council is available to all seniors. The recipient of this scholarship will demonstrate the attributes specific to Student Council’s mission: leadership, service, academic integrity, and exemplary representation of Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy’s spirit. To apply for this scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria: 1) be eligible to receive the Hope scholarship, 2) submit a letter of reference from a faculty member which attests to the student’s eligibility for consideration, 3) submit evidence of admissions to a post-secondary institution for the upcoming fall, and 4) submit a completed application by the due date. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. STUDENT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP 2025-26 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD President – Emily Moghaddam President – Robert Tagoe Vice-President - MarieAnne Coutin-Baxter Vice-President - Charlotte Soto Chaplain Chair - Reagan Harris Chaplain Co-Chair - Christina Scott Public Relations - Isis Bonsu Public Relations Co-Chair - Rylee Collier (Communications) Public Relations Co-Chair - Jordan Powell (Graphic Designer) Unity Board Chair - Ana Corales and Christopher Craddock Unity Board Co-Chair - Farah Bonds and Gracie Rivers Finance Chair - Alex Nguyen Finance Co-Chair - Anthony Labady Spirit Coordinator - Rush Phelps Events Coordinator - Kaitlyn Anderson SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President – Olivia Brewer and Brianna Tagoe Vice-President – Alexa Blackburn Unity Board Representative - Jethro Jones and Jiya Patel Secretary - Laila Wynn Student Engagement Rep - Willow Hardrick Public Relations Rep - Kayla Baptiste and Camille Bernard JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President – Layla Lewis Vice-President – Sidney Thomas Unity Board Representative - Abigail Damaso and Austin Ha Secretary - Alyssa Turner Student Engagement Rep - Shellie Jackson Public Relations - Chelsea Lomack SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President – Odell Barnwell Vice-President – Mia Lewis Unity Board Representatives - Brayden Cason & Avery Greenich Secretary - Ashlyn Thrasher Student Engagement Rep - Hannah Wood Public Relations - Ansley Kellogg FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Freshman Representative – Andy Cook Freshman Representative – Christina Christian Freshman Representative - Josiah Lewis Freshman Representative - Sophia Mathieu TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES K-12 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY Eagle's Landing Christian Academy believes that to be competitive in a global economy we need a technology–rich environment to prepare students for life in the 21st century. In a very competitive, digital economy, educational technology is one of the critical components for providing the tools our students need in order to reach their full potential. It is our goal to provide technology integrated standards based curriculum that will allow our students to acquire the skills needed to be successful in the 21st century’s global community and workforce. If you have any questions regarding ELCA's technology integration program and plans, please contact Denise Martin . BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY STUDENT HELP MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES Symbaloo - A Symbaloo is a visual bookmarking tool that makes it simple and fun to organize your favorite websites at your fingertips. SYMBALOO #1 SYMBALOO #2 VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS ELEMENTARY/PRESCHOOL PHONICS ELEMENTARY/PRESCHOOL MATH APPS YEARBOOK HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC RESOURCES UNIFORM & SUPPLY INFO HELPFUL LINKS
- Athletic Handbook | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough
The Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Athletic Department is an extension of our Christian school that supports the mission of assisting parents in involving their children in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ through Christian education, spiritually, academically, aesthetically, athletically, and socially. KINGDOM ATHLETICS The purpose of this section is to establish rules, regulations, and policies for the Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy athletic program and to provide a framework within which students, parents, faculty, and staff can work together for the benefit of the athletic program. ELCA is a gospel-centered, Kingdom-focused, college preparatory school that exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God. Our athletic program should support this commitment. Athletes must follow all rules that are stated in this section and the student handbook. Participation on an athletic team at ELCA is a privilege, not a right. This privilege may be revoked if a student is not compliant with the guidelines established in this section. The procedures in this section will be followed. The Administration reserves the right to make final decisions regarding any policy and/or rule. If there are any suggestions for improving our athletic program, please present them to the athletic department. All coaches, student-athletes, and parents should know, understand, and abide by the information in the section. PURPOSE FOR ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT To compliment and advance the school’s mission. “Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:5-6. GOALS FOR ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT To pursue with excellence an athletic program that seeks to glorify God and to use it as a tool to teach, coach, and model Jesus Christ To develop highly competitive programs, first class facilities, and a championship mentality. To develop a training system with the Youth/MS/JV programs that will prepare our students for statewide varsity level competition. To develop a training system beginning in the Lower School that will indoctrinate our Faculty, Staff, Parents, and Students with our Kingdom Athletics philosophy, policies, and procedures. To use athletics to share Jesus Christ with those who do not know him and to inspire other schools to adopt Kingdom Athletics for themselves. “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,” Colossians 3:23. SCHOOL BRAND AND LOGO The Chargers shield and bolt are the two logos for the school. Anyone interested in creating a design using the ELCA brand must contact the Athletic Director and the Marketing and Communications Office for approval. Approval must be obtained through the Athletic Director and the Marketing and Communications Office prior to the use of the name and logos of ELCA and any reasonable facsimile. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY ELCA is a member of the Georgia High Schools Association. Each student must meet GHSA requirements to participate in athletics. Students must earn 2.5 Carnegie units to be GHSA eligible. Each class taken in a semester is equal to ½ Carnegie unit. Students receiving two “F’s” on a semester report card will not be allowed to participate in athletic activities until cleared by the academic department. The student will be cleared provided they meet GHSA eligibility requirements mentioned above and meet requirements set by the academic department. This includes, but is not limited to, mandatory IF and weekly help classes. Students who are declared GHSA ineligible at the end of first semester will not be able to participate or practice spring semester. (Students that are ineligible second semester may attend summer school to become eligible for fall sports). Students that are academically ineligible will not be allowed to dress out with the team or practice with the team. ELCA EARLY GRADUATION POLICY On rare occasions students may request to graduate early. Students who wish to graduate after the first semester of their senior year must meet the following criteria: Provide a letter from the college or institution stating the fact that they prefer the student to enroll early and the reason for doing so. Provide a written request from the parents stating their desire to have the student graduate early. The written request is to be turned in before the beginning of 2nd semester the 11th grade year. (It will benefit the student to declare intent at the beginning of the 1st semester of 11th grade. This will allow the student to begin taking some 12th grade classes 1st semester in place of electives not needed for graduation). Sign a contract with the school which details the new academic plan put in place with the understanding that the school will not release transcripts to the college until all academic requirements have been met. Meet the same rigor requirements and graduation requirements expected of all senior students. If online class options differ from the options of the traditional classes, it will be the decision of the Academic Dean as to what online classes are most comparable to the traditional courses offered. Sign a new financial agreement and agree to a new payment schedule for payment of tuition. Financial obligations will need to be met before transcripts will be released to the college. *Note - ELCA does not automatically prorate the tuition for the senior year since the school is still awarding a diploma. Fees for extra online courses are the responsibility of the parents. In addition, a $2,000 early graduation fee will be required and due before transcripts are released. The high school administration may deny the student request if it is determined he/she cannot reasonably complete the requirements for graduation by the end of the 1st semester of the senior year due to poor academic performance in the past or too many limitations involved in assembling a new academic plan. YOUTH/MS/JV ATHLETICS These programs are vitally important to the success of our athletic program. They concentrate on developing skills, sportsmanship, participation, and experience. The Youth/MS/JV programs prepare athletes for the varsity level. All athletes are expected to follow the same rules and policies as the varsity athletes. If an athlete plays on our school team and a recreational team/travel team/club team, the school team must take priority. Sixth through eighth grade students may try out for all junior high teams. Ninth and twelfth graders may play on the JV or Varsity teams (no eighth graders may play varsity football). VARSITY ATHLETICS The varsity teams have the commitment of winning and putting the best team on the field/court/track. Varsity players are the most visible and need to show positive leadership in all activities on and off campus. Coaches will make every effort to allow each athlete the opportunity of competing at the varsity level, but a specified amount of playing time is never guaranteed. All our athletes are expected to participate in summer workouts. We will never have the desired athletic program if we do not work out in the off-season. All athletes are expected to go with their team to camp during the summer. These camp dates will be announced well in advance so families can plan around them. Eagle's Landing Christian Academy's athletic program includes 12 varsity sports as well as opportunities to participate at the JV, MS, and Youth levels in a variety of sports. ELCA participates in the Georgia High School Association (Region 2 Class AAAA) and competes at a high-level year after year. Athletics is an integral part of the educational process that impacts the lives of many students. FALL Girls/Boys Cross Country – Youth, MS, Varsity Boys Football – Youth, MS, JV, Varsity Girls Softball – MS, Varsity Girls Spirit Cheer – Youth, MS, Varsity Girls Volleyball – MS, JV, Varsity WINTER Girls/Boys Basketball – Youth, MS, JV, Varsity Boys Wrestling – Youth, MS, Varsity Girls Spirit Cheer – MS, Varsity SPRING Boys Baseball – Youth, MS, JV, Varsity Girls/ Boys Golf – Varsity Girls/ Boys Lacrosse – Varsity Girls/Boys Soccer – Varsity Girls/Boys Track & Field – Youth, MS, Varsity PARTICIPATION POLICY ELCA takes seriously the commitments of our student-athletes. We believe honoring commitments is essential throughout life, in marriage, family, church, career, and other areas. We believe athletics helps foster a spirit of genuine commitment. Quitting a team for reasons other than medical or family matters contradicts all we teach about what a Kingdom Athlete should be. A student should never quit a sport in the middle of the season regardless of how justified he/she may feel their reasons to be. We encourage all students and parents to “stick it out”. It is our desire to work with parents in teaching student’s perseverance, commitment, loyalty and fortitude. You never know what God has in store for your family. Any student who quits a sport after the try-out period (5 days) will still be responsible for the athletic fee and be ineligible to begin the next sport, join another in-season team, or participate in off-season training with another sport until the season of the sport he/she quit is over. ATHLETIC FEES There will not be a fee to participate in athletics. Individuals may be charged a player pack (equipment, apparel, etc.) for any item they keep. This will vary from team to team. Individuals will not be charged for items that are returned each year to the coach. ACADEMIC WORK Athletes are responsible for all their academic work. Athletic teams will sometimes have to leave school early. It is the athlete’s responsibility to turn in any academic work and get assignments for that day before departing the school for a game. Athletic events can never be used as an excuse for unfinished academic work. ABSENCES AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES No student will be allowed to participate in any after-school extracurricular activity on a day that he/she has been absent from school. Students must be present a half-day (3 1/2 hours) to participate in a game that day. