OUR ACADEMIC PHILOSOPHY
Emmanuel emphasizes Biblical integration in all areas of academic study and social activities. We seek to create an environment where your child will be firmly grounded in Biblical truth and encouraged to grow spiritually every day. In addition, all Emmanuel students attend Chapel once a week. Chapel time is split into three levels so that each student can participate in a time of age-appropriate worship and speaking. The chapel ages are split into transitional kindergarten through third grade, fourth through sixth grade, and seventh through twelfth grade.
KINDERGARTEN
Transitional Kindergarten Program
Emmanuel Christian Academy’s Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Program is available for four-year-olds who are four by August 1st of the intended academic school year or five-year-olds who are not ready for Kindergarten. The program is designed to engage your child in educational activities while preparing them to be successful when they enter Kindergarten.
Full-Day Transitional Kindergarten
The TK Full-Day program is 8:00 am to 3:00 pm five days a week during the academic school year. All students are required to complete the screening process to give teachers a baseline for the coming school year.
TK Program Features
Core Curriculum: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Bible
Specials: Gym, Art, Music, and Library
Weekly Chapel Services
4H in the Classroom
Daily Recess/Freeplay
Daily Naptime
Weekly Themed Show and Tell
Two Educational Field Trips
Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacktime Programs Available
Christmas and Spring Music Productions
Opportunities to serve the elderly at Brookdale Buck Creek assisted living center
Biblical Integration throughout the entire day
Kindergarten Program
The kindergarten program is available for students who are five years old by August 1st of the intended academic school year. Emmanuel’s kindergarten program focuses on laying the foundation for your child’s future by educating the whole person—mind, heart, body, and soul.
All students are required to complete the screening process to give teachers a baseline for the coming school year.
Kindergarten Program Features
Core Curriculum: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Bible
Specials: Physical Education, Art, Music, and Library
Weekly Chapel Services
4H in the Classroom
Two Educational Field Trips
Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacktime Programs Available
Daily Recess/Freeplay
Daily Naptime
Biblical Integration throughout the entire day
ELEMENTARY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM (1st - 6th)
Emmanuel Christian Academy’s elementary programs for first grade through sixth grade focus on strengthening the foundation of your child’s future.
Elementary Subjects:
English Language Arts (Grammar, Reading, and Spelling)
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Bible
Electives: Art, Music, Band, Orchestra, Computer, Physical Education, Library
The Elementary Classroom
Students in grades first and second grades will have a homeroom teacher for all their subjects throughout the day.
Students in grades 3 through 6 will begin their day in their homerooms and switch rooms for various subjects throughout the day.
All incoming students are given an entrance screening before enrolling in Emmanuel. This allows us to make sure your student is enrolled at the correct grade level. Acceptance to the school and grade level placement will be determined by a combination of their entrance screening scores, alignment with the school’s biblical mission, a family interview, and previous scholastic records.
JUNIOR HIGH
JUNIOR HIGH PROGRAM (7th - 8th)
Emmanuel Christian Academy’s junior high school program for seventh grade and eighth grade students will encourage your child to take ownership of their future. Our goal is to equip your student to embrace the academic rigors of high school, own their spiritual walk, establish healthy relationships, and develop a Christlike character.
Junior High SUBJECTS:
English Language Arts (Language Usage, Reading, and Spelling)
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Bible
Electives: Music, Choir, Band, Orchestra, Art, Seekers, Aerospace Dimensions, and Physical Education
The Junior High School Classroom
Junior high students follow a regular academic schedule comprised of eight periods each day. The curriculum is primarily college preparatory. The textbook for each course is chosen from among various publishing companies and are revised on a cyclical basis. Regardless of the textbook chosen, we rely on the classroom teachers to provide the instruction and Biblical integration that aligns with our mission and Statement of Faith.
HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM (9th - 12th)
Emmanuel Christian Academy’s high school program for ninth grade through twelfth grade will prepare your student for life after academia. Emmanuel builds on your child’s previous academic experience and seeks to prepare your child for success in their chosen vocation as they pursue God’s calling. We strive to encourage godly leaders who can think critically, work collaboratively, and navigate life from a biblical worldview.
High School Core Curriculum:
English and Literature
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Bible
Foreign Language: Spanish
Honors and AP Courses available - see the Course Catalog for more information
College Credit Plus options are available at ECA, online or on campus. Students can take dual enrollment courses with any participating college in the state of Ohio. On-campus dual enrollment options are available through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Cedarville University.
