Welcome to Eastside Academic Studies

2004
Year Established

100+
Homeschooled Students
Grades 5 - 12

20+
Instructors

8:1
Average
Student Teacher Ratio

40+
Classes
to choose from

WHO WE ARE

We are a group of teachers offering quality, affordable classes to diverse homeschoolers in the metro Atlanta area.

What we offer

Weekly classes for students of all ages, including a broad offering of high school level courses.

Where we meet

Eastside homeschool classes meet at One Mission Church (formerly Lilburn Alliance Church), 5915 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA, 30084 in Gwinnett County. One Mission Church is located on Lawrenceville Highway, one mile north of Jimmy Carter Blvd. Classrooms are provided by the church as a service to the community.

How to enroll

Enrollment for the school year is done online. See Registration info here.

What sets Eastside apart?

A la carte classes to facilitate and supplement a family's homeschooling goals
A program that's been around for years, building a safe and healthy social environment for students
Many teachers are state-certified, degreed, and classroom-experienced in their subject areas
Courses with standards accepted by numerous accrediting programs/GA Accrediting Commission
Classes that are 90 to 180 minutes long
15-minute breaks so that students can have personal, follow up time with caring teachers, rather than rushing to another class
Openness to students of different faiths, though all teachers are Christian
Hands-on, lab-based science classes
Supervised study halls, breaks, and lunch periods
Various and reasonable prices
Support for parents through panel discussions and Facebook page

QUESTIONS?

For information on specific classes, contact the instructors. Many of the instructors will have a contact form on this site.

For any general questions about Eastside or homeschooling, please see our FAQ, or call or contact the director, Michelle Shaw by going to the Contact page.

Please do not call the church or the church staff - they are only providing the place for us to meet.

Announcements

Eastside Graduation Ceremony Video

You can view the Eastside graduation ceremony that took place on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at this link:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzd2Fuyke3Ryjy5R8qWlfiw

The following Eastside students participated in the ceremony: Grace Alexander, Melody Armour, Kore Haynes, Sawyer Howlett, Kennedi Jenkins, Joshua Katz, Noah Moore, Jason Murray, Gabriel Pett, Emma Porlier, Aziza Russell, Phoebe Snell, Aiyana Wells and Analise Wexel.

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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood at The Shakespeare Tavern June 24, 2023

2:30 pm, with meal available to purchase from 1:15-2:20

https://www.shakespearetavern.com/on-stage/company/ken-ludwigs-sherwood-the-adventures-of-robin-hood/

"Come along for a rip-roaring romp through Sherwood Forest with all the thrills, laughter... (more)

What’s New at the High Museum? - Wednesday, July 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm

(Date confirmed in July newsletter, or contact Mrs. Shuman sooner)
Ages 13+ welcome, those younger should be accompanied by chaperones

Schedule:
10:00-10:15 Arrive at High Museum courtyard
10:30 Docent tour of High with private tour guide!
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Midsummer Night's Dream at The Shakespeare Tavern - July 22, 2023

2:30 pm, with meal available to purchase from 1:15-2:20
https://www.shakespearetavern.com/on-stage/company/a-midsummer-nights-dream/

This is a "relaxed performance": Find more here: https://www.shakespearetavern.com/news/our-relaxed-performances/
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Eastside Parent/Student Questionnaire

You are invited to participate in a brief Eastside Parent/Student Questionnaire to give us feedback on our Eastside classes. Please complete one for each class. It should only take a few minutes to complete. Just follow the link below.

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Mandatory Eastside Parent Teacher Meeting - Thursday, August 3, 7:00 pm

One Mission Church Fellowship Hall

This is a mandatory meeting for all who have signed up (or intend to sign up) for classes at Eastside Academic Studies. It is a great opportunity for parents and students to meet the teachers and to find out more... (more)

You can still purchase a yearbook to arrive at your home

Purchase your yearbook to keepsake your special memories.