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.

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 Finance/Break Co-Chair - Brooks-Paula Aqyepong 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

We are so excited to welcome the Class of 2025! 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!

Looking for a private Christian school with excellent academics? Learn why McDonough families choose ELCA from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. We understand that you care about every aspect of your child’s school experience. What they learn, who they learn from, and the methods in which they learn matter. Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy embraces a culture of continuous improvement with a strong biblical worldview, which serves as the foundation of our academic program. The strength of our curriculum is reflected in our students’ achievement, engagement, and post-graduate success. When seniors leave our campus, they are academically prepared to enter the country’s top public, Christian, and private colleges and universities. More importantly, they’re equipped to impact the world for Christ. Academics at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMIC OVERVIEW Denise Martin 678.818.1075 DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Cathie Kelly 678.818.1049 MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR INSTRUCTION Dr. Lisa Stone 678.818.1047 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION (PK-4) Rachel Massengale 678.818.1071 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Donna Bowie 678.818.1046 REGISTRAR The Registrar's Office assists with questions regarding: Transcript Requests Student Records Report Cards Work Permits (information and form ) WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Early Learning (3- and 4-Year-Old Pre-Kindergarten) ELCA’s Early Learning Academy prepares students to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. Students develop their identity in Christ through Bible stories, grow socially through collaboration with peers, and start building the foundation for future academics. In addition to core subject areas, students are introduced to music, art, instructional technology, Spanish, and library. Visit our Early Learning Academy page to learn more about our programs and schedule options. Elementary School (K-4) Our Kingdom Education approach helps students in kindergarten through grade 5 develop both a strong academic foundation and a biblical worldview. Our curriculum exceeds state standards to provide students with the knowledge and skills to achieve their potential. Core subjects are Bible, reading, math, science, history, and language arts. Enrichments such as art, music, Spanish, technology, P.E., and more round out the curriculum and help students explore their interests. Special events include field trips, academic competitions, and festivals that showcase our students’ budding talents. Read more about our elementary program . Middle School (5-8) When students enter middle school, they are ready to take on more challenging academics and pursue their God-given gifts. An intentionally-designed curriculum keeps students engaged in the classroom, and athletics, fine arts programs, and leadership opportunities foster friendships built on shared interests. Middle school students prepare for the next steps in their education by enrolling in Honors classes, taking the PSAT and the Pre-ACT, and setting meaningful goals. Visit our middle school page to learn more about our engaging curriculum, character education, exciting electives, and opportunities for growth outside the classroom. High School (9-12) High school is not just about preparing for college; it’s about preparing for life. At ELCA, students prepare for lives of impact as they strengthen their faith, define their passions, and hone their skills. Honors, AP, and Early College courses equip high school students for success at the college level, and a dedicated College Placement & Guidance staff ensures each student is competitive for admission to their best-fit universities. A wide variety of extracurricular activities and clubs round out the experience, fostering unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships. Read more about high school now. Are you comparing private schools in the Henry County, Georgia area? Schedule an on-campus tour to learn more about the ELCA advantage. When you think about all the things you want your child to get out of their educational journey, the bar is set high. Whether they are in pre-kindergarten or high school, you know their learning environment will shape their future. Here are a few of the most important reasons families partner with ELCA: Alignment Our Pre-K teachers sit down with our high school teachers to align our curriculum in a meaningful way, enabling students to incorporate a biblical worldview as they develop mastery of core knowledge throughout the years. ELCAs close-knit community is centered on shared Christian values, and we view each child’s education as a partnership with their parents. Families are invited to be involved in classroom activities and auxiliary organizations. Differentiation We recognize that every child is a unique creation of God with varied strengths, challenges, and learning styles. With optimal class sizes, teachers are able to differentiate their instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Students are encouraged to pursue excellence at the next level through our Excel, Honors, and AP programs, and our Student Support Services are available to assist those who need extra help in one or more subject areas. Success Our students have attended over 160 different post-secondary institutions including: Air Force Academy Auburn University Clark Atlanta University Clemson University Dartmouth Emory Georgetown Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Hofstra University Howard University Liberty University MIT Morehouse Naval Academy NYU Northwestern University Penn State Purdue University Spelman Syracuse University Tulane University of Alabama UCLA University of Chicago University of Georgia University of Kentucky USC (California) University of Tennessee West Point In 2025, 87 ELCA graduates earned over $14 million in scholarship dollars! Learn More About Moving Your Child to ELCA Whether you have a preschooler or are looking to transfer your older child, our Visit ELCA page is a great place to start. Here you can schedule a personal tour, visit one of our Open Houses, or have your child experience a Preview Day.

We invite you to visit our campus to experience what makes Eagle's Landing Christian Academy unique, and to explore how we can partner with you as your child gains understanding of their unique role in God’s plan. CORE VALUES The Bible and The Church – ELCA believes that all scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for reproof, correction, instruction, and righteousness. The Church has been and always will be God’s instrument to fulfill His purposes here on earth. (II Timothy 3:16, Acts 2:42-47) The Family – ELCA supports parents and guardians in their biblical responsibility to nurture and to train their children to realize their God-given potential so they may live lives that glorify God. (Ephesians 6:1-4, Proverbs 22:6) Academic Excellence - ELCA teachers and students are called to academic excellence through the teaching and learning of 21st Century skills to cultivate life-long learning. (Colossians 3:23, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Luke 2:52) Service and Stewardship - ELCA embodies a culture where students are encouraged to utilize their God-given talents to serve others. (Matthew 20:26-28, Luke 12:35) STUDENT/TEACHER RATIOS Experience the difference of small class sizes where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated. Eagle's Landing Christian Academy maintains low student to teacher ratios as follows: Cognia (formerly AdvancED) is the largest education improvement organization in the world. Their 125-year history of success is built on expertise in accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and improvement solutions. Accreditations Cognia (formerly AdvancED) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Memberships National Alliance of Christian Schools Georgia High School Association College Board Georgia Independent School Association. For more than 40 years, ACSI has faithfully lived out its mission to strengthen Christian schools and equip Christian educators worldwide as they prepare students academically and inspire them to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ. THE ELCA ADVANTAGE Imagine a school that offers rigorous academics consistently yielding ACT and SAT scores above the county, state and national averages, exemplary fine arts classes, along with athletic teams at the top of GHSA state rankings. Merge these with highly qualified, ardent teachers who teach every discipline with a biblical worldview and you have a program that sets each student on a path to accomplishment and victory…not only presently, but for eternity. We invite you to visit our campus to experience what makes Eagle's Landing Christian Academy unique, and to explore how we can partner with you as your child gains understanding of their unique role in God’s plan. Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is located on an 86-acre campus twenty-five miles south of Atlanta. We offer a well-rounded, biblically based academic program for children grades K-3 through 12. We strive to prepare students to progress year by year into learners who are capable of succeeding in a rigorous academic setting, taking advantage of Honors and AP courses. This is achieved through an alignment of curriculum and face-to-face, intentional collaboration with teachers. The end result are students who enter college at higher-than-freshman status and who are capable of success in any path the Lord has for his or her future. ELCA is on the forefront of Christian education in providing diverse learning environments for all learners. One such area in our school is our MERIT program (Multi-faceted Educational Resources and Instructional Technologies), which falls under our Student Support Services program. It is through this cutting-edge program that we are able to provide college-prep curriculum to students who are not as successful in a traditional style classroom. These students are able to be in a conducive learning environment in which they thrive and are highly successful. We are accredited by both Cognia and ACSI. In addition, we are a member of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), Region 5 Class AA, the National Alliance of Christian Schools, The College Board, and the Georgia Independent School Association. THE MISSION 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. THE VISION The vision of Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is to educate future generations to develop and embrace a God-centered worldview. STATEMENT OF UNITY ELCA strives to nurture a unified community of God-centered individuals who are known and valued for whom God distinctly created them to be. We recognize and respect our cultural differences and unique abilities, rejoice in our similarities, and love ALL individuals as image-bearers of God. CONTACT ADMISSIONS REQUEST A TOUR Eagle's Landing Christian Academy does not rent, sell, trade, or provide personal information to individuals or organizations outside of the school. Eagle's Landing Christian Academy may share personal information to individuals or organizations contracted by or with the school to do business on behalf of Eagle's Landing Christian Academy. Any third parties who conduct business on behalf of Eagle's Landing Christian Academy are required to adhere to the school's privacy policy. Eagle's Landing Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial assistance program, or athletic and other school-administered programs. WHY CHOOSE ELCA? • ELCA is accredited in both ACSI and Cognia • Kingdom Education for grades K3-12 • Ranked #1 Private School in Henry County by Niche since 2019 • Ranked in the Top 20 Largest Private Schools in the Atlanta Area by the Atlanta Business Chronicle • Differentiated instruction for various learning styles • EXCEL, Honors and Advanced Placement, as well as the Student Support Services program for students with diagnosed learning differences offer the rigor and relevance necessary to provide our varied learners with the preparation for success after high school • Weekly chapel and daily Bible lessons for all grades to encourage the development of a Biblical worldview • 40% of faculty and administration hold advanced degrees • International and national cultural and mission trip opportunities • Championship caliber athletic programs with a Kingdom Athletics philosophy • Superb fine arts program including art, band, chorus, drama, guitar, praise band, and marching band • After School and Summer Enrichment Programs • SMART boards in every PreK4-12 classroom • Updated Elementary Computer Lab • iPads in preschool • Media Center with iPad and laptop cart TUITION INFORMATION ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WHY CHOOSE ELCA? "It means so much to know that the Christian values I teach at home are being reinforced at ELCA. You can't put a value on that." ~ELCA Parent