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, CONSENT, & CONCUSSION AWARENESS FORMS A physical examination is required by the GHSA. The physical examination, consent, & concussion awareness forms must be on file before a student participates in any tryouts, practices, or athletic contest. All forms are to be on file with the athletic trainer. These forms may be downloaded from our website at http://www.chargersathletics.org/main/otherad/contentID/40118099. TRAVEL All athletes are required to ride the bus to away games. Any exception must be authorized by the Athletic Director. The athlete must have the permission of the head coach to ride home with his/her parents or another parent after the away games. (A note from the parents will be required.) No athletes will be able to ride home with other students or non-adults. We are very thankful for the vehicles God has provided for us, and we must do our best to take care of them. Procedures for Reserving Hotel Rooms for Athletic Events Reservations will only be made by Heidi McClure for coaches and players. Once reservations are confirmed, coaches may send hotel information out to families so they may stay at the same hotel. Players are to stay 4 max per room. Coaches are 2 per room unless their families are traveling with them. If coaches want room reservations to be made for playoffs, it is their responsibility to get information to Heidi McClure as early in the season as possible. If it is determined that the team will not make it into post-season play, it is coach’s responsibility to let Heidi know as soon as possible so reservations can be cancelled. Under no circumstances should athletes’ rooms be reserved under a parent’s name held with their credit card. DRESS Our athletes must wear attire approved by the head coach. PROFANITY Profanity will not be tolerated in any form by our athletes. There is no excuse. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT Unsportsmanlike conduct by our athletes will not be tolerated. Discipline for unsportsmanlike conduct violations (such as unsportsmanlike penalties, technical fouls, etc.) will be instituted at the discretion of the head coach. If an athlete is ejected from a game the GHSA rules and regulations will apply. The GHSA, ELCA, and member schools have made a commitment to promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches, and spectators at all GHSA sanctioned or ELCA events. Profanity, degrading remarks, and intimidating actions directed at officials or competitors will not be tolerated and are grounds from removal from the event site. Spectators are not allowed to enter the competition area during warm-ups or while the contest is being conducted. We strongly encourage our fans to cheer for our teams. If a fan is ejected, the ejected person will be suspended from at least one game. The ejected person must not be seen or heard during the period of suspension. ELCA PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT Our Speech: 1. Profanity or questionable language will not be tolerated. Anything that can be misconstrued as negative or insulting must be avoided. Be positive and encouraging. Uplift your students and others. Let them know the importance and accomplishment of being a part of the team. Let them know they are important. Never criticize the officials or coaches. These people represent the authority figure, the “boss”, the parent, the teacher and the “Law”. If you are “bad mouthing” your children’s coaches or officials, you cannot expect him or her to play for or respect these people. Obedience to authority is not optional and is not predicated on whether you agree with it. All authority is God-given and disobedience to authority is disobedience to God. Insist that your students address the coach and the officials with respect. They should call their coaches Coach or Mr., Miss, or Mrs. They should address the officials with “Yes, Sir” or “Yes, Ma’am” You should use these titles as well in the presence of your students or when referring to the coach or officials. Never be involved in negative cheering. Booing the officials or opponents or getting into negative chants against the opposing crowd sets a bad example for your children and is counter to everything we say we believe. Never speak negatively around the students or other parents about: the school, the Church, or other students. Never criticize your children’s teammates. This does not teach your student team attitude and will allow them to make excuses for their own performance. Never offer excuses for your children if they are not playing. Encourage them to do their best and to keep striving for their worthwhile goals. Always confront your coaches out of sight and earshot of students and other parents. Speak with the coach privately. Call to set an appointment. Pray about what you will say and what is motivating your discussion. Smile, meet and greet. Often you may be the first impression someone has of ELCA and of our Lord and Savior. Ask yourself this question “Is my speech setting up an opportunity to share Jesus Christ or a need to apologize?” “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt... “Colossians 4:6 Our Relationships: Develop relationships and a good rapport with your students and their teammates. God has placed you in this situation for a purpose. Use this opportunity to minister and be an encouragement to others. You never know who is hurting and needs your show of God’s love in their life. If sports become all about you and your student, you need to not participate. Develop relationships and a good rapport with other parents. You will need their prayers and support as much as they will need yours. Develop relationships and a good rapport with parents from other schools. Never miss an opportunity to share Jesus Christ with others. Promote your school and your students. Needless to say, the relationship you develop is a reflection on our entire ministry. Develop relationships with the coaches: Get to know the coaches. Pray for them. Communicate with them with an open heart and mind. Be open, honest with gentle words. Set appointments to meet with the coach rather than ambush them before or after a game. “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12 Our Unity: Develop unity within our school family. God has called each one of us to this school. Each of us have different abilities and, therefore, different roles. Never be jealous or envious of someone else’s role. Be busy fulfilling your role. Your example of being a unified school body is a valuable lesson for your students to learn. Develop unity with our Church. ELCA is a ministry of Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church working together for a common purpose. Be supportive in action and in spirit. Without Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church there would be no Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy. Develop unity within the Kingdom. We must establish our philosophy with other schools in order for our ultimate purpose to be met… to further the Kingdom of God. It will take other Christian schools being successful. Pray for them as you pray for ELCA. “For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.” I Corinthians 12:12-13 Our Motives: Be Motivated by the Love of God. Living for Him because He died for us. Strive for victory as a tool to teach your students. Teach them that athletics is just a means to an end and not an end unto itself. Teach your students to abide by the rules of the game in letter and in spirit. Tactics that promote unfair “gamesmanship” will not be tolerated. Lead your students in athletics considering your family mission, philosophy and goals. What you are teaching your students through athletics should match with what you are teaching them at home. Use your child’s experience as a chance to be involved in the life of your child. Your relationship with your child as an adult is a longer time of your life than when they are in your home. If you want a relationship with them as adults, you need to begin building that relationship NOW. Athletics affords you that opportunity. “…do all to the Glory of God.” I Corinthians 10:31 Our Behavior: Maintain class and character. You are setting the example for your students. Realize that your every action reflects upon you, your family, ELCA, ELFBC and ultimately our Lord. People will remember your actions long after they have forgotten your words. Always insist that your children follow instructions. Coaches must depend on a player’s ability to follow orders immediately and without question. Questions should be raised at the appropriate time, such as at practice or after a game, when there is time for explanation. This builds respect for authority and a bond of trust between your children and their coaches. Always dress appropriately. Modest attire that does not attract attention to you and away from your child should be worn. Even in warm weather events a Christ-like appearance must be maintained. Be an example and a guard. Set the standard high for behavior and appearance and do not be afraid to speak to those who are indifferent to our ultimate purpose. Working with the officials …not working the officials. Badgering an official to persuade a call our way comes with too high a price – our testimony and our ability to influence those others for Jesus Christ. There is never a time at any contest where a parent is afforded an opportunity to say anything to an official other than “Thank You”. Without these men and women and their willingness to officiate, no one is playing ball. Remain in the stands. Never attempt to approach the field, court, bench area, press box, score table or the officials before, during or after a ballgame. Socially visiting with the coach briefly after a game is encouraged. Game officials are off-limits. Be Modest in victory and gracious in defeat. Coaches, students, parents and spectators will need to be strong in this area. Shake hands with our visitors before and after a game. Recognize the success of your opponent. Compliment the good play of students from the other school. Congratulate their coaches on a well-coached game. Teach your children that they have a special purpose from God. It is their responsibility to accept God’s purpose for them. Do not compare or contrast them to others. This limits their ability to fulfill their own unique potential and purpose. Have fun, touch lives and be yourself. You have the opportunity to be a positive influence, like no one else may be able to, in the lives your children and their peers. Enjoy this time in their lives and help them to enjoy it as well. Games, plays and officials will be forgotten, but your behavior and attitude will stay with your child forever. “whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.” I John 2:6 ELCA ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT Our Speech: Profanity or questionable language will not be tolerated. The athlete will address the coach and the officials with respect. The athlete will address the coach as “Coach” or “Mr., Miss or Mrs.” and will take concerns or complaints directly to the coach. Insubordination