Homecoming Dance Ticket Prices Increase after October 11

Welcome to Eastside Academic Studies

2004
Year Established

90+
Homeschooled Students
Grades 5 - 12

15+
Instructors

6:1
Average
Student Teacher Ratio

30+
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

Homecoming Dance Ticket Prices Increase after October 11

https://eastsideacademicstudies.yapsody.com/event/index/876065/homecoming-dance

Let’s Make This Homecoming a Night to Remember! October 23, 2026 6:00 - 9:00 pm Tickets - $40.00 until October 11, 2026 Location - Luck Shoals Recreation Center 4651Britt... (more)

A WORD!!! from the Eastside Recycle Club

Hello Eastside! We are the Recycle Club, our members include Cena, Nura, Emmanuel, Elijah, and Tehila, and of course our Club is led by Dr. Happy.

Hey! I’m Cena, writing to tell you why we have the club is to spread environmental awareness to all Eastsiders... (more)

Game Night – Thursday, October 22, 4:00pm – 6:00pm

One Mission Church Youth Room

Play board games, active games and hang out. Bring some of your own games and snacks to share!

Contact Jim Jenkins, jim2@thejenkins.email for information, suggestions or feedback.

PSAT/NMSQT Administered at Eastside - Registration Deadline Oct. 1

The registration deadline is October 1, 2026

The Northeast Independent Preparatory Academy (NIPA) will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT test on two dates in October – Wednesday, October 21 and Monday, October 26 at 10:00am. It will take place at One... (more)

Moms Discussion Group Meetings: Fridays, October 2, November 13, 11:00-12:15pm

Mint Coffeehouse, 3926 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA 30084, https://mintcoffeehouse.com/

Moms! Let’s find each other! Coffee Cup Clip Art Images - Free Download on Freepik

How is school starting for you? Yes, for you! With all the emphasis on our students, it's a good time to join in on our conversation... (more)

Eastside Online: Join our social pages - Facebook, Instagram & Discord Server, Groupme

Facebook (for parents)

Visit our Facebook group, Eastside Academic Studies, and join the conversation at www.facebook.com/groups/eastsideacademicstudies/

Instagram (for students and parents)

If you want information on any upcoming Eastside events, follow... (more)

Eastside Scholarship Fund

We are starting a scholarship fund so that we can help Eastside families who are struggling financially or experiencing other difficulties pay for Eastside classes.

If you would like to donate to this fund, you can do so here: https://omella... (more)

Join the Eastside Safety Planning Team!

Are you passionate about keeping our school safe? We're looking for students, staff, and parents to help develop a comprehensive safety plan, including emergency response strategies. Your input is invaluable in ensuring our school community is prepared... (more)

Eastside Dress Code

Although we do not have a formal dress code at Eastside, we do ask that our students dress modestly. We are asking that students not wear sports shorts, muscle shirts, bare-midriff shirts, skinny-strap tops, off the shoulder looks, etc. Shorts... (more)