Barnes Edd Tucker 10.6.1942 - 1.4.2023 A life well-lived... "...those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever." ~Daniel 12:3 MEMORIAL SERVICE Friday, January 20 Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church Visitation: 12:15PM-1:15PM • Main Foyer Service: 1:30PM • Worship Center Livestream: http://elcalive.eagleslanding.com Submit Video Condolences and/or photos Bless the Tucker family with a donation in lieu of flowers ••• Mr. Tucker was the epitome of a cheerful giver. Since Marlene and the family are coming from all around the country, they will not be able to receive plants and flowers. In lieu of flowers, please consider blessing the family via the link below . "It has been on my heart to find a way to bless Marlene and the Tucker family, following the passing of our friend, Edd Tucker. It was a surprise to all of us, but not to Jesus, who called him to heaven on January 4. Mr. T was one-of-a-kind. He made everyone feel loved and special. If you knew him, you loved him. There is no better way to honor the memory of Edd Tucker than by loving on his family. It is a privilege to share our love with a gift to Marlene. Thank you in advance for blessing Marlene and the Tucker family with your love and prayers. Please feel free to visit and share this link ❤️". ~Danette Hylkema Patrick ••• GRASPING THE BATON "As I look out the window today, I see the promise of fall. October came in like summer, and she did not hand over the baton to the new season. However, as a believer, I know God decides when to pass the baton to a new season, a new chapter, a new opportunity, or a new beginning. Our Father controls all seasons, even the seasons of our lives. "I have been thinking for several months about this new season ahead for me and my wife, Marlene. We are getting older, but still full of energy. We are certainly in the fall season of our lives which may quickly turn into winter! The Lord has the plan before us. We are trusting Him for this next season of life. "A year from now, our lives will be quite different. Marlene and I will be officially retired in Austin, Texas. I won’t be getting up early to unlock classroom doors and pray for each student and teacher. I may not physically be walking the halls of ELCA, but my prayers will continue. It has been hard for me to hand over the baton of this season of life. I feel a great connection to the families, teachers and staff of our great school. I know and trust that Marlene and I will have many opportunities to volunteer, encourage, pray, and love those the Lord places in our path, just as He has here at ELCA. "In the months ahead, I pray that I will display, every day, the beautiful colors of fall in my smile, my daily commitment to Christ, my words, and my fervent prayers. I want to savor the moment, pursue peace, rejoice in God’s creation, passionately love others, especially those hurting in the world. I pray that I will learn contentment in this new season. I pray that I will open my eyes to October and see the beauty in this world. The colors should be breathtaking!" ~ELCA Blog entry by Mr. Tucker, 10/16/2019 Dear ELCA Students, Families, and Alumni, It is with saddened hearts that we bid farewell to our beloved Mr. Tucker. Mr. Edd Tucker was the elementary principal at ELCA from 1997 through 2020. Through his incredible span of 50 years in Christian education, Mr. Tucker's influence touched thousands of lives. He is remembered as a faithful servant-leader who honored his Lord and Savior with his service for others. Mr. Tucker was very tender-hearted and was easily moved to tears when speaking of the privileges of teaching and guiding the lives of children. He was a prayer warrior for his faculty, staff, and the entire ELCA family. Mr. Tucker and his wife, Marlene, were married for more than 56 years and served together in Christian education for over four decades. He is also survived by his son, Darren (Kim), daughter Dana (Brad), and seven grandchildren. ••• Mr. Tucker's impact is far-reaching and many have asked how best to pay respects to the Tucker family. If you would like to share a memory of Mr. Tucker or describe how he impacted your life; we are asking that you record your account on video. Photo submissions are also appreciated. Some of these videos will be shared at the memorial service for Mr. Tucker which will take place at Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church/ELCA on Friday, January 20 at 1:30PM . If we are not able to include your video in the memorial service, it will still be shared with the Tucker family. Those who are unable to attend the service may view it online at http://elcalive.eagleslanding.com . Video (and photos) Submission Details -Share a fond memory or describe the impact that Mr. Tucker made in your life -State your name and graduating year (or year of your child's graduation) at the beginning -Maximum of 30 seconds -All video files should be QuickTime (.mov) or MP4 format -If you are recording on your phone, your video needs to be recorded in landscape format (phone on its side) -Submit all videos to https://www.dropbox.com/request/gb8yQ36ElJ0cxIX8LEzd Finally, please share this post so that it may reach as many ELCA alumni and families as possible! Condolences may be sent to: Mrs. Marlene Tucker 9821 North Lake Creek Parkway Apt. 2150 Austin, Texas 78717 Please continue lifting up Marlene and the rest of Mr. Tucker's family in prayer as they walk these next days and weeks. •••