and divisive speech or behavior will not be tolerated. The athlete should address the officials with “Yes Sir” or “Yes Ma’am". Never criticize the officials or coaches. These people represent the authority figure, the “boss”, the parent, the teacher and the “Law”. Obedience to authority is not optional and is not predicated on whether you agree with it. All authority is God-given and disobedience to authority is disobedience to God. Our Relationships: Develop relationships and a good rapport with teammates and coaches. God has placed you in this situation for a purpose. You have an opportunity to develop life-long friendships. If sports become all about you, you need to not participate. Develop relationships and a good rapport with classmates. Do not attempt to set yourself upon a pedestal. Your classmates will not respect you or support you. Develop relationships and a good rapport with students from other schools. Never miss an opportunity to share Jesus Christ with others. Our Unity: Develop unity within your team. “It is amazing what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit.” John Wooden Develop unity within our school family. God has called each one of us to this school. Each of us has different abilities and, therefore, different roles. Never be jealous or envious of someone else’s role. Be busy fulfilling your role. Develop unity within the Kingdom. We must establish our philosophy with other schools for our ultimate purpose to be met… to further the Kingdom of God. It will take other Christian schools being successful. Pray for them as you pray for ELCA. Our Motives: Be Motivated by the Love of God. Living for Him because He died for us. Strive for victory in order to Glorify God. Athletics is just a means to an end and not an end unto itself. Demonstrating Christ by following the rules of the game in letter and in spirit. Tactics that promote unfair “gamesmanship” will not be tolerated. Committed to excellence. In all areas – faith, practice, academics and game preparation. Play and Act like a CHAMPION! Our Behavior: The athlete will maintain a good reputation. The athlete’s character will be in good standing with the administration, faculty, staff and church. The athlete will meet all eligibility requirements. The athlete will know and understand all requirements. The athlete will know all the expectations of their team and will follow them both in action and in spirit. The athlete will show respect for all coaches, trainers and all staff personnel. This includes the game plans, methods and philosophies. The athlete will show respect for their teammates. The athlete will respect the seriousness of their commitment by attending all practices, meetings and games as prescribed at the beginning of the season and by working together to accomplish a common goal. Help to hold your teammates accountable for their actions. The athlete will maintain a high standard of appearance. Both in and out of the arena adhering to the strictest interpretations of the school dress code and the team dress and uniform code. The athlete will demonstrate Christ-like character. Both in and out of the arena showing respect in speech and actions for game officials, opponents and all those associated with our opponents. The athlete will never engage in fighting. The athlete will always maintain self-control. Un-sportsmanship like conduct penalties will not be tolerated and will be penalized. The athlete will know and understand our philosophy. The athlete will respect the seriousness of the eternal effects of their responsibilities as they represent themselves, their families, their school, their church and ultimately their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. COACH/PARENT COMMUNICATION Parenting and coaching are both difficult vocations. Understanding each other’s role will enable parents and coaches to work together to provide a meaningful experience for the student-athlete at ELCA. Communication that parents can expect from a coach: Locations and times of practice and games Expectations the coach has of the players and the team Team requirements Team rules and disciplinary actions for violations of team rules Various ways that parents may help the team Appropriate concerns for parents to discuss with the coach: Ways to help your child improve Concerns about your child’s behavior Academic support, college opportunities Recognizing that coaches are the ones who work with the team daily in practice and in competition, it is important to understand that the coach will make decisions that he or she believes to be best for the team and for all athletes who are involved. A parent should never confront a coach before or after a game or practice. These are emotional times for a parent and coach and are not wise times to make an attempt toward the resolution of a problem. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT INJURY POLICY According to Georgia Code 43-5-1, an Athletic Trainer (ATC) is a person with specific qualifications, as set forth in Code Sections 43-5-7 and 43-5-8 who, upon the advice and consent of a physician, carries out the practice of prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, disposition, treatment, or rehabilitation of athletic injuries; and, in carrying out these functions, the ATC is authorized to use physical modalities, such as heat, light, sound, cold, electricity, or mechanical devices related to prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, disposition, rehabilitation, and treatment. Stephanie Vasquez is our Athletic Trainer. Her contact is – email: stephanie.vasquez@eagleslanding.org , cell: 404-698-6495. The primary responsibilities of the ATC include injury prevention, recognition and evaluation of injuries, immediate care and treatment, rehabilitation, and administration duties. The ATC is present at school every day. He covers all home contests for middle and high schools, as well as all practices and some away games. He stays at school until the end of the last practice or contest of the day. Even though most of the injury evaluations and treatments take place after school hours, the ATC is available during school hours to evaluate injuries and perform rehabilitation programs. The following section provides the general guidelines put in place by the ELCA Athletic Department for handling athletic-related injuries. When an athlete is injured on campus, the coach sends him to the ATC to have his injury evaluated. If the ATC is at the scene when the injury occurs, the evaluation of the athlete will take place there. When the evaluation is completed, an explanation will be given to the athlete regarding the immediate treatment as well as the next course of action to be taken, i.e. begin a rehabilitation program, follow up with a doctor, etc. The coach is then informed of the injury as well as the treatment plan. The ATC will also get in touch with the parent to explain what happened and what the next step needs to be either in person, by phone, or by email. Depending on the extent of the injury, the ATC will assist the parent in scheduling a doctor’s appointment. After the doctor’s visit, it is the responsibility of the parent and the athlete to bring a note from the doctor stating his diagnosis of the injury as well as the plan of care. In addition, when an athlete is injured during either practice or a game and the ATC is not present, the coach will inform him of the incident and the care that was provided so the injury can be documented, and a follow up with the parent, student, doctor, and coach is made to provide the best possible care and return the athlete to play as soon as possible. If your child goes to see a doctor, then he needs to bring a note to the ATC and the coach stating he is cleared to play. When a doctor removes an athlete from competition, he will not be allowed to return to competition until the ATC has a note in hand stating the doctor has cleared him. The Georgia State Law listed above mandates that an Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of a Physician. Dr. Ashley Brouilette, with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta oversees our Athletic Trainer. Our team doctor is Dr. Daniel Orcutt, MD, an Orthopedic Surgeon from OrthoAtlanta. For the last 20 years, OrthoAtlanta has provided coverage for our Varsity Football games, and performs surgeries when necessary. Stephanie will coordinate a time to for athlete to see a doctor as soon as possible after the injury. OrthoAtlanta is located at 915 Eagles Landing Pkwy. Stockbridge, GA, 30281 and the phone number is 770-506-4350. TRAINING ROOM RULES The following rules have been set by the Athletic Training Department to ensure the proper treatment and safety of all athletes. If for any reason you need to seek care from the Certified Athletic Trainer, you must always abide by the following rules. No student is allowed in the Training Room without the direct supervision of the Athletic Trainer or a Coach! Athletes reporting for treatment must be clean. Do not track in grass or dirt. Leave cleats outside The Athletic Training Room is NOT a lounge. No socializing or hanging out. You must sign in each time you come in for treatment. If you do not come to treatment, you will not be taped. If you do not come to treatment, you will not be excused from practice. If you seek medical attention for an injury, you must bring a written doctor’s release before you will be allowed to return to participation. Come to treatment every day until released by the Athletic Trainer. Be considerate and respectful. EMERGENCY PROTOCOL In every emergency, establish the ABC’s (airway, breathing, circulation). To establish the airway, lean close to the athlete’s nose and mouth to detect inhalation and exhalation. While leaning to detect airway, make eye contact with the athlete’s chest to detect upward and downward movement to establish breathing. As you are listening for airway and looking for breathing, attempt to detect a pulse for circulation either at the carotid (neck) artery or radial (wrist) pulse. PROTOCOL FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS AT HOME: If ABC’s are present: Find Stephanie Vasquez (Athletic Trainer) if not around scene of the emergency. If Stephanie can’t be found, the coach should call Stephanie at 404-698-6495 or send another coach to find her. If Stephanie is not on campus, the coach is to contact either Jacob Hearn (School Resource Officer at 678-736-1690) or (School Nurse) for assistance. If no medical person on ELCA’s staff is on campus, the coach is to assess the injury and make decisions for further treatment. **NOTE** If this is a head, neck, or open fracture injury, you ARE NOT TO MOVE THE ATHLETE UNLESS HE OR SHE IS IN A DANGEREROUS ENVIRONMENT OR IF CPR NEEDS TO BE ADMINISTERED. Call 911 if needed. If ABC’s are not present: The coach is to ASSIGN someone to CALL 911*. The coach is to assign someone to immediately sprint to get the AED (there are 2 on ELCA’s campus). If Stephanie is not around, the coach is to assign someone to call her at 404-698-6495 The coach is to stay with the athlete and administer CPR until the AED arrives or EMS arrives (if the coach does not know CPR, he or she is to find someone who does). Once the AED arrives, open it and follow the given prompts. Once EMS arrives, the coach is to go with the athlete in the ambulance unless his or her parents are available to ride with him or her. Contact parents if not on site. Contact Scott Queen, the Athletic Director at 770-560-4183 *Necessary items you need to know before calling 911: - Nature of injury. - Sex of injured. - Location of injury. - Age of injured. - Location of injured person on campus. - Medical history. PROTOCOL FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS AWAY: If ABC’ are present and Stephanie is not available: The coach is to make an injury assessment. If further assistance is needed, ask the other team for medical assistance. **NOTE** If this is a head, neck, or open fracture injury, you ARE NOT TO MOVE THE ATHLETE UNLESS HE OR SHE IS IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT OR UNLESS CPR NEEDS TO BE ADMINISTERED. If the injury requires immediate EMS help, call 911. Call the parents if they are not at the event. Call Stephanie at 404-698-6495 & Scott Queen at 770-560-4183 If the parents are not at the event, the coach is to ride with him or her in the ambulance or car to the hospital. If ABC’s are not present and Stephanie is not available: The coach is to ASSIGN someone to CALL 911. The coach is to ask if the