Eagle's Landing Christian Academy

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy
Address
2400 Hwy 42 North
McDonough, Georgia, 30253
USA
Coordinates 33°30′21″N 84°11′03″W / 33.505737°N 84.184136°WCoordinates: 33°30′21″N 84°11′03″W / 33.505737°N 84.184136°W
Information
Type Private, Christian, Coeducational
Motto "A proven tradition since 1970"
Religious affiliation(s) Christianity
Denomination Southern Baptist Convention
Established 1970
Principal Edd Tucker, Elementary Principal
Eric W. Johnson, MS Principal
Richard Allen, HS Principal
Head of school Chuck Gilliam
Faculty 150
Number of students 1,300
Average class size 20
Hours in school day 7
Campus suburban
Color(s)              Blue, Gold, White
Mascot Chargers
Accreditations SACS, GAC
Website Eagle's Landing Christian Academy

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is a large private Christian school about 25 miles south of Atlanta in McDonough, Georgia, United States. Eagle's Landing Christian Academy ranks sixth in the Atlanta Business Chronicle of Atlanta's 75 Largest Private Schools.

History of the Academy

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy was founded originally as McDonough Christian Academy in 1970. The school had its first graduating class in 1973, with nine students. The school was later renamed Meadow Creek Christian Academy before becoming Greater Atlanta Christian School – Meadow Creek Campus. In 1994, Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church assumed control of the school naming it Eagle's Landing Christian Academy.[1]

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy

In 1994, the academy became a ministry of Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church. In 2000, the school and church moved to the current location. In 2006, the school and church went through a massive multi-million dollar building project – adding a new gym, church offices, and cafeteria. As a part of the new cafeteria, the school began using the SAGE lunch program.

ELCA Virtual Academy

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy launched an online academy to allow students to attend the school, participate in sports, and learn from home. This new way of teaching allows home schooled students to participate in Eagle's Landing Christian Academy athletics. Eagle's Landing Christian Academy offered virtual online classes for Summer credit recovery.[2]

Swine Flu

On May 4, 2009 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that a 14 year old student, Jesse, had H1N1 virus, also known as Swine Flu.[3] This was the first reported case of H1N1 of a Georgia resident. The school was forced to close for fourteen days according to the Federal guidelines. All school events – athletic, educational, and fine arts – were canceled until further notice. The CDC changed their policy on school closures on May 5, and ELCA began to prepare to re-open on May 7. On May 6, the school had its second case of Swine Flu.[4] In response to the infestation, the School entered a cleaning effort. School administrator Chuck Gilliam stated:[5]

"We are cleaning light switches, door handles, and other places students come in contact with…"

On May 7, the school reopened. The students returned to class as normal, but new safety regulations to prevent students from receiving the swine flu from student to student contact. The school's reaction to the outbreak was viewed by parents and students as an example for future administrations.[6]

Academics

High School

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy offers multiple Honors and 14 Advanced Placement classes.

Middle School

The middle school offers 7 Honors courses.

Student Council

Each high school grade selects class officers for each school year. The positions include: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Chaplain

Extra-Curricular activities

Athletics

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy joined the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) in 2006, in region 5-A. Eagle's Landing Christian Academy has an excellent GHSA program with twelve GHSA Class A State Championships.

State Championships

Men's 4x100 Relay - 2012, 2013 Girls' Team - 2014

Fine arts

Eagles Landing Christian Academy has an outstanding fine arts program including Art, Band (Marching, Praise, Symphonic), Chorus, Drama and Guitar. Drama team won regions in 2012 with their award winning show A Few Good Men. Eagles Landing Christian Academy has also been performing spectacular shows such as Pocahontas, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, Annie, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and the 2015 Spring Musical "Oliver."

References

  1. ↑ http://www.elcaonline.org/templates/cuselca/details.asp?id=28102&PID=640851
  2. ↑ http://www.elcaonline.org/templates/cuselca/details.asp?id=28102&PID=674735
  3. ↑ http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/henry/stories/2009/05/04/swine_flu_closes_school.html
  4. ↑ http://www.wsbtv.com/news/19386989/detail.html
  5. ↑ http://www.wsbtv.com/video/19336163/index.html
  6. ↑ http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/Henry_County_School_Reopens_050709

External links

www.elcaonline.org