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. EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT 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) NOTABLE ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS BOOSTER CLUB ATHLETIC HANDBOOK ATHLETIC INFORMATION 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. Our goal is to pursue with excellence an athletic program that seeks to glorify God and to use athletics as a tool to teach, coach, and model Jesus Christ. Scott Queen Athletic Director 678.818.1045 ELCA utilizes GoFan for all athletic ticket sales. Go to GoFan to purchase your tickets. No money will be taken at the gate as we will not be selling paper tickets at any of our athletic events. ATHLETIC HANDBOOK MISSION STATEMENT The Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Athletic Booster Club exists to glorify God by promoting Christian sportsmanship and providing a cooperative bond between members, coaches, athletes, and school administration with active and working participation that will improve, enhance, and elevate the athletic program of ELCA. boosterclub@eagleslanding.org BOOSTER CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2025-26 Jodi Carrigan President (404) 427-4998 jcarrigan@zooatlanta.org Ted Reagan Vice-President Jennifer Doerr Treasurer Leah Peck Secretary Kisha Thomas Spirit wear Jessica Tinsley Membership VACANT Corporate Membership/Advertising Stacy Doerr Member Eddy Wright Retired President/Consultant ___________________________________ Jessica Lester Concessions Manager JOIN THE ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS Dear ELCA Parents, I wanted to share with you and your family to let you know that now is the time to join the ELCA Booster Club. Joining the Booster Club is a great way to support the student-athletes and the teams that represent ELCA Athletics. ELCA has a rich and proud tradition of excellence on and off the playing fields. The ELCA Booster Club’s financial contributions have made great impacts on all the ELCA sports teams and the many athletes that have participated in our programs throughout the years. By joining the ELCA Athletic Boosters you will be helping fund opportunities for our ever-developing sports programs. Our recent projects include the resurface of the track and the funding for the new hitting facility! There are many different levels of sponsorship available so that you can help support ELCA Athletics. Each one is designed to meet the needs you may have as either a Corporate Sponsorship or an Individual/Family Sponsorship. All membership levels include two (2) free entries into all the sporting events held on the campus here at ELCA. Joining the ELCA Booster Club is the only way that you can get in free to all the athletic events on campus. The only exclusion would be all GHSA playoff games in the respective sports. You will also get a minimum of two Homecoming Dinner tickets. Maybe you would want to know where you will sit at the football games, we have a level for that starting with our Bronze level. Maybe you would like to advertise your business; we have a few levels (Silver, Gold, and Platinum) which can help you with that. Seating in the Blue Booster section at the stadium is premium seating. We need to show our support for ELCA Football by filling it up each game. We will offer with the bronze level and above the ability to purchase extra seats for $75.00 a seat for the whole season. So, if you need more than the two seats that come with the membership you can now purchase more with this option. This is reduced from past years. Priority will be given first to renewals from last year and then new requests based on the date we receive the form. We would appreciate your support and you can see the attached form to join. Just send it in with your child and we can bill your account for your membership. This year we have added to the bottom of our membership form a pay in three payments line. Just check that line if you would like for us to bill you in three payments. We understand at the start of the new school year that expenses add up and we hope that the new payment in three can be of assistance to your family. Sincerely, Eddy Wright President - ELCA Booster Club JOIN THE BOOSTER CLUB CHARGER COLLEGE SIGNINGS CLASS OF 2024 Joshua Banks – Stetson University (Football) Favour Edwin - Auburn University (Football) Charly Guentio - Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Basketball) Caelyn Hatcher – Truett McConnell (Lacrosse) Brandon Hood – (Football) Kennedy Lilly – Brandeis University (Volleyball) Joe Raines - Reinhardt University (Basketball) Wilson Reagan – Berry College (Football) CLASS OF 2023 Allen Calderon – Indiana Tech (Wrestling) Brhea Covington - Piedmont University (Cross Country) DJ Chester – LSU (Football) Malachi Futch – Shorter University (Football) Charlie Gilliam – Wake Forest (Football) Jacque Holley – Stetson University (Football) Colton Hood – Auburn (Football) RJ Johnson –Arkansas (Football) Nicholas Lemons - Morehouse College (Football) Chase Missouri - University of Missouri (Football) Faith Rush - Tennessee Tech (Softball) Bo Shuler - College of Costal Georgia (Golf) Zach Owens – Clemson (Football) CLASS OF 2022 Tyler Abrams – LaGrange College (Lacrosse) Christina Barrow – Duke University (Volleyball) Bria Bellamy – Emmanuel University (Basketball) Michael Clark – Berry College (Football) Carter Kelley – Shorter University (Lacrosse) Cheridyn Leverette – UCLA (Volleyball) Asia Queen - Emmanuel University (Volleyball) Jason Reynolds – Northwestern University (Football) Cam Sigur – Florida A&M University (Football) Peter Simmons – Georgia State University (Football) Liam Thomas – Emmanuel University (Lacrosse) Madeline Thomas – Emmanuel University (Soccer) Joe Traylor – United States Military Academy (Football) Christian White – Florida State University (Football) CLASS OF 2021 Kaleb Anthony – University of Connecticut (Football) Megan Darden - Truett McConnell University (Soccer) Jalisa Dunlap - Jacksonville University (Basketball) Bryson Estes - Florida State University (Football) Savannah Fallaw - Georgia Southern University (Soccer) Phillip Massengale - Shorter University (Football) Martyna Radzicka - Anderson University (Basketball) Josh Rogers - Berry College (Football) Keslynn Oxendine - Texas A&M University (Basketball) Charis Spence - Dartmouth College (Football) Isabelle Sullivan - Truett McConnell University (Softball) Victoria Zember – Auburn University (Equestrian) CLASS OF 2020 Marquis Black – University of Nebraska (Football) Jeremy Butler – Georgia State University (Football) Devon Dorsey – Miami University (Football) Deion Fisher – Georgia Tech (Football) Hunter Hardeman - Shorter University (Lacrosse) Leah Henry - Brewton-Parker College (Softball) Weronika Hipp – Clemson University (Basketball) Keaton Mitchell – East Carolina University (Football) Shedrick Rhodes, Jr – Ohio University (Football) Justin Robinson – University of Georgia (Football) Jordan Smalls – Rider University (Basketball) Morgan Thomas – Kansas University (Soccer) David Wingfield – Reinhardt University (Football) Wright, Gabe – University of Pennsylvania (Football) CLASS OF 2019 India Bellamy – Rice University (Basketball) Emma Carter- Georgia Southwestern State University (Soccer) Lyndsey Darden- Truett-McConnell University (Soccer) Chloe Evans- ABAC (Soccer) Kelvin (KJ) Jones II – Emmanuel College (Basketball) Katie McDonald- Georgia Military College (Softball) Justin Menard - University of Central Florida (Football) Jelan Pearson - Carson-Newman University (Football) Trevon Reddish – College of Charleston (Basketball) Tre Riddick – Reinhardt University (Football) Josh Smith - Georgia Highlands (Baseball) Cassidi Thomas- West Georgia University (Soccer) Felix Uadiale - Maryville College (Basketball) Johnathan Youngblood - Air Force Academy (Football) Evan Zember - Air Force Academy (Football) CLASS OF 2018 Tyrese Black – University of Central Florida (Football) Omar Daniels –Tennessee Wesleyan University (Track & Field) Tre’ Douglas - Vanderbilt University (Football) Gavin George - Mercer University (Football) Josh Holt - University of Missouri (Baseball) Khaleb Hood - Georgia Southern University (Football) Brittany Major - Mercer University (Volleyball) Josh Mays – Troy University (Football) Ethan McClure - Carson-Newman University (Football) Palmer Pinholster - Georgia Tech (Softball) Sean Queen - Liberty University (Football) Harrison Taylor - Appalachian State University (Football) Kennedy Thomas – Oglethorpe University (Volleyball) Kayland Thomason - Brenau University (Track & Field) Thaddeus Underwood - Charleston Southern (Football) Caris Wright - Auburn University at Montgomery (Softball) CLASS OF 2017 Eriana Ansley - Mars Hill University (Volleyball) Olivia Beasley - Truett-McConnell College (Volleyball) Cat Buckley – Delta State University (Soccer) T’aja Cameron – Mississippi State University (Track & Field) Zach Daniels – University of Tennessee (Baseball) Trevor Gear – Bethune–Cookman University (Football) Mason Green – Tennessee State University (Basketball) Coleson Hornsby – Toccoa Falls College (Soccer) Kenneth McCollough-Lomax - Malone University (Basketball) Spencer O'Neal – Mars Hill University (Football) Alex Usry – Charleston Southern (Football) Jeffrey Uzzell - University of Tennessee (Track & Field) Kaitlyn Yancey – Newberry College (Lacrosse) CLASS OF 2016 Montero Boyd – West Virginia State University (Football) Kirsten Burks – Point University (Competition Cheerleading) Macey Dunaway – Truett McConnell College (Softball) Matthew Dunaway – Truett McConnell College (Baseball) Brooke Echols – Troy University (Softball) Donald Hammond, III – Air Force (Football) Dalton Hardeman - Truett McConnell College (Wrestling) Cole Ganopulos – University of South Carolina (Baseball Jordan Long – Valdosta State (Golf) Lynnlee Mather – Wingate University (Volleyball) Chanel Newcomer – Auburn University at Montgomery (Softball) Parker Pinholster – Auburn University at Montgomery (Softball) Malia Randolph – Hofstra University (Volleyball) Chandler Reeves – Clemson (Football) Sara Sullivan – Truett McConnell College (Softball) Alexei Young – Agnes Scott College (Softball) CLASS OF 2015 Dazmon Cameron - Oakland A's Antwaun Campbell - Avila University (Football) Nick Dawson - University of Southern Mississippi (Football) Casey Durham – Tallahassee Community College (Softball) Allie Perry –Shorter University (Lacrosse) Ryan Meneely – Auburn University (Football) Bre Laney – University of Georgia (Volleyball) Joanna Ferreira – Agnes Scott College (Volleyball) Jaylen Smith – Kennesaw State University (Baseball) Hunter Sowell – Young Harris College (Baseball) Christian Yancey – Mississippi State University (Track) Matthew Krueger - Limestone College (Baseball) Tori Shook – Valdosta State – (Cheer) CLASS OF 2014 Beau Beasley – Point University (Football) Dalton Etheridge – Jacksonville State University (Football) Andrew Gomez- Georgia Regents University (Baseball) Andrew Williams – Auburn University/Jacksonville Jaguars (Football) Josh Shockley – Auburn University (Football) Conner Smith - Emmanuel College (Baseball) CLASS OF 2013 Natalie Brown - Point University (Soccer) Patrick Busscher - North Greenville University (Baseball) DJ Curl – Charleston Southern University (Football) Keyante Green – Purdue University (Football) Marquis Griffin – Air Force Academy (Football) Jacob Heyward – University of Miami/AA Richmond Flying Squirrels, San Francisco Giants Org. (Baseball) Cameron Ragsdale - Gulf Coast State College (Baseball) Isaac Rochell – University of Notre Dame/Los Angeles Chargers (Football) Tyler Petty - University of West Georgia (Football) Josh Smith – South Georgia State College (Baseball) CLASS OF 2012 Mara Green – Florida State University/Hämeenlinna Lentopallo Kerho, Finland (Volleyball) Sebastian Hicks – Mercer University (Football) Jasmine Jakes – Oglethorpe University (Soccer) Kevin Martin – University of Tampa (Baseball) Justin Thomason – University of North Carolina (Football) Rachel Tolleson - Emanuel College (Volleyball) Joe Walker – United States Military Academy, West Point (Football) CLASS OF 2011 Taylor Echols – University of Georgia (Basketball) Tanner Rogers – Charleston Southern University (Football) Christian Reeves – The College of William & Mary (Football) Lauren Teknipp – University of Georgia (Volleyball) Matt Rochell – Air Force Academy (Football) Connor Wetherington – Valdosta State University (Football) Avery Sebastian – University of California, Berkley (Football) Symone Ball – Piedmont College (Basketball) CLASS OF 2010 Julia Echols – Mississippi State University (Softball) Luke Baker – University of Georgia (Cross County/Track) Carli Shultis – University of Georgia (Soccer) Will Evans – Georgia Southern University (Golf) Patrick Long – Jacksonville University (Baseball) Kacie Patterson - Perimeter College (Softball) CLASS OF 2009 Hope Rush - Georgia Tech (Softball) Kayla Cooper - Shorter University (Softball) Taylor Bates - Brenau University (Soccer) Mike Tankersley – Georgia Southwestern State University (Basketball) Michael Smith - Randolph–Macon College (Football) CLASS OF 2008 Daniel Black – University of Georgia (Track & Field) Jake Davies – Georgia Tech (Baseball) Travis Rogers – Gardner Webb University (Track & Field) CLASS OF 2007 Phillip Brown –– Georgia Southwestern State University/Eyres-Moncube Fargue Coudures, France (Basketball) Cameron Panther – Shorter University (Football) Russ Cooper – Perimeter College (Baseball) Jessica Loper – University of South Carolina, Aiken (Volleyball) Chelsea Stephens – Western Kentucky University (Swimming) Harry Nutter – Reinhardt College (Baseball) Brian Satterfield – Columbus State University (Baseball) Gabe Shivers – Young Harris (Baseball) CLASS OF 2006 Christian White – Truett-McConnell College (Baseball) CLASS OF 2005 Alex Huber – Purdue University (Football) Cole Springer – Dartmouth College (Football) CLASS OF 1995 Walker Cook – Lees-McCrae College (Basketball/Golf) CLASS OF 1994 Brian Deberry – Berry College (Basketball) CLASS OF 1988 Earl Parker – University of Georgia (Football) Scott Queen Athletic Director Head Track & Field Coach Cell: 770.560.4183 Luke Raines Assistant Athletic Director Director of MS & Youth Sports Juan Pagan Athletic Manager Head MS Football & MS Track Coach Heidi McClure Assistant Athletic Director Calendar Coordinator Office: 678.818.1035 Cory Carter Head Wrestling Coach Ken Loach Head Lacrosse Coach Paige Loyd Head Girls' Soccer Coach Andretti Loyd Head Boys' Basketball Coach Matt McKinney Head Cross Country Coach Dea Moore Head Volleyball Coach Will Owen Head Golf Coach Cynthia Petty Head Cheer Coach Cody Poole Boys Soccer Coach Justin Roberts Head Football Coach Bo Rush Head Baseball & Softball Coach Dock Gammage Head Girls' Basketball Coach Stephanie Vasquez , MEd, ATC, LAT Athletic Trainer Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Sports Medicine ATHLETIC STAFF

