Are parents required to stay on campus during class times?
No, Eagle Academy is a drop-off, closed-campus, tutorial. This means you bring your student prior to their first class or study hall and pick them up, promptly, after their last class is over. Students are under the supervision of instructors, board members, and volunteers in your absence.
Are parents required to help in any way during a school
day?
Yes, we need parents to help in a variety of roles to help keep the program running. The typical Parent Help requirement is two 4.5 hour shifts a semester although we do have a few other options if that schedule does not work for you.
Can my 6th grader take classes at Eagle if he/she is academically advanced?
Yes, we welcome 6th graders to Eagle on a case-by-case basis, provided the parent believes the student can handle advanced coursework. Please contact our Enrollment Coordinator at enrollment@eagleacademytn.com for more information.
Is Eagle Academy an Umbrella School?
No, Eagle Academy does not serve as an umbrella school. We strongly recommend that all families stay in close contact with their umbrella schools during the class selection process, which ensures classes are taken at the right time in the student’s academic career, and that they are receiving the appropriate credit for classes.
How will I know what assignments my student has for a given week or what grades they are getting in their classes?
Instructors will upload all assignments and grades to our online portal, iGradePlus. Students will have individual accounts on the platform and are able to log in any time. Each week’s assignments are available online after 9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, and grades for previous assignments are uploaded on a weekly basis.
Why are students required to take a minimum of three classes?
We require 6th-10th grade students to take a minimum of three classes for two highly beneficial reasons: relationship building and class viability. Taking three classes means the student is on campus long enough to build strong relationships with instructors and other students, and ensures that classes have the highest chance of becoming viable. If a class does not reach a minimum of three enrolled students, it may not be offered that school year. We do allow our junior and senior students to take less classes in recognition that they may also be dual enrolling or need less classes in their final two years of school.