opposing team has an AED. If so, he or she needs to assign someone to immediately sprint and get the AED. If the AED is not available, the coach is to administer CPR until EMS arrives (if the coach does not know CPR, he or she is to find someone who does). If the coach gets fatigued in giving CPR, and someone else is around that knows CPR, he is to take a break and ask the other person to start CPR. If the AED is available, the coach is to open the AED and follow the given prompts. Continue AED or CPR until EMS arrives. Call the parents if not on site. Call Stephanie at 404-698-6495 and Scott Queen at 770-560-4183 Any time 911 is called the School Resource Officer needs to be contacted ASAP. There is a medical information sheet that must be filled out by the SRO or School Nurse. Also, the School Nurse needs to be aware of the incident for follow up procedures. The SRO will coordinate EMS reaching the injured student in a timely manner. CONCUSSION AWARENESS Dangers of concussions: Concussions at all levels of sports have received a great deal of attention and state law has been passed to address this issue. Adolescent athletes are particularly vulnerable to the effects of concussion. Once considered little more than a minor “ding” to the head, it is now understood that a concussion has the potential to result in death, or changes in brain function (either short-term or long-term). A concussion is a brain injury that results in a temporary disruption of normal brain function. A concussion occurs when the brain is violently rocked back and forth or twisted inside the skull as a result of a blow to the head or body. Continued participation in any sport following a concussion can lead to worsening concussion symptoms, as well as increased risk for further injury to the brain, and even death. Player and parental education in this area is crucial – that is the reason for this document. Refer to it regularly. This form must be signed by a parent or guardian of each student who wishes to participate in GHSA athletics. One copy needs to be returned to the school, and one retained at home. Common signs and symptoms of concussions: Headache, dizziness, poor balance, moves clumsily, reduced energy level/tiredness Nausea or vomiting. Blurred vision, sensitivity to light and sounds Fogginess of memory, difficulty concentrating, slowed thought processes, confused about surroundings or game assignments Unexplained changes in behavior and personality Loss of consciousness (NOTE: This does not occur in all concussion episodes.) BY-LAW 2.68: GHSA CONCUSSION POLICY : In accordance with Georgia law and national playing rules published by the National Federation of State High School Associations, any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall be immediately removed from the practice or contest and shall not return to play until an appropriate health care professional has determined that no concussion has occurred. (NOTE: An appropriate health care professional may include licensed physician (MD/DO) or another licensed individual under the supervision of a licensed physician, such as a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or certified athletic trainer who has received training in concussion evaluation and management. No athlete is allowed to return to a game or a practice on the same day that a concussion (a) has been diagnosed, OR (b) cannot be ruled out. Any athlete diagnosed with a concussion shall be cleared medically by an appropriate health care professional prior to resuming participation in any future practice or contest. The formulation of a gradual return to play protocol shall be a part of the medical clearance. It is mandatory that every coach in each GHSA sport participate in a free, online course on concussion management prepared by the NFHS and available at https://nfhslearn.com at least every two years. Each school will be responsible for monitoring the participation of its coaches in the concussion management course and shall keep a record of those who participate. BY-LAW 2.67 – PRACTICE POLICY FOR HEAT AND HUMIDITY Schools must follow the statewide policy for conducting practices and voluntary conditioning workouts in all sports during times of extremely high heat and/or humidity that will be signed by each head coach at the beginning of each season and distributed to all players and their parents or guardians. The policy shall follow modified guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine regarding: The scheduling of practices at various heat/humidity levels The ratio of workout time to time allotted for rest and hydration at various heat/humidity levels The heat/humidity level that will result in practice being terminated A scientifically approved instrument that measures Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) reading must be utilized at each practice to ensure that the written policy is being followed properly. The Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature utilizes the following formula: .07 (humidity) + 0.2 (radiant heat) + 0.1 (ambient air temp) = WBGT. Here at ELCA, we use the Mannix, Model: SAM 990DW Digital Sling Psychrometer/Thermohydrometer to determine the Heat Index. After reviewing information from the GHSA, NFSHSA, and the NATA, we have concluded that the following guidelines regarding athletic participation in heat and humidity will be implemented. Based on the Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature Risk Chart: WBGT Reading - Activity & Rest Break Guidelines UNDER 82.0 - Normal activities. Provide at least three separate rest breaks each hour of minimum duration of 3 minutes each during workout. 82.0-86.9 - Use discretion for intense or prolonged exercise; watch at-risk players carefully; provide at least three separate rest breaks each hour of a minimum of four minutes duration each. 87.0-89.9 - Maximum practice time is two hours. For Football: players are restricted to helmet, shoulder pads, and shorts during practice. All protective equipment must be removed for conditioning activities. For all sports: Provide at least four separate rest breaks each hour of a minimum of four minutes each. 90.0-92.0 - Maximum length of practice is one hour, no protective equipment may be worn during practice and there may be no conditioning activities. There must be 20 minutes of rest breaks provided during the hour of practice. OVER 92 - No outdoor workouts; Cancel exercise; delay practices until a cooler WBGT reading occurs. Guidelines for Hydration and Rest Breaks: Rest time should involve both unlimited hydration intake (water or electrolyte drinks) and rest without any activity involved. For football, helmets should be removed during rest time. The site of the rest time should be a “cooling zone” and not in direct sunlight. When the WBGT reading is over 86: Ice towels and spray bottles filled with ice water should be available at the “cooling zone” to aid the cooling process. old immersion tubs must be available for practices for the benefit of any player showing early signs of heat illness. Definitions Practice: the period that a participant engages in a coach-supervised, school-approved sport or conditioning-related activity. Practices are timed from the time the players report to the field until they leave. Walk Through: this period shall last no more than one hour, is not considered to be a part of the practice time regulation and may not involve conditioning or weight-room activities. Players may not wear protective equipment. Weather Monitoring on Campus ELCA utilizes the Perry Weather monitoring system on campus to track and send alerts about lightning and heat conditions. For all outdoor athletic events including practices and games participation will cease when lightning comes within a 10-mile radius of campus. The Perry Weather monitoring station will make an audible alert to notify everyone the fields need to be cleared and when they can return to activity. For heat, the GHSA policy listed above will be followed based on an on campus WBGT reading. Our athletic trainer, Stephanie, will also monitor and be in communication with coaches when adverse weather conditions are in the area. GENERAL RULES 1. No fund-raising or team-purchasing may be done without approval from the AD 2. All athletes are to take good care of the school’s equipment, facilities, and vehicles. 3. Athletes should never be in or on any athletic facility without a coach’s supervision. 4. Athletes are required to turn in his/her uniform within two weeks of the last game. 5. Athletes, coaches, and parents should always display good sportsmanship! EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ATHLETIC HANDBOOK
- Tour a Top Private Christian School in McDonough, Georgia | Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy
Ready to experience a day at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy? Visit our PK-12 private school in McDonough, Georgia. Schedule today! VISIT EAGLE’S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY We’re excited you're considering a private Christian school education at our accredited PK-12 academy. It is our pleasure to invite you to walk the halls of our school, located on an 86-acre campus in McDonough, Georgia, and explore our amenities firsthand. Experience a day in the life of an ELCA student, where community and Christ-centered academics meet. Explore ELCA in a Variety of Ways Once you’re ready to visit us, schedule a tour at a time that’s convenient for you. We offer personal tours, Open House events and shadow days for prospective families to experience ELCA first-hand. Start by scheduling a personal tour to see our campus and meet our faculty and staff. The best way to see if ELCA is the right fit for your family is to experience the campus for yourself! PERSONAL TOUR SCHEDULE A TOUR Other Ways to Experience ELCA Campus Tour Our Admissions Team is ready to serve families with a personal on-campus tour. Contact us to schedule your personal tour: call us , email us , or complete this form . Open House Come meet our administrators, faculty, and staff! This is a great opportunity to learn about our curriculum, student activities, and support services. Tuesday, January 20 Tuesday, February 10 Tuesday, March 17 Tuesday, April 14 Click Here to RSVP Preview Day Experience life as an ELCA Charger! At our ELCA Preview Day, from 8AM to 2:30 PM, your student will shadow a current student, attend classes, tour the campus, and enjoy lunch—all while getting a true feel for ELCA. Don't miss this fun and immersive day! January 29 February 24 March 12 April 28 Click HERE to reserve your student’s spot. (limited spaces available) When you visit Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy, you’ll be able to tour the following school facilities: Gymnasium School store Charger Cafe Main auditorium Academic hall of fame Library and media center Science labs (biology, chemistry, anatomy) Playground (early learners) What else could you expect on your school tour? Contact our Director of Admissions, Bethany Farrar, by email at Bethany.Farrar@eagleslanding.org or at (678) 818-1072 for additional information. What to Expect When You Visit Our Campus How should we prepare for a tour? To help make the most of your tour experience, think about what's important to you. Browse our website and bring a list of any questions you have. Want to know more about a certain club or activity? We’re here to help. Where do we meet for the tour? When you arrive at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy, please check in with the receptionist. One of our admissions team members will meet you in the lobby. Where is Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy located? Our beautiful campus in McDonough, Georgia, is 25 miles southwest of Atlanta. It is located in Henry County. Our address is 2400 Hwy 42N, McDonough, Georgia 30253 Frequently Asked Questions Here are a few questions we frequently hear from parents interested in touring our private Christian school. Schedule your visit to experience ELCA “Attending ELCA has shaped me as a person. I have grown not only in life, but also in my personal relationship with God. Teachers, students, and administrators have poured into me personally through my studies, conversations, and relationships. I can't thank ELCA enough for the amazing life lessons that they have taught me in my time as a student here.” - Abby Phillips, ELCA Class of 2023 Experience the ELCA Difference Join us for a school visit. Sign up for a tour today. We look forward to meeting you!