Stay informed and up-to-date at ELCA. Download the school year calendar or search our interactive online calendar. 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR SCHOOL CALENDAR

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

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. SPIRITUAL LIFE "Bridging the Gap" Spiritual Growth ELCA strives to provide a Christ-centered program through its atmosphere, curriculum, and staff. However, ELCA’s efforts are not a substitute for personal, spiritual growth. We strongly encourage each family member to strengthen his/her personal faith through the study of God’s Word (the Bible), active involvement in a Bible-teaching church, and prayer. Emphasis for Spiritual Formation ELCA’s plan for spiritual formation and development focuses on 4 distinct anchors. We seek to ENGAGE students with the gospel of Jesus Christ, EQUIP them through spiritual formation and Christ-centered worldview, EMPOWER them to serve as ambassadors for Christ, and ENCOURAGE them to remain faithful and steadfast here and for years to come! These anchors are grounded in a Christ-centered, Bible-based, foundation. Vision for Spiritual Formation For our students to know Jesus, be transformed by His work on the cross, and to be given opportunities to grow through discipleship, stewardship, and service. The Foundation of the Bible The Bible is God’s Word to us. It is the most important book at ELCA. It leads, guides, and informs the mission of the school. In all areas of school life, God’s Word is useful teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that our students are prepared for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17). All classes are taught through a Biblical worldview. Every student is expected to have his/her Bible at school every day. Chapel Chapel is a time for celebration of praise and worship of Jesus Christ. Chapel is a regular part of school life at ELCA, and every student is required to attend the service every week. Middle School and High School students are expected to bring their Bible to chapel. Correct posture in chapel is very important as well as respect for the program and speaker. Students who continue to be disrespectful during chapel may be subject to disciplinary measures. Spiritual Life Initiatives ELCA seeks to fulfill its plan for spiritual formation through the following spiritual life initiatives: Daily Bible class, Accountability Groups and Community Time, Student Leadership Development, Chapel Program, Generational Mentoring, Bible Studies, Missional Opportunities for Stewardship and Service, Equipping and Supporting Families, and Training and Developing Staff. All spiritual life initiatives are implemented in partnership with Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church. Click HERE to learn more about ELFBC. The Apostles' Creed Matt McKinney SPIRITUAL LIFE DIRECTOR