Electives options available in fine arts, social sciences, STEM, and more.
Club opportunities include National Honor Society, Student Government, Small Group Leadership Program, and more.
The High School Classroom:
High school students follow a regular academic schedule comprised of eight periods each day. The curriculum is primarily college preparatory and is specified in the school’s Course Catalog, which is revised yearly. The textbooks for each course is chosen from among various publishing companies and are revised on a cyclical basis. Regardless of the textbook chosen, we rely on the classroom teachers to provide the instruction and Biblical integration that aligns with our mission and Statement of Faith.
THE FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
At Emmanuel Christian Academy, the Fine Arts Department is a vibrant space where creativity and excellence come together to glorify God. With opportunities spanning theatre, choir, orchestra, band, and visual arts, students discover and refine their talents under the guidance of dedicated faculty.
From the earliest grades through high school, the Fine Arts Department at Emmanuel Christian Academy inspires a love of the arts, nurtures discipline and collaboration, and provides countless opportunities for students to shine on stage, in our halls, and within the community.
Year after year, Emmanuel students excel through their performances, concerts, and exhibits. From winning top honors such as the Dayton Dragons National Anthem competition to presenting beloved Broadway musicals like The Sound of Music and Beauty and the Beast, and the annual Taste of the Arts program, the Fine Arts Department consistently demonstrates both achievement and growth.
More importantly, our program equips students with confidence, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation of the arts, making it one of the most treasured parts of the ECA experience.
STEM COURSES
Emmanuel Christian Academy believes that a solid foundation in science, technology, engineering, and math is critical for all students. We offer several levels of math and science classes in both general studies and our honors curriculum, along with options in technology and engineering so that all students have an understanding of STEM subjects after graduation.
EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN
AEROSPACE INSTITUTE
Unmanned Aviation STEM courses
Emmanuel Christian Academy is proud to have been the first school in Ohio to offer unmanned aviation STEM courses for dual enrollment college credit through Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU).
High school students enrolled in the four-year program can earn credit toward both high school and college graduation requirements, as well as industry certifications in the fast-growing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry.
In partnership with the Ohio Department of Education, the Turner Foundation, and Kettering Health Network, this drone program is open to all local students who are interested in participating.
The four-year program seeks to equip students for careers in technology and aviation. Courses focus on the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) as well as providing industry certifications for immediate workforce development in the UAS field. The coursework will expose students to UAS navigation planning, data entry, UAS safety/security, UAS aerial photography, principles of management, and more.
Students who choose to enroll can earn up to 18 college credit hours for successfully completing all four years. The program will also prepare students to test for a variety of credentials including their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 UAS pilot certification after completing the program.
Our original program instructor, Col Bernie "Bunyan" Willis, is a Kentucky Colonel and an Air Force Reserve member with 27 years of aviation experience as a Command Pilot. He is a flight and academic instructor with 2,500 flying hours in the F-16 and 750 hours in the unmanned MQ-1 Predator.
To learn more about our partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and additional STEM options for your local area high school student please contact Mr. Shadh Molla at smolla@ecaoh.com today!
HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS
HOMESCHOOL PARTNER PROGRAM
Emmanuel Christian Academy welcomes the opportunity to partner with families who are committed to homeschooling or other alternative education programs for their children. Our goal is to provide additional resources and opportunities for your child’s education to enhance their academic experience.
Through our homeschool partner program, homeschool students in 7th through 12th grades are welcome to take up to three classes a year on campus.
Benefits to Partnering with Emmanuel :
Athletic eligibility as determined by OHSAA guidelines
Eligible to participate in field trips and community service days
Eligible for standardized testing options including PSAT, MAPs, and Ohio State Testing, and more.
Invited to participate in Chapel services
Eligible to attend special events: Homecoming, Prom, high school lock ins, service day, and more.
Homeschool Academic Options:
Core Curriculum or Electives
College Credit Plus classes at Emmanuel
Physical Activity in the Christian Life (PACL)
TECHNOLOGY
Emmanuel Christian Academy recognizes the importance of integrating technology in the academic classrooms. Teachers and students utilize a variety of digital learning platforms to aid in the learning process.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Teachers’ tool for sharing information, connecting with students, and assigning work.
g suite
Communication and collaboration resource for students, faculty and staff.
Parents Web
Parents’ access to student grades, assignments, and daily curriculum.