- Athletics Department | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough
The Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Athletic Department is an extension of our Christian school that supports the mission of assisting parents in involving their children in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ through Christian education, spiritually, academically, aesthetically, athletically, and socially. ELCA has had 41 State Final Four appearances, 24 State Runner-Up appearances, 18 State Championships & 30 Individual State Champions. In 2015, our Varsity softball team became the 1st team in GHSA history to win 7 State Championships. In 2019, our Varsity football team, became the 1st team in GHSA history to win 5 State Championships in a row. The Chargers have won 6 State Championships total. BASEBALL: 2005 (Final 4), 2007 (State Runner-Up), 2006, 2013 (State Champs) BASKETBALL: 2016 (Girls Final 4), 2018 (Boys Final 4), 2019 (State Runner-Up) FOOTBALL: 2011, 2013, 2021 (Final 4), 2014 (State Runner-Up), 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (State Champs) GOLF: 2006, 2015 (Boys Final 4) SOFTBALL: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015 (State Champs), 2017 (Final 4), 2021 (Final 4) TRACK & FIELD: 2017 (Girls Final 4), 2009, 2016, 2018 (Boys Final 4), 2015, 2016 (Girls State Runner-Up), 2010 (Boys State Runner-Up), 2014 (Girls State Champs), 2017 (Boys State Champs) VOLLEYBALL: 2011 (State Champs), 2013, 2014 (Final 4), 2021 (Final 4) ATHLETIC HANDBOOK ELCA is a gospel-centered, Kingdom-focused, college preparatory school that exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God. Our athletic program supports this commitment through Kingdom Athletics. NOTABLE ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS DIRECTIONS TO FACILITIES ELCA: HOME FOR BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, LACROSSE, SOCCER, SOFTBALL, TRACK, VOLLEYBALL, AND WRESTLING COMPETITIONS 2400 Hwy 42 North, McDonough, GA 30253 EAGLE'S LANDING COUNTRY CLUB (ELCA'S HOME GOLF COURSE) 100 Eagles Landing Way, Stockbridge, GA 30281
- Top Private Christian High School in Henry County, GA
Discover how your teen can thrive at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy High School, where students have been empowered to impact the world since 1970. Exceptional College Prep in a Kingdom-Focused Environment You likely remember your own high school experience like it was yesterday. While many things have changed since then, one thing has remained steadfast — all parents want the best for their children. When it comes to your son or daughter, your desire for them is to be surrounded by positive influences, have ample opportunities to participate in school, and be challenged with strong academics. You also want them to be in a nurturing environment where they can thrive and grow in Christ. At Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy, your child will benefit from all of these things and more. Our private Christian school equips students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence, and impact others for Jesus Christ. We thank you for the opportunity to partner with you as we seek to grow and nurture your high schooler — spiritually, academically, physically, and emotionally — for life and eternity. EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC DISTINCTIVES COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL CULTURE CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS WHAT SETS OUR CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL APART? At ELCA, your son or daughter will be well-prepared for college as they develop critical-thinking skills and Christ-centered values. From in-class discussions to varsity sports and extracurricular clubs, your child will cultivate their talents and creativity while they learn to collaborate and communicate effectively. Rigorous College-Prep Curriculum Your teen will be able to choose courses right for them, selecting from over 40 AP, Honors, and Dual-enrollment courses. Our students benefit from a 100% graduation rate and millions of dollars awarded annually in college grants, academic, and athletic scholarships. Our graduates have gone on to Ivy League schools, renowned Christian institutions, prestigious universities, and colleges close to home, including, but not limited to the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, Auburn University, Berry College, Clemson, Florida State University, Northwestern University, SCAD, University of California - Los Angeles, and Vanderbilt University. Distinctive Learning Support Program Students with diagnosed learning differences may benefit from Arrowsmith, an on-campus program designed to help overcome specific learning challenges. Arrowsmith’s network of neuroplastic programs, state-of-the-art technology, and ongoing support and consultation work in tandem to transform learning abilities and help a student to be their very best. The goal is to help students become effective, confident, self-directed learners. We are proud to be the first provider in the state of Georgia to offer this scientifically proven, research-based program. Engaging Electives & Clubs Creative students enjoy our visual arts and performing arts programs, including theatre, chorus, guitar ensemble, symphonic band, studio art, and ceramics, while those who are mechanically inclined gravitate toward computer programming or advanced physics robotics. Yearbook and introduction to business are also popular electives. Club membership offers additional opportunities for participation, including Model United Nations, Student Council, Mock Trial, and Chess Club to name a few. Want to learn more about a private high school experience at ELCA? Contact our Director of Admissions, Bethany Farrar at Bethany.Farrar@eagleslanding.org or (678) 818-1072 . Award-Winning Athletics Whatever sport your teen enjoys, they’re sure to find their place here, thanks to 12 varsity sports teams as well as opportunities to participate at the junior varsity level. From 2010 to 2024, we have had more than 41 State Final Four appearances, 24 State Runner-Up appearances, 18 State Championships, and 30 Individual State Champions. While these awards mark incredible achievement, our goal is to use athletics as a tool for character development through teaching, coaching, and modeling Jesus Christ in all aspects of sportsmanship. PREPARATION FOR GRADUATION, COLLEGE, AND BEYOND Our Guidance and Academic Counseling Office provides academic counseling services for all high school students in grades 9-12. Students can attend curriculum nights throughout the school year and receive course advisement from an academic team member, with each student assigned an individual advisor for course registration. Students are encouraged to ask questions as they choose their academic path for the following school year based on teacher recommendations and interests. Here is an overview of what you can expect by grade level. 9th Grade At the beginning of the year, a Guidance and Academic Counselor spends time in the classroom with students, sharing graduation requirements, college admissions information, freshman year timeline, and extracurricular activities. Our counselor also prepares an individualized graduation plan template, which helps them keep track of their courses, grades, and activities, as well as provides information on how to research colleges. Students are encouraged to review results and areas of weakness from the PSAT/Pre ACT tests, sign up for our SAT/ACT prep courses, and begin monitoring their GPA. 10th Grade During the advisement registration process, we suggest students take the most rigorous courses they can while still being successful. We also encourage students to review their graduation plan while we help to keep them focused on their goals by providing them a sophomore year timeline. Students begin researching colleges and majors that may interest them and are encouraged to begin touring colleges and meeting with college representatives that visit our campus. GPA monitoring, PSAT/Pre ACT test reviews, and SAT/ACT prep course sign-ups are also recommended. 11th Grade While actively continuing with their graduation plan, juniors will be provided with a junior/senior year timeline as well. Beginning in the second semester, the Guidance and Academic Counselor provides each junior with a “Best Test Letter,” to assist students in understanding which college entrance test will be most beneficial for them; our academic team uses a student's historical data to reveal their testing aptitude. Students are encouraged to begin taking the SAT and/or ACT in the spring (and continue taking the test until they are satisfied with their score). Additionally, the College Placement Counselor assists students in identifying interests, colleges, scholarship opportunities, and possible careers. In late spring, each junior will have the opportunity to meet individually with their College Placement Counselor in preparation for the college application season. To help students in their quest for outstanding college application recommendations, our College Placement Counselor provides each student with their unique “Brag Sheet." This sheet helps both teachers and counselors as they are called upon to provide letters of recommendation as our students begin applying to some of our nation's most prestigious colleges and universities. 12th Grade Students seamlessly transition from their 11th-grade expectations to senior year, guided by a comprehensive timeline. They refine their graduation plan, leveraging it as a valuable tool throughout their college application process. In August, a dedicated "Senior Transition" night is held for both parents and students, offering crucial insights into college admissions procedures, essay crafting, and securing outstanding letters of recommendation, as well as highlighting upcoming senior festivities and graduation. Meanwhile, the College Placement Counselor initiates personalized meetings with each 12th grader, providing tailored support during the pivotal college application phase. As acceptances and scholarships roll in, counselors proudly showcase these achievements on our vibrant "Oh Baby the Places You Will Go" board, fostering a spirit of celebration and inspiration across the student body. ENCOURAGING SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH High school can be a challenging season as teens are balancing ways to grow in their faith, build community, and understand the long-term impact their actions will have on future goals. We guide our students through this time by: inspiring compassion through meaningful service work and annual mission trips. Students participate in outreach to others in need, such as through Operation Christmas Child, Sunrise Cafe, local food bank distributions, and sponsoring children from other countries. building support through peer accountability groups High school students cultivate confidence and self-esteem as they forge positive connections with peers, all while nurturing their spiritual growth and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. fostering leadership development with student tutoring opportunities . Our high school students are afforded a distinctive chance to engage in our peer tutoring initiative, where they develop leadership skills and gain invaluable insights into the responsibilities of employment, all while fostering an environment of encouragement and collective success. SECURE CAMPUS COMMUNITY WHERE STUDENTS THRIVE We invite you to visit our private high school in Henry County, Georgia, which sits on an 86-acre campus. Families value our secure school entrance and modern security features as well as our expansive high school wing and classrooms. Student-athletes favor our football field and stadium, field house, and other athletic fields as well as our 63,500-square-foot Activity Center, which includes a gymnasium, weight room, chapel, and wrestling room. Needless to say, whether in or out of the classroom, your high schooler will have every opportunity to thrive here. Our students follow a balanced and structured schedule from 7:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. This is designed to give adequate instructional time for every subject, making sure all topics are covered for the day. Kim Terrell 678.818.1020 HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Jay Covington 678.818.1075 HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Denise Martin 678.818.1075 DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Kim Creasey 678.818.1012 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Envision your high schooler at ELCA Want more details or ready to experience our campus firsthand? Request More Information Schedule a Tour HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