Summer is not a vacation from learning. Be informed and prepared for the next school year by completing applicable ELCA summer assignments outlined here. SUMMER 2025 ASSIGNMENTS HIGH SCHOOL Rising 9th English Rising 10th English Rising 11th English Rising 12th English MIDDLE SCHOOL Rising 5th English Rising 6th English Rising 7th English ***There are no middle school summer assignments for Honors math classes this year. For standards-based enrichment and math skills maintenance, we recommend Khan Academy at the appropriate grade-level.*** ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rising 1st through 4th) Summer Reading Challenge Information Rising 8th English Summer Reading Challenge Going for the Gold Reading List

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

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.

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy takes the security of our stakeholders seriously and we employ a full-time SRO. SAFETY AND SECURITY CAMPUS SECURITY CARPOOL INFORMATION DRIVERS EDUCATION PARKING PERMIT Terrell Tyson SAFETY DIRECTOR 678.818.1048 CAMPUS SECURITY DRIVERS EDUCATION What do I do if I am caught in traffic and going to be late picking up my child? Per school policy, all students not picked up by 3:15 pm must be directly supervised by an adult. If you are caught in traffic and will not be on campus by 3:15 pm, please contact the receptionist at 770-957-2927 and notify her of your situation. Any student found without adult supervision and without notification of the parent to the school will be escorted to the ASEP and given automatic detention. When are the doors locked during the school day? For security purposes, doors are locked at 7:55 am each school day. In the afternoon, doors are unlocked from 3:00 pm until 3:15 pm for pickup. Any parents planning to remain in the building anytime after 7:55 am and before 3:00 pm must sign in at the receptionist's desk and wear a Visitor's badge. How does the school prepare for emergency situations? All ELCA employees are trained in Emergency Protocol at the beginning of the school year. During the year, students and staff participate in drills to ensure that everyone is familiar with procedures. In the event of any major incident, parents will be notified via their child's teacher of the situation as well as of any instructions regarding their child. Does ELCA do K-9 searches? ELCA is in a rotation with the other county schools and is visited by the Henry County Sheriff's Department on a periodic basis to do K-9 searches. The SRO or a school administrator is present during this search. For the safety of the students, no students are present in the hallways or parking lots during the searches. During a search, if the K-9 alerts on a vehicle, the parent of the owner will be notified of the alert and the intention of the school administration to search the vehicle. Parent will be asked permission to search the vehicle. If consent is not given, administration will decide the course of action to take on a case by case basis. School Closings In the event of inclement weather, parents will be emailed information regarding the closing. Further notice will be posted on our website, school Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ELCA1970) and Instagram (@elca_chargers). Parents may also turn to WSBTV, 11 Alive, or Fox 5 for reports of school closings. Frequently Asked Questions: What do I need to take to get my Georgia Learner's Permit? Certified copy of your birth certificate (non-US citizens must present original, non-expired immigration documents) Must present social security number Georgia DDS Certificate of Attendance (DS-1) signed and notarized by school (see High School office for form - form only valid for 30 days) See Georgia Department of Driver Services for more info. What will I need for my Georgia Driver's License? Georgia Learner's Permit Certificate from attending a Georgia approved Driver's Education program Must present social security number Georgia DDS Certificate of Attendance (DS-1) signed and notarized by the school (see High School office for form - form only valid for 30 days) Alcohol and Drug Awareness (ADAP) certificate (https://dds.georgia.gov/adap ) 40 hours of on-the-road driving experience, including 6 hours of night driving are required. An affidavit/form signed by a parent or driving instructor must be presented (If driver's education was completed with an approved internet/online class, parent/guardian must also complete Parent-Teen Driving Guide ) Parent/guardian must be present to sign the application. See Georgia Department of Driver Services for more info. Additional Parent Resources: Teen Driver Education Program Driving Skills For Life - Home Joshua Brown Law Road Wise Drivers' Education Governor's Office of Highway Safety (current law changes) Department of Public Safety (Georgia State Patrol) Georgia Traffic Injury Prevention Institute Teen Driver Safety Guide (Blog)

ELCA has a robust offering of visual and performing arts disciplines including musical theater, drama, orchestra, band, guitar, chorus, and more. It is our desire that students will grow in their skills and love of their art and serve the Lord with their talents. UPPER SCHOOL CHORAL MUSIC The mission of the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Choral Program is to educate and inspire students in the performing arts disciplines, equip them to serve the body of Christ. Middle school students participate in the appropriate performing arts classes where they can specialize and develop specific skills for their performing art. Students are given the opportunity in high school to develop a mastery of their specific performing art which will prepare them to take the next steps at the university level and continue to serve the body of Christ as adults through the performing arts. Choral classes are geared towards ensemble performance. Relevant music theory, music history, and aspects of vocal pedagogy are also taught. The choral ensemble experience enables students to receive a well-rounded music education in performance, theory, music history, culture, and God centered worldview. It also helps students to develop a mastery of singing skills that can be used to serve the body of Christ in choirs, praise teams, or praise bands. For those students wishing to pursue music in college, or simply advance their vocal skills, training to be part of the All State Chorus, and to prepare for vocal scholarship auditions is also offered. EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY UPPER SCHOOL INTRODUCTION UPPER SCHOOL CHORAL MUSIC UPPER SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC UPPER SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER UPPER SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS Grades 5-12 ELCA has a robust offering of visual and performing arts disciplines. Throughout the year, students perform musical theater productions, dramatic plays, orchestra and band concerts, choral concerts, and more. It is our desire that students will grow in their skills and love of their art and serve the Lord with their talents. Middle School Visual Art: (Grades 5-8) – Middle school art is a further exploration of the visual arts using knowledge previously introduced to students in elementary school art. Middle school students will learn more about the elements and principles of art and will create many works of art using a much more expansive variety of media. Students are graded on a combination of classwork, sketchbook assignments, art projects, and daily participation. High School Visual Art: (Grades 9-12): High school art students study the visual arts in much more detail and comprehensive art classes are designed to prep students to study art at university. The courses include Comprehensive Art 1, Comprehensive Art 2, and Selected Studio Art. Advanced Placement Art: Advanced Placement classes are for the serious art student who is eager to begin working at the college level immediately. These students MUST be self-motivated because much work will have to be done outside of class. Assignments are given to students in the spring before they leave for the summer. Student’s complete their AP Art year with a student show of their pieces. Portfolios are judged by the Advanced Placement Institute and students may earn college credit if they score well on their portfolio. NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY The middle school students at ELCA are eligible to be a part of the National Junior Art Honor Society. This program cultivates interest in art programs to inspire, encourage, and recognize the younger art student. When a student completes junior membership, they are encouraged to begin anew with a membership in the National Art Honor Society. The NAHS strives to aid members in working toward the attainment of the highest standards in art areas, and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community. For students to achieve high standards, art programs must maintain a substantive focus by choosing art content that includes complex problem solving and higher order thinking skills, and serious alignment of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development that results in student learning. Participation in these programs is a mark of accomplishment in the school and community and is well recognized by institutions when your students apply for entry into colleges or universities. UPPER SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS CHUCK EKSTEDT HS Drama Instructor/Director of Theater Chuck Ekstedt teaches theatrical performance in both the Middle School (7/8) and High School (9-12), Stage Acting, and Vocal Performance classes. Mr. Ekstedt has directed and produced many great shows over the years; such as Sound of Music, Oliver, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, A Few Good Men, Steel Magnolias, The Crucible, The Lion King, Addams Family, A Christmas Carol, Into the Woods, Fiddler on the Roof, Mary Poppins, Music Man and many more. Chuck has been working at ELCA since 2008 and has a Bachelor’s of Science in Secondary Education from Eastern Montana College in Billings, MT. UPPER SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER STAFF Eagle's Landing Christian Academy's award-winning theatre program provides students in both Middle School and High School with a creative and multi-faceted learning program in the theatrical arts. This program not only provides a high quality level of standardized theatrical classroom instruction, but also provides many opportunities for live stage performances both at home in our state of the art 1,800-seat theater facility and in a series of annual shows performed on the road. ELCA also has a High School Theatre Honor Society, sponsored by and developed through a relationship with the International Thespian Society (ITS). ELCA theater students can earn eligibility to join these honor societies through active participation in ELCA live theatrical performances and by joining our very active ITS Troupe. Students that successfully complete this course of study will be prepared to continue their theatrical performing arts career or any education related goals they may have in theater. The graduated theater student will have excellent work habits and time management skills. They will also have mastered the ability to speak and perform comfortably in front of large groups of people. Ultimately, they will be better prepared to succeed in any field of endeavor they may choose. Above all however, it is our ultimate desire to train young people to glorify God through excellence in the performing arts. We believe that the arts, especially the performing arts, are at the epicenter of influence in our culture today. Now more than ever, Christians need to be leading the way in setting the standards for performing arts and demanding a high level of quality, creativity, and excellence. UPPER SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER TRACEY FULLER Director of Choral Programs Tracey Fuller is a dedicated music educator with over 30 years experience working with singers and choirs of all ages, from preschoolers to adults. She currently serves as Choir Director at Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church, where she also leads in the Saturate children’s program and contributes to worship services as a vocalist and keyboardist. A graduate of Georgia State University, Tracey holds a degree in Music Education with an emphasis in piano and voice. Her passion lies in helping individuals develop their musical gifts to serve God, a calling she has fulfilled throughout her extensive career. Under her guidance, many students have achieved notable success—earning placements in All State Chorus, receiving music scholarships, and serving on worship teams. In addition to her work in education and ministry, Tracey has collaborated with notable artists, including directing the children’s choir for Rock the Cradle, a production by Will Turpin of Collective Soul. Tracey is married to her high school sweetheart, and together they have two children. Her life and work continue to inspire and equip the next generation of musicians for both performance and ministry. BEVERLY HEDGES Pre-K thru 12th grade Choral Music Teaching Assistant and Piano Accompanist Beverly Hedges has been a dedicated part of Eagle's Landing Christian Academy since 2010. Her musical journey began with over a decade of private piano instruction, followed by music studies at Tennessee Temple University. An accomplished pianist with more than 40 years of experience, she has played and accompanied various bands, orchestras, and choral groups. At ELCA, Beverly plays a vital role in the Fine Arts department. She assists with vocal, theater, and elementary music instruction, and serves as Assistant to the Fine Arts Director. Outside of her musical endeavors, Beverly has been happily married to her husband, TJ, for 42 years. They have three daughters and three grandchildren. HIGH SCHOOL VOCAL FILM & THEATRE PERFORMANCE STAFF To provide quality musical education in a Christ-Centered environment. To glorify God through the playing of instruments. To recruit and retain hardworking, well-behaved students. To have students participate in GMEA sanctioned events. To teach musical skills in line with the Georgia Quality Core Curriculum and the National Standards for Arts Education. To provide performance opportunities beyond the school day. To prepare students for advanced music and academic study. PRINCIPLES OF THE BANDS AT ELCA BAND Rachel Allred Middle School Art Instructor Rachel Allred is in her third year as the Middle School Art Instructor, where she teaches students from 4th through 8th grade. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textiles from Georgia State University. As a dedicated artist and educator, Rachel is passionate about helping students discover and develop the creative gifts God has given them. Through the imaginative and expressive world of art, she encourages her students to find their unique voice and learn how to glorify God in all that they do. Outside the classroom, Rachel enjoys illustrating children’s books and spending time in nature with her husband, Jack, and their two beloved dogs. SARAH BLACKABY High School Art Instructor Sarah Blackaby is our high school art instructor and began teaching at ELCA in 2000. She is passionate about using the arts to inspire creativity and confidence in students. She teaches AP Art, Art 1 & 2, Studio Art, Ceramics 1 & 2, and Journalism/Yearbook. With a background in Art, Fashion, and Digital Media, Sarah especially enjoys painting and working in mixed media. Sarah considers it a privilege to teach in an environment where faith and creativity can grow together. Art is a powerful way to reflect God’s creativity and truth, and she loves encouraging students to explore their God-given talents and express their faith through their work. Sarah feels blessed to be a parent in the ELCA community, with two children currently enrolled. She’s grateful for the opportunity to invest in students both artistically and spiritually as they grow in character, skill, and purpose. UPPER SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS STAFF DEREK ROCK Director of Bands Mr. Derek Rock is a graduate from Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina. Originally from Pennsylvania, Mr. Rock found Campbell University, a private Christian University, to be the perfect place to further his education. In his four years there, he served on the Campbell University Band Staff, co-conducted two years of the University Football Band, guest conducted multiple times with the University Wind Ensemble, and sat principal chair saxophone in the Wind Symphony. In his time as an educator, he has helped many students to achieve goals of reaching the District Honor Band as well as seeing one student become a member of the All-State Jazz Band. Outside of school, Mr. Rock spends as much time as he can with his wife, Mrs. Hannah Rock. Mr. and Mrs. Rock attend First Baptist Church Jonesboro where they both serve in rotation on the Praise Team and assist with Wednesday night Youth Group. JOE TUCKER Director of Praise Bands and Guitar Instructor The middle and high school praise bands are student based worship groups that lead the worship portions of the weekly chapel services. These praise teams give students a chance to both practice and perform their musical talents while leading their fellow students in worship. HS praise band meets at 7:00 a.m. on Monday and Friday. MS praise band meets at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. I'm excited to get you started on your musical journey. I've been a musician for over 30 years and played in a variety of bands for 20+ years. I'm currently Director of Guitars and Praise Bands here at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy. Also, I'm a private Guitar Instructor and teach 30 students per week. As a musician, I still perform at several churches in the area. Music is a wonderful gift from God and my prayer is that you'll do your best every day and see how God can use you. ADAM WATSON Assistant Band Director Mr. Adam Watson is a musician, leader, and Christ-follower. He has over 15 years of comprehensive musical experience in a variety of roles. In high-school he played with the jazz band, marching band, and other ensembles at every opportunity, and was awarded with the “Louis Armstrong Jazz Award” his senior year. In college at Point University he started and led his own student jazz band that performed at many concerts and recitals. He also served as the drum major of the Point University Marching Skyhawks his senior year. Mr. Watson has been a Christ-follower since 4th grade, and has regularly played bass in church for many years. In his senior year of high-school, he was recognized as the “Senior Bible Student of The Year.” In his free time he likes to fish, play video games, and spend time with friends and family. UPPER SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC STAFF