- Tuition and Financial Aid | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough, GA
An Eagle's Landing Christian Academy education is an investment in your child’s future, and tuition dollars directly support the programming, services, staffing, and facilities that will ensure that your students are provided an exceptional education. TUITION & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE As a parent, you know that your child’s education will impact the trajectory of their future. Whether your student is in kindergarten or high school, you want to see them thriving — academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. At Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy, we develop the whole child for a lifetime of learning, providing a strong foundation for success in college and beyond. Tuition 2026-27 2026-2027 Tuition Early Learners K5 - 5th Grade 6th - 12th Grade Annual Single-pay Tuition $15,139 Monthly Tuition $1,325 (12 Months) Half Day Annual Single-pay Tuition $10,584 Half Day Monthly Tuition $882 (12 Months) Full Day Annual Single-pay Tuition $13,224 Full Day Monthly Tuition $1,102 (12 Months) Annual Single-pay Tuition $17,700 Monthly Tuition $1,549 (12 Months) ELCA offers students a vibrant and engaging school experience both inside and outside the classroom, including athletics, fine arts, extracurricular activities, field trips, and our After-School Enrichment Program (ASEP). Some optional programs and activities may involve additional fees. Preschool tuition includes basic school supplies, with a lunch plan available if needed. Tuition for kindergarten through 12th grade includes textbooks, yearbooks, lunch, fine arts participation, athletic participation, and student testing such as PSAT and ACT Aspire. Please note: A $300 non-refundable application fee is required at the time of application. Available Discounts & Financial Aid ELCA offers several tuition discounts to qualifying families. Tuition discounts may not be combined or stacked. Multi-Child Discount Families with more than one student enrolled at ELCA receive the following tuition discounts: 2nd Child: 5% discount 3rd Child: 10% discount 4th Child: 15% discount Single-Pay Discount Families who choose the Single-Pay option receive a 5% discount when tuition is paid in full by the designated deadline. The discounted Single-Pay amounts are reflected in the tuition tables above. Active Military & First Responder Discount ELCA honors active-duty military members and first responders with a $1,000 tuition discount per family. Documentation may be required for verification. Pastoral Discount (Full-Time Vocational Pastors) A limited tuition discount of up to 50% may be considered for families in which a parent or legal guardian serves as a full-time vocational pastor at a 501(c)(3) church or ministry. This discount: Is not automatic Requires documentation Is reviewed annually Is awarded at the discretion of the ELCA Financial Aid Committee Required documentation includes: Proof of the church’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit status A signed letter on official church letterhead verifying full-time pastoral employment Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church Discount Active members of ELFBC receive a 25% discount for grades K5-2nd. Referral Tuition Credit ELCA grows through relationships within our community. Current ELCA families who refer a new student who enrolls, receive a $500 tuition credit per enrolled referral. Referral credits are applied after the new student has completed enrollment. New Student Referral Form Questions About Tuition? Our Admissions Office team is happy to help. Contact us at (678) 818-1072 or (678) 818-1078. Financial Aid Guidelines Apply for Financial Aid Please note: An application for admission or updated registration information must be on file at ELCA in order to apply for financial aid. Applications for admission and financial aid applications are always reviewed separately. Applying for financial aid has no bearing on a student’s admissibility to our school. Take the next step and schedule a visit to our campus to explore all we have to offer. We look forward to meeting you soon and learning more about your family’s goals, as well as your child’s unique interests. Come visit Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy! Schedule Your Tour
- Just for Seniors | ELCAChargers
We are so excited to welcome the Class of 2026! We know God has great things in store for them! This page will be updated with events and dates for ALL things related to our Senior class. Get ready for a wonderful year and an exciting time!
- Private Christian Elementary School in Henry County | ELCA
Learn about a Christian elementary school that fosters academic excellence and a biblical worldview. ELCA partners with parents to drive student success. EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATORS ACADEMICS EXCEL AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy is committed to partnering with parents to provide a learning environment that encourages growth in Christian character and academic excellence. Through the teaching of Kingdom Education, the elementary curriculum enables the students from kindergarten through fourth grade to develop a Biblical worldview. We provide a safe, caring environment where children can grow spiritually, academically, emotionally, and socially. We encourage parents to volunteer through our Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF). ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION Susan Hearn 678.818.1057 ELA & ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL Michelle Blackburn 678.818.1018 ELA & ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Dr. Lisa Stone 678.818.1047 ELA & ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Denise Martin 678.818.1075 DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION LaShonda Reid 678.818.1015 ELA & ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ELEMENTARY ACADEMICS EXCEL EXCEL, Expanded Curriculum for Exceptional Learners, 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 STEAM focus - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, 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 SCHOOL SUPPLIES LIST STUDENT HANDBOOK 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. SPIRITUAL: Weekly chapel service Bible stories/studies Character development Application of biblical truths Scripture memorization Prayer ENRICHMENT: Art Music Spanish Instructional Technology Physical Education - 1st - 4th grades Recorders - 4th grade Piano Keyboard Media Center FIELD TRIPS: Southern Belle Farm Legoland CNN Center College Hall of Fame Museum of Arts & Sciences Stone Mountain Georgia Aquarium Atlanta Zoo OVERNIGHT TRIPS: Rock Eagle - 3rd grade ATHLETICS: Basketball Wrestling Spirit cheer Flag football Cross-country Football Track and field - upper elementary grades Come see our campus just southwest of Atlanta. Schedule a Visit Quality Christian education in Henry County. AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT Find out what to expect next. Contact Admissions Ready to get started? After-School Enrichment Program
- Celebrating Diversity | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough
Students at Eagle's Landing Christian Academy enjoy the privilege of a richly diverse student population. A foundational principle of Christian education is that all people are created in the image of God and there is a focused effort to strengthen our diverse culture by addressing criticial issues. CHRISTIAN SERVICE PROGRAM One of our core values at the school is “Service and Stewardship.” This is an integral part of the process of spiritual formation – to equip and empower students to use their gifts to make an impact at school and in the community. It is our desire that they become the hands and feet of Jesus. We also believe that sometimes action precedes affection. By requiring service, our hope is that as our students serve, they will cultivate a desire and affection for loving other and meeting practical needs. You can make a difference Looking for an opportunity to serve? Check out these wonderful ministries making a difference for the gospel! Helping in His Name Food Pantry Helping In His Name Ministries, Inc. (aka, The Food Pantry) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit inter-denominational Christian organization, and one of the largest faith-based food assistance ministries in Henry County, Georgia. Learn More The Bridge Wellness Center The Bridge Wellness South's mission is to provide compassionate care through medical, emotional, and spiritual support. Volunteer Opportunities Operation Lunchbox Our mission is to impact the lives of people by providing nourishment to families in need. Learn More The River Refuge [“Malachi Project”] The River Refuge is designed to provide families, children and individuals, who are in need, education both in spiritual matters as well as in life skills. It is the endeavor of this organization to see families stay together, grow to be self-sustaining, and contribute back to society. Learn More Medical Missions Outreach Opportunities to Volunteer at the MMO Headquarters in McDonough Collection Opportunities “Dream Center of Henry County” Care Packages Collection - Ongoing throughout the Fall “Helping In His Name Food Pantry” Canned Food Drive - October – Details will be sent out when this begins Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection - End of October through week before Thanksgiving Break – Details will be sent out when this begins “Baby Bottle Boomerang” Collection - Funds directly support programs that assist mothers to be & families in need. “Medical Missions Outreach” Eyeglass Recycle Program Learn More Christian Service Hours FAQ's Who is required to do service hours? All 7th - 12th grade students What is the requirement for hours? Students are required to have 10 hours of service for the entire school year. 5 hours will be required for the fall semester and 5 hours will be required for the spring semester. Completion of these hours will count toward their Bible exam grade. For example, 5 hours = 100, 4 ½ = 90, 4 = 80, etc. *This requirement cannot be made up and hours must be complete within each semester How will hours be tracked and logged? ELCA will be using MobileServe to track Christian service hours digitally. It is mobile-friendly. Community partners will sign off on service hours electronically, and all information will be submitted online to ELCA. We are excited to offer this streamlined tracking service. Every student will create their own account using their elcachargers email. Invite links have been sent out to their school email. What will NOT be counted as service hours? Community service must be volunteered at a school, church, or in the community within 100 miles of ELCA’s campus. Community service is not (1) where the student receives remuneration of any kind, (2) self-improvement workshops, conferences, or internships, (3) rehearsal or practice time, (4) service performed as a disciplinary action, (5) babysitting for an individual family, or (6) service to family members or a business for profit.
- ELCA Connect | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough
ELCA Connect is Eagle's Landing Christian Academy's online course platform with a Christian education basis. ELCA Connect is useful for broadening your student's course offerings, fitting everything into his or her schedule, or even recovering credit when things didn't go as planned. ELCA CONNECT COURSE CATALOG ELCA CONNECT COURSE LIST ELCA CONNECT Expanded Options Tuition ELCA CONNECT ENROLLMENT APPLICATION ELCA CONNECT ENROLLMENT CONTRACT STUDENT PREPARATION FOR ONLINE LEARNING ELCA Connect brings the option of online learning to ELCA students for the purposes of schedule augmentation, credit rescue, or credit recovery. Students may expand their traditional schedule with courses that are not offered in the classroom in order to gain additional course credits or to address schedule conflicts due to fine arts, athletics, or other interests. ELCA Connect courses for augmentation, credit rescue, and/or credit recovery are in addition to the student's 7-hour traditional schedule. Expanded Options through ELCA Connect CREDIT RECOVERY CREDIT RESCUE ELCA CONNECT LOG-IN Contact Heather Reagan with any questions.