Welcome to the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy family. We are excited your family has chosen to join ours! ELCA works hard to deliver timely and informative information to our ELCA families through our website, social media, and weekly reminder emails. Below you will find a list of commonly asked questions and answers. As always, feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. *Where can I find the school calendar? School Calendar *Where do I drop-off and pick-up my student? Carpool Information *My student is driving to school…is a parking permit required? Student Driver Information *What do I need to know about SAGE Dining Services? Sage Dining Services *Do you offer after school care and/or care during breaks? After-School Enrichment Program Young Chargers Enrichment Program - (K5-8th grade) *How do I reach the school nurse? Health Services *What uniform items do I need to purchase for my student? Are PE uniforms required? School Store and Uniform Guidelines *What school supplies does my student need this year? Supply Lists *I ordered school supplies from our Partner in Ed, LH School Supplies. How will I receive my supplies? Pick up your school supply order from LH School Supplies during our Back to School Bash in the main foyer. If you are unable to make it, your supplies will be available from the receptionist on the first day of school. *What is Jeans for Missions? Jeans for Missions *Where may I find information about school security? How do I find out about school closings or other weather-related concerns? Safety and Security *Where do I go to check my student's grades, etc? FACTS Family Online – ELCA’s District Code is EL-GA. You will use the same email address that you provided in your enrollment process. *Where do I go to see the charges on my bill? FACTS *Who may I speak to if I have questions about charges on my bill? Business Office *Where may I find a copy of the Student Handbook? (It is the responsibility of the parent to be familiar with the contents of the Student Handbook.) Student Handbook *How do I remain informed of ELCA events and activities? Keep your email address current in FACTS SIS...email us with any updates Explore the ELCA website Like us on Facebook , follow us on X and Instagram Email contact@eagleslanding.org with any questions WELCOME NEW PARENTS! WE'RE SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE! Welcome to the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy family! We are excited your family has chosen to join ours! We hope this page will help answer some common questions you may have as you begin your journey as a Charger.

Discover a variety of fun and engaging summer camps at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy, offering programs in academics, arts, sports, and more. JOIN US THIS SUMMER FOR GREAT CAMPS! 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! FALL BREAK SEPTEMBER 15-19, 2025 7:00AM - 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 Info on summer 2026 camps will be posted Spring 2026

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy provides comprehensive tutoring and academic support programs to empower student success. Learn about our Instructional Focus periods, personalized tutoring options, and commitment to individualized learning. EAGLE'S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tutoring and Instructional Focus Envision your high schooler at ELCA Want more details or ready to experience our campus firsthand? Request More Information Schedule a Tour Tutoring and Instructional Focus Every year, ELCA high school students complete a tutor-training session and offer tutoring services for students who require extra help in academics. ELCA student tutors charge according to grade-level and offer 45-minute sessions. See the list below: K- 4th $10 for a 45 min. session 5th- 12th $20 for a 45 min. session* *Students in 9th-12th who tutor during IF, must tutor 2 days to complete one 45-minute session. Once matched, you will be contacted by the tutor to plan for time, dates, payment, and drop-off/pick-up location. Tutoring can take place before or after school, or during Instructional Focus for grades 9-12. The earliest possible start time is 7:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. is the latest end time. All tutoring takes place in a supervised setting. (teacher’s classroom or an area under video surveillance) Student tutors are paid weekly through an agreed upon method. (cash, check, cash app. etc.) Once matched, you will be contacted by the tutor to plan for time, dates, payment, and drop-off/pick-up location. Tutoring Facts to Remember What is IF? Instructional Focus (IF) is a twenty-five-minute, non-credit-bearing course that affords students the opportunity for academic extension and/or enrichment during the school day. Enrichment Extension – IF Learning Lab IF Extension on Fridays IF Extension with Content Teacher Self-Assessment Tracking Sheets Have additional questions? For Peer Tutoring, please contact quiana.waldon@eagleslanding.org For Instructional Focus (IF), please contact cary.davis@eagleslanding.org Or reach out to denise.martin@eagleslanding.org BECOME A PEER TUTOR SEEKING A STUDENT TUTOR

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is a gospel-centered, college preparatory school that exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God. FACULTY & STAFF Administration DR. KEITH CURLEE Head of School CINDY BAKER Chief Financial Officer MICHELLE BLACKBURN ELA and Elementary School Assistant Principal JEFF BRADSHER Senior Director of Community Engagement JAY COVINGTON High School Assistant Principal BECKY DEAN Director of Marketing & Communications BETHANY FARRAR Director of Admissions REG GIVENS Director of Information Technology SUSAN HEARN ELA and Elementary School Principal CATHIE KELLY Middle School Assistant Principal ANDRETTI LOYD Middle School Dean of Students DENISE MARTIN Senior Director of Curriculum & Instruction MATT MCKINNEY Spiritual Life Director HEIDI MCCLURE Assistant Athletic Director Calendar Coordinator Operations Administrator SCOTT QUEEN Athletic Director WALTER SHIELDS Middle School Principal DR. LISA STONE ELA & Elementary Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction KIM TERRELL High School Principal Business Office GERI CASH Finance LAINEY CLANTON Student Accounts LORI OSBORNE Finance REBECCA WOOD Finance Fine Arts EMILY BALGA Paraprofessional MICHELE BERRY PreK 4 KAREN BRITTON Paraprofessional BRANDI CASON PreK 3 GINA CURRAN Paraprofessional RHAYSSA DALE Paraprofessional SOPHONIE FORTUNE PreK 3 JEDAIYLAH FRANCIS Paraprofessional CELESTTE HERNANDEZ PreK 3 LATASHA HOPKINS PreK 3 GWEN HORTMAN Paraprofessional WALTERESSA LYLES Paraprofessional CINDI NORTHROP PreK 4 CHARMARIE VIRGIN PreK 4 Elementary TAMARA BONE Administrative Assistant SUSAN COOK English MATT CRUMBLEY Bible DANA GREENICH Math MARY-LOUISE GUILLEBEAU Math AMBER HEIDLE English JENNI JEFFERY History/English BEVIN JOHN History SARAH KELLOGG Bible DR. MARY LEE English KEN LOACH History SUSAN LOACH Bible PAIGE LOYD Science TRICIA MURPHY Science KORI OWENS Math SHAUN PAYNE Full Time Substitute CHARLIE PECK Middle School Student Advocate JESSICA ROBERTS Math GREGORY SHOOK Health/Life Skills EMILY SMITH English AMY STEELE Math ANGELA STITT Science CATHERINE STOKES Reading DONNELL WASHINGTON MS Technology LANA BRAGG-ANSLEY English BETH BURER Math & Science CORY CARTER History KIM CREASEY Administrative Assistant ASHLEE CROOK Science CARY DAVIS History GILBERT FIELDS Bible Director of Unity VALERIE FIELDS Health/Bible/AP Psychology DOCK GAMMAGE Math and Head Girls Basketball Coach KATHRYN GODWIN English DAVID HUGHES Math PAUL JAGUS Chemistry MINETTE JOHNSON Spanish DR. KATHRYN KINSLER English JUDITH LOCKHART Math CLAYTON MCCLURE Bible ZACHARY MOORE Bible ROBERT MUZZILLO Science WILLIAM OWEN Science LAURA PATRICK Math GERALD POLEON ISS and Permanent Sub HEATHER REAGAN Guidance and Academic Counselor MADELINE REAGAN Spanish KERRY RIX History JUSTIN ROBERTS Head Football Coach and P.E. ANGELA RODRIGUEZ Administrative Assistant BO RUSH P.E. DAVID SMITH Bible VALARIE STANSELL History QUIANA WALDON English DR. ERIC WATSON Bible MISTY WEBER History and College Placement Counselor High School Support Staff Early Learning Academy Middle School RACHEL ALLRED Middle School Art RICK BARHAM Lower School Keyboarding SARAH BLACKABY High School Art CHUCK EKSTEDT Drama TRACEY FULLER Director of Fine Arts BEVERLY HEDGES Administrative Assistant DAWN MILLER Lower School Art & ASEP Director DEREK ROCK Band Director ADAM WATSON Assistant Band Director JOSEPH TUCKER Guitar Instructor Student Support Staff BLAKELEY BRADLEY GROW Instructor DEBRA BROWN Arrowsmith/Speech Assistant DR. ANNA KING Director of Student Support Services DEE KIRBY FACS Instructor, Merit Instructor MIRANDA MIROCHA Executive Administrative Assistant LISA SCHUERMAN Arrowsmith Instructor MAGGIE WYNN STARS BRANDIE BARBEE Front Desk Clerk RYAN BARBEE Marketing Specialist TINA BARHAM Instructional Technology Specialist DONNA BOWIE Registrar and Director of Financial Aid HANNAH BROWN Media Specialist HOLLY CAPP Counselor DARRELL CLAYTON Custodian Supervisor GRACE CONTI Computer Technician KATIE COOL Nurse VICKIE FLOYD Asst. Dir. of Community Engagement ERICA HEWLIN Asst. Dir. of Community Engagement KALEY HILL Sage Director DAVID OWENSBY Assistant SRO JUAN PAGAN Assistant Athletics Director SHANNON POWELL Admissions Assistant LUKE RAINES Assistant Athletic Director & Director of Middle School and Youth Sports VICKY RODGERS Front Desk Clerk TOM SCHAEFER Computer Technician GEORGIA SEXTON Director of School Store SECQUONE TOBIAS Assistant SRO TERRELL TYSON Lead SRO MICHELLE WASHINGTON Assistant SRO VIC WILLIAMS Director of Operations SHIRLEY ADAMS Paraprofessional VICTORIA AGUILAR Paraprofessional MELODY BARNT Paraprofessional JAMES MICHAEL BRITTIAN Full Time Elementary Substitute GLARRETTER BROWN 3rd Grade KATIE CAGLE Kindergarten LISA CANNON 2nd Grade KAREN ETHRIDGE 1st Grade DIANA FERREIRA Spanish JADA GENOVES Paraprofessional MELODY HARRIS 4th Grade APRIL HENDERSON Kindergarten LORI HOPKINS 4th Grade VICKI HOWINGTON 4th Grade VICTORIA INGRAM 1st Grade JENNY JASMIN Kindergarten JOY KING 3rd Grade JESSICA LLOYD 2nd Grade EMILY MANNING 2nd Grade TIFFANY NGUYEN Paraprofessional CYNTHIA ANN PETTY Paraprofessional LASHONDA REID ELA & ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ANGEL SIMS Paraprofessional STACY SMITH Project Lead the Way and EXCEL teacher CINDY ST JOHN Kindergarten KARA ST JOHN Paraprofessional LAURA THORN 3rd Grade IVY TOMAN 1st Grade JANEL TYLER Paraprofessional MELISSA WALL PE Teacher PAULA WILLIAMS 2nd Grade

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy offers transportation services to and from the Conyers area. The bus picks up and drops off at the former Publix parking lot at the intersection of highways 138 and 20 (behind Mellow Mushroom). Full-time, one-way, and drop-in service is available as space allows. Bus Transportation from Conyers Eagle's Landing Christian Academy offers transportation services from the Conyers area. The bus picks up at the former Publix parking lot at the intersection of highways 138 and 20 (behind Mellow Mushroom). One-way service from Conyers to ELCA is currently offered. Drop-in service is available as space allows. More information, costs, and the required transportation contracts are available below. One-Way Bus Transportation Drop-In Bus Transportation

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. "What does diversity mean to you? How do you celebrate diversity?" UNITY ELCA strives to nurture a unified community of God-centered individuals who are known and valued for whom God distinctly created them to be. We recognize and respect our cultural differences and unique abilities, rejoice in our similarities, and love ALL individuals as image-bearers of God. Students at ELCA have the privilege of growing up in a richly diverse student population. As you walk our halls, you get a sense of what Heaven will be like as you see students who come from many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. In a focused effort to strengthen our diverse culture, we have established a Unity Council to discuss critical issues within our school. The council consists of parents, staff members, and students who meet on a regular basis to discuss ongoing issues and create strategies for future improvement. Our foundational principle is that all people are created in the image of God. As image-bearers, we all have great value in the eyes of the Creator and thus we should treat those who are different than us with that mindset. The word GRACE describes our focus on diversity within the school... G - gender R - race A - age and ability C - culture E - education All of these groups are represented within our school and are recognized within God's word. Our goal is to teach our students that God has created us in His image and for His glory. As students begin to grasp that concept, they are able to respond to one another in a truly Biblical way. Unity Council Members: Ana Corales (co-President) Christopher Craddock (co-President) Gracie Rivers (co-Vice President) Farah Bonds (co-Vice President) Abigail Hernandez Abigail Damaso Alexa Blackburn Anthony Labady Austin Ha Avery Greenich Brayden Cason Gabrielle Mitchell Jethro Jones Jiya Patel Kayla Baptiste London Duval Rylee Collier Student Testimonies: From my years being involved in the Unity Board, I have learned not only how to embrace unity and diversity within the school, but also the many key aspects that go into how to embrace it. Meeting new people from all backgrounds and being able to speak the gospel freely, as well as just telling others that they matter in Christ has been a wonderful privilege. Culture is a beautiful thing, and everybody should have the chance and accessibility to learn and grow in their heritage. God created all of us equally, so who’s to say we don’t all deserve a chance to highlight our heritage? Even with the quantity of culture in today’s world, God still has a place and love for all of them; Which I love seeing in our school! - Gracie Rivers, Class of 2027 In a world where community is necessary for growth, being a part of the Unity Council has provided the means for me to gain said body. The Council gives me the opportunity to understand others and celebrate the beauty in differences and uniqueness among people. God has created each of us in our own ways, and we get to explore that in Unity. I see this as not only a way to connect people, but also grow awareness of culture and identity. The idea of learning about our differences sparks something within me, and reminds me to embrace the diversity God created us with. Culture plays such a crucial role in shaping who we are and how we go about our faith. However, what amazes me is that though we were made with different cultures or backgrounds, we still were created in His image. That truth is what stands with me everyday. That truth is the foundation of my faith. Through this council, there's a space to honor and learn from what makes us us. With this, we can reflect on God's perfect design and beautiful creation. - Farah Bonds, Class of 2027 Inquire Ethnic Unity Council IMAGE BEARERS...all people are created in the image of God. (Genesis 1:26-27) GRACE WEEK CELEBRATING DIVERSITY

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

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's Back-to-School Day is the official kick-off to each school year. We invite parents and students to join us for Back-to-School Day where you will have the opportunity to receive classroom assignments, meet the teachers, sign-up for important activities and much more! Back-to-School Day is the kick-off to the 2024-2025 school year. Parents and students have the opportunity to visit campus, meet the teachers, sign-up for important activities, and much more! Here is the schedule for July 30: Preschool Meet the Teachers: 2:30PM-3:00PM K5-12 Meet the Teachers: 3:00PM-5:00PM All School Worship: 5:00PM-5:30PM in Worship Center Back to School Picnic: 5:30PM-7:00PM Tickets for food can be purchased during our Back to School event in the cafeteria for just $5 per person. CASH OR CHECK ONLY please! Our vendors will be Gezzo’s, Chick-Fil-A, Mellow Mushroom, and Shane’s Rib Shack. SnoBiz will also be on campus at an additional cost. We look forward to seeing you soon! And don’t forget, the first day of school is Thursday, August 1. BACK TO SCHOOL DAY MAP

January 12, 2026 | 6PM You don't want to miss this special evening as we share ELCA's strategic vision for the next 5 years! 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.