- Private Christian College Counseling in Henry County | Eagle's Landing
A private Christian high school offering rigorous college-prep academics rooted in biblical values. Discover how your teen can thrive at Eagle's Landing Christian Academy. COLLEGE COUNSELING GUIDANCE & ACADEMIC COUNSELOR Heather Reagan 678.818.1043 COLLEGE PLACEMENT COUNSELOR Misty Weber 678.818.1031 ELCA COLLEGE HANDBOOK PREPARING FOR COLLEGE FRESHMAN CHECKLIST SOPHOMORE CHECKLIST JUNIOR CHECKLIST SENIOR TIMETABLE TESTING FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS (test prep and registration) : ACT Applerouth tutoring services Edison Prep SAT Kaplan Khan Academy Princeton Review SEARCHING FOR COLLEGES (college descriptions and majors) : Affordable Colleges Online Christian College Guide College Mapper CollegeScoreCard College View GAFutures National Center for Fair and Open Testing (list of colleges that do not require SAT/ACT) Rankings of Best Christian Colleges & Universities US News & World Report College Rankings Colleges That Change Lives What Will They Learn PAYING FOR COLLEGE: Free Scholarship Searches FAFSA Fastweb Finaid Going Merry Merit Aid Scholarships.com CLASS OF 2025 SCHOOL PROFILE CLASS OF 2025 ACADEMIC STATISTICS ELCA CLASS OF 2026 The 51 members of the class of 2026 received acceptances to over 100 colleges and universities across the nation. These schools include Christian colleges, HBCU's, and public universities. 1 U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalist (1st in ELCA's history) 2 Georgia Scholars 3 U.S. Presidential Scholar state finalists 13.1 million dollars in scholarship offers Out of the 3 Georgia Scholars for Henry County, 2 were a part of this graduating class! This brings ELCA’s nine-year scholarship total to over $147 million dollars! The College Placement and Guidance Office at ELCA strives to provide parents and students information on college resources and to help students stay organized in the college planning process. We embrace the philosophy that a team approach is essential to reach a successful end. Here you will find resources for testing, college planning and admissions, and financial aid. Parents can be active participants in the college exploration and application process. You should visit campuses with your child and participate in programs offered by admission offices. Other ways to be involved are: making certain your child has been thorough in his/her search; reviewing the admission and financial aid applications and offering guidance in their completion; making certain that tasks get completed and forms are submitted on time; being the support and counselor when decisions are made. THE COLLEGE PLACEMENT AND GUIDANCE STAFF AIMS TO: Meet with students and parents to identify colleges of interest that complement the student’s academic, extracurricular, and spiritual desires. Write supportive letters of recommendation, where applicable, for student’s admission and scholarship applications. Review students' application and essay materials as requested. Process application materials including transcripts, counselor evaluations, teacher recommendations, and additional components for admission and scholarship applications. Inform students about upcoming college representative visits and college fairs. Guide students on the process of registering for college entrance exams and sending test scores to colleges. Provide students with test preparation resources. THE COLLEGE PLACEMENT AND GUIDANCE STAFF EXPECTS EACH STUDENT WILL: Be his/her own advocate by utilizing the resources in the College Placement and Guidance Office and by meeting with college representatives who host programs in the Henry County and Atlanta area and at ELCA. Stay in communication with the College Placement Office regarding class selection, the college search, testing opportunities, and application procedures. Take charge of his/her own application process by knowing application and scholarship requirements and deadlines and independently completing each part of the application. STANDARDIZED TESTING PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) The PSAT is given in October to all students in grades 9 - 11. The test is used for practice for the SAT and Honors/AP level placement in the High School. ELCA registers all students for the test. PSAT score reports are normally returned after Christmas break. Going over the test – question by question – is a valuable way to improve SAT scores. Students who have questions about their score report should talk with the Academic Dean or Director of College Placement and Guidance. SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) and ACT (American College Test) Eagle's Landing Christian Academy school code for both the SAT and the ACT is 112046. SAT Reasoning Test Beginning with the winter/spring of the junior year, all students are strongly encouraged to take the SAT Reasoning test if their PSAT results indicate this is their best test. Dates for the test and registration information can be found on-line or in the College Placement and Guidance Office. ACT We encourage students to take the ACT if their PreACT results indicate this is their best test. The ACT is an achievement test measuring English, math, reading, and science skills. Some students naturally respond better to the nature of the questions on the ACT with more ease. Dates for tests and registration information can be found on-line or in the Director of College Placement and Guidance Office. AP Exams Students enrolled in Advanced Placement classes are required to sit for the final exam written by the college board. These tests begin the second week of May. The tests are scored on a scale of 1-5 with many colleges offering credit or advanced placement for scores of 3 or higher. The college board provides score results to students in July at apscore.org . All set for high school at ELCA? Reserve your spot. Apply Today
- Student Support Services | MERIT Programs | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough, GA
The MERIT Program (Multi-faceted Educational Resources and Instructional Technology) provides assistance to our students who learn differently. ELCA's MERIT Program assists identified students in becoming active and competent learners in the classroom. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES THE MERIT PROGRAM GENERAL INFORMATION MERIT ACCOMMODATIONS MERIT CLASSES MERIT: STARS MERIT: FACS MERIT: GROW MERIT: ARROWSMITH MERIT: SPEECH & TUTORING The MERIT Program (Multi-faceted Educational Resources and Instructional Technology) provides assistance to our students who learn differently. The MERIT Program will assist identified students in becoming active and competent learners in the classroom. Please note that these are not tutorial services. Students may or may not need to receive additional tutorial assistance outside of the MERIT Program to help them with the classroom curricula. Students will not receive specialized instruction and are expected to function within the demands of ELCA’s curriculum on their grade level. Students receiving services will be billed the appropriate fees. If there is not a copy of a current evaluation in the student’s file, please provide us with this information. Services will not be provided until all records and evaluations are reviewed and Student Support Services determines the student’s eligibility for the program. We look forward to ministering to your child and assisting them in experiencing success in the classroom. Please be assured that assisting and equipping our students for success in the classroom and in the world for Christ continues to be our primary desire. Thank you for entrusting your child to us and for your continued commitment to their academic and spiritual growth. ELCA STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES STAFF: Dr. Anna King , Director of Student Support Services Dr. Wanda Cowan, Learning Differences Coordinator/Consultant Miranda Mirocha , Executive Administrative Assistant Blakeley Bradley , GROW, STARS Dee Kirby , FACS Maggie Wynn , STARS Lisa Schuerman , Arrowsmith All ELCA teachers have, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree or higher. Tuition processes for students enrolled in Student Support Services remains the same as for regular tuition (see https://www.elcaonline.org/facts .) "Eagle's Landing Christian Academy has raised the standards by which all other Christian schools should be measured with regard to students with learning challenges such as dyslexia." -Robert Langston Author, Motivational Speaker and Consultant CEO, The Dyslexia Educational Network, Inc. MERIT ACCOMMODATIONS MERIT CLASSES MERIT STARS In grades 3 through 5, MERIT features an opportunity for students to receive assistance in the area of reading. FACS (Fluency and Comprehension Skills) is a small reading class setting offered to students who are struggling with reading processes within the classroom. All work is on grade level and aligned with ELCA standards. The goal of the program is to assist students in becoming proficient readers who have a comprehensive understanding of what they read in all subject areas. Low student/teacher ratios help with individualizing instruction for each student based on their needs with an average 7:1 ratio in FACS. FACS / Student Support Educator: Dee Kirby MERIT provides classes within the department for middle and high school students in the areas of math, science, history, language arts, and foreign language. Enrollment is limited by space and requires a diagnosis or a teacher recommendation. All of the work is taught on grade level with academically rigorous curricula aligned with the scope and sequences of ELCA’s traditional classes. These courses are crafted with embedded accommodations designed to ultimately help the student be successful after MERIT. With a low student to teacher to ratio (10:1 average), teachers provide focused attention and alternate methods of teaching that are more conducive to non-traditional learners. One successful tenet of MERIT classes is the incorporation of application based projects to connect subject matter to real world experience. Director of Student Support Services: Dr. Anna King 10 MYTHS ABOUT MERIT SUCCESS IN MERIT CLASSES Qualifications for receiving Student Support Services within the MERIT Program: A student must be identified through a multi-faceted evaluation as having a learning difference in the area(s) of reading, written expression, math computation, problem solving, receptive or expressive language. Other areas of learning difference may include, but not limited to, organizational skills, attention problems, hyperactivity, spatial organization, sensory integration, speech and language, processing, social, and fine or gross motor skills. The student must continue to function within the curriculum requirements for his/her grade level. There is no specialized instruction. MERIT personnel will assist the identified student in becoming an active and competent learner in the classroom in the following ways: MERIT personnel will work in conjunction with the student’s classroom teachers to develop a learning profile on each student. MERIT personnel will develop an intervention plan that compliments the student’s learning profile and outlines the specific interventions that will be made for the student. MERIT personnel will communicate regularly with classroom teachers to discuss the student’s progress and continuous needs. MERIT personnel will submit regular progress updates to parents. MERIT personnel will schedule parent meetings at the beginning of each semester. A mid-semester meeting may be held if deemed necessary by parents, teachers, or M.E.R.I.T. personnel. MERIT personnel will coordinate and assist with multi-faceted evaluations provided privately or through local school districts. MERIT personnel will attend I.E.P. meetings at public schools. MERIT personnel will collaborate with the school nurse regarding medication issues or concerns as necessary. The MERIT Program will offer indirect support, direct support, or complete support to each student. Parents will select the option that best meets their child’s needs. Executive Administrative Assistant: Miranda Mirocha MERIT FACS The STARS program (Strategies Targeted at Reading Success) supplies enrichment for kindergarten through second grade readers using the Orton-Gillingham approach as its foundation. This highly structured program introduces the idea of breaking reading and spelling down into smaller skills involving letters and sounds, and then building on these skills over time. Students are involved in multi-sensory activities throughout this class to help strengthen phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, fluency and comprehension. Students use sight, hearing, touch and movement to connect language with letters and words. Low student/teacher ratios help with individualizing instruction for each student based on their needs with an average 5:1 ratio for the STARS program. STARS / Student Support Educator: Maggie Wynn Blakely Bradley MERIT GROW In grades 3 through 5, MERIT features an opportunity for students to receive assistance in the area of math. GROW (Grasping Reasoning Operations and Whole Numbers) assists students on improving number sense, algebraic thinking, data and measurement, and fractions. All work is on grade level and aligned with ELCA standards. Students have embedded review and added time for practice, in conjunction with the ELCA curriculum and another tech platform. In addition, students are given multi-layered help: visual, kinesthetic, auditory, and other hands on experiences. Low student/teacher ratios help with individualizing instruction for each student based on their needs with an average 7:1 ratio in GROW. GROW / Student Support Educators: Blakeley Bradley Angie Stitt MERIT ARROWSMITH The Arrowsmith Program is offered world-wide and ELCA is the only school offering the Arrowsmith Program in the state. Georgia is one of only 25 states where it is hosted. The Arrowsmith Program is based on the philosophy that it is possible to address specific learning difficulties by identifying and strengthening cognitive capacities. Third grade through middle school students may begin this program. Arrowsmith targets the root causes of learning differences through individualized student programming. Upon completion of Arrowsmith, the student will need little to no accommodations in the classroom. Arrowsmith is based upon innovative neuroscience research supporting that it is possible to improve cognitive function. Arrowsmith is a community, and our aim is that our students will: strengthen their cognitive capacities underlying their learning difficulties advance in the desire to become life-long, self-motivated learners develop and maintain confidence and a sense of their self-worth The cognitive program addresses learning differences including: Reading Writing Mathematics Comprehension Logical Reasoning Executive Function Visual Memory Auditory Memory Dyslexia Non-Verbal Learning Auditory Processing Attention One parent describes this program as life-changing. “My son graduated from the Arrowsmith program two years ago. When he entered the program in the 6th grade, he had a lack of confidence and faced many academic challenges. Arrowsmith has been an answer to prayer for our son. He is now a very confident 11th grader and is maintaining an A average. The Arrowsmith Program has opened up doors of opportunity for our son and given him a beautiful gift...unlimited possibilities for his future. We will forever be grateful for the Arrowsmith Program.” Arrowsmith / Student Support Educator : Lisa Schuerman ARROWSMITH WEBSITE MERIT SPEECH & TUTORING SPEECH and TUTORING We are fortunate to have a private speech therapist on staff who offers on-site speech evaluations and in-person speech therapy. Jordyn Montique is part of our Student Support Services team and provides free speech screenings to assess a range of communication skills including articulation, language, and fluency to determine if a full evaluation is needed. Please reach out to either Jordyn Montique at hello@raynetherapy.com or Dr. Anna King at anna.king@eagleslanding.org for more information.
- Vision 2030 | ELCAChargers
Focus for our future The plan for Vision 2030 has been designed with a strategic approach in preparing for the future of our school. Take a look What we're focusing on Missional Alignment We anchor all decisions in our Gospel-centered identity and purpose. Spiritual Formation We cultivate deep, lasting spiritual growth in students, faculty, and families. Academic and Co-curricular Excellence We provide rigorous education shaped by a biblical worldview. Financial Responsibility We’re building a sustainable, scalable model for future growth. Facilities Enhancements We’re creating safe, modern spaces that support our mission.
- FAQs | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough
At Eagle's Landing Christian Academy, we use a number of tools to communicate with our families. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about different facets of our school and Christian education. How can I stay informed about what's going on at the school? Our website is a valuable source of a variety of information. The ELCA News page has information about current events updated weekly. A weekly announcement, called the Charger Connection, is sent to families every Monday. A Calendar of events is located on our website that allows you to search events. School-specific emails are sent to families to provide important details for events pertaining to certain grades. If you are not receiving these emails, there could be a problem with your email preferences in FACTS SIS. To have this checked or to update your email, phone and/or address, please email Rebecca Wood . Does the school have any specific events that purposes to connect families with the administration? Communicating with our families is a top priority. We start the year off with a Back to School Bash, which is a time to fellowship with our families, meet your child's teacher, and get class schedules. New families are invited to attend a fun event at the beginning of the school year, too, where we welcome them to our Charger family with food & fun. Where do I drop off and pick up my child? To minimize traffic congestion in the mornings and afternoons, we have designated drop off and pick up areas for the different schools available here . To learn more about your child's school car pool plan, please view our car pool page. If you have multiple children in different schools, please contact the specific school's secretary to work out the best plan for your family. What are the uniform requirements for each grade? Uniform requirements vary between the different schools. Uniform information and guidelines are listed on the uniforms and supplies webpage . As a convenience to our families, all uniform needs may be purchased at the ELCA Charger Store . My child lost his hoodie - where might I find it? Misplaced items are bound to happen in all environments. To aid in recovering lost items, we encourage families to label all items of clothing and supplies. When found, the items can promptly be returned to students. Non-labeled items are taken to school secretaries where they are kept for a short period of time. Please contact your school secretary if your child has misplaced a belonging. Can I view my child's grades online? FACTS SIS , provided as a quick link on the footer of the website home page, allows parents to see their child's average as well as specific grades on assignments. Additionally, parents may view their child's class schedule, attendance, conduct history and much more. What if I'm having difficulty logging into FACTS SIS? If you're experiencing trouble logging in to FACTS SIS, email nethelp@eagleslanding.org detailing your problem and you will receive an email response with the solution. What if I have questions regarding my statement? Questions regarding your statement or financial account should be directed to the Business Office . What social media accounts does the school have? We love featuring all of the great things happening here at ELCA! We have many social media accounts for you to follow. https://www.facebook.com/ELCA1970 https://www.instagram.com/elca_chargers https://www.facebook.com/ELCAChargers https://x.com/elcachargers How can I get in touch with a specific teacher, staff or administrator? Visit the Faculty & Staff page to view administrators, faculty, and staff. If you need to contact a teacher, email them for a quick response. Email addresses may be found on FACTS SIS. Inquiries that need immediate attention may be addressed by calling your school's secretary. May I eat lunch with my child? Parents are welcomed to join their child for lunch. Although we ask that no outside food be brought into the Eagle Cafe, parents may purchase lunch on campus and enjoy the SAGE dining experience. If you are planning on dining with us, please call the receptionist at 770-957-2927 to allow us to prepare accordingly. How can I get up-to-date information on athletic events that have been re-scheduled? To get the latest game times and directions to athletic events, visit the individual team pages under our Athletics tab . What opportunities are there for me to get involved at the school? Our parents are a big part of what makes ELCA different than other schools. Involved parents not only provide invaluable assistance in enriching our programs, but it also supports their child's sense of self-worth by showing they care about their child's experience. Parents at all grade levels are encouraged to join our auxiliary organizations - PTF, Fine Arts Patrons, and Athletic Booster Club. HAVE A DIFFERENT QUESTION? CONTACT US How will I be informed of weather-related school closings? In the event of inclement weather, parents will be emailed information regarding the closing. Further notice will be posted on our school Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ELCA1970) and Instagram account (elca_chargers). Parents may also turn to WSB, 11 Alive, or Fox 5 for reports of school closings. FAQS
- Alumni Information | Eagle's Landing Christian Academy | McDonough
Whether you are a graduate of Eagle's Landing Christian Academy, McDonough Christian Academy, Meadow Creek Academy or GACS-Meadow Creek, our alumni are an important part of the foundation that our Christian school is built upon. EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ALUMNI INFORMATION ALUMNI STORIES SHARE YOUR JOURNEY SUPPORT ELCA The philosophy is solid, true, and timeless! • McDonough Christian Academy • Meadow Creek Academy • Greater Atlanta Christian School (Meadow Creek Campus) • Eagle's Landing Christian Academy The name may have change since 1970, but the mission remains the same: Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is a gospel-centered, Kingdom-focused, college preparatory school that exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God. SUBMIT YOUR STORY SHARE YOUR JOURNEY Our alumni are an important part of the foundation that our school is built upon. We invite you to keep in touch! Share your journey through the link under our Alumni Stories section below. ALUMNI FACEBOOK ALUMNI PRIVATE GROUP TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM SHOW SOME LOVE! SUPPORT ELCA ALUMNI STORIES PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE ALUMNI STORIES Jeff Wilkerson Class of 1997 Phillip Brown Class of 2007 Shelby Ausband Class of 2009 Stephanie Tirado Class of 2010 Taylor Echols Class of 2011 Josh Ekstedt Class of 2011 Zach Morgan Class of 2011



