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Soaring Eagles Christian Academy and Day Care |
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After much prayer and clear direction from God, Soaring Eagles Christian Academy (SECA) was founded by Drs Harry and Linda Ohlson on April 21, 2003. With the help and encouragement of a number of parents who had children needing the type of education the Ohlsons were able to offer, the academy opened its doors to students in the Brunswick facility in the fall of 2003. The licensed pre-school/day care facility was opened one year later.
In August 2010, SECA moved to 107 Landmark Court, half-way between Easley and Pickens. It now provides education and child care year - around to children 3 years old through 12th grade.
It is our desire to train the youth of today in the highest principles of Christian leadership, self-discipline, individual responsibility, personal integrity and good citizenship. We teach these principles in a school offering an excellent traditional academic curriculum, as well as providing educational accommodations for students who fall through the cracks or fail in a conventional academic classroom. The pre-school curriculum takes advantage of the strong phonics-based A Beka curriculum. The academy uses the best of the A Beka, Bob Jones and Alpha Omega curriculums in first through twelfth grades, along with other supplemental materials to enhance our education program.
Soaring Eagles Christian Academy and Day Care serves many families in both Greenville and Pickens counties and has watched its graduates go out in the community, after being challenged to follow God’s will for their lives, with confidence and abilities necessary to handle the demands of life. We are members of the American Association of Christian Schools and the South Carolina Association of Christian Schools. SECA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
As we consider the existence of Soaring Eagles Christian Academy, Psalm 118:23 instantly comes to mind: “This is the LORD's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.” |
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Before and After School Care |
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Our Before and After School Care program features Structured Activities, Homework Assistance and Study Area, Snack Time, Physical Play Time Activities, Music and Video Time. We also offer limited tutoring, a multi-child discount and a Full-Day Schedule when school is out. SECA is conveniently located near Pickens, Easley and Liberty (click here for directions).
Before School Care (Early Stay) is available with from 6:30 through 8:00 A.M. at a cost of $10.00 per week (or $2.00 per day).
After School Care (Late Stay) is available from 2:30 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. every school day. Pickens Head Start, McKissick Elementary and Gettys Middle School in Easley will drop off children at our school. We are able to pick up children from Ben Hagood and Pickens Elementary schools. The cost is $29.00/week if your child is dropped off ($25.00/week each additional child from the same family) or $39.00/week, if your child is picked up by SECA at their school ($35.00/week each additional child from the same family).
A late fee of $1.00/minute will be charged for every minute a child is left after 6:00 P.M.
Full Day Schedule (When School is out) is available from 6:30 A.M. through 6:00 P.M. at a cost of $69.00/week ($59.00/week each additional children from the same family).
SECA Students not registered in advance for Late Stay and not picked up from school by 3:15 P.M. will be sent to Late Stay and the parent or guardian will be charged $4.00 per hr. for the first child and $3.00 per hr. for a second child. If you know you are going to be late picking up your child, please call the office and let us know before 3:00 P.M.
All Early or Late Stay students must stay in the designated Early or Late Stay areas only. At no time should a student be wandering around the building or in any undesignated areas without permission. Please call the office if you have any questions or if we can be of further assistance. |
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Enrollment |
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SECA has open enrollment during the 2011-2012 School Year, which allows you to enroll at any time.
We encourage you to review the information on SECA to determine if your child should be part of the Soaring Eagles experience. An application for the Academy can be found on the SECA Admissions Page and a Early & Late Stay / Summer Camp application can be found on the Early & Late Stay / Summer Camp Enrollment page. Please call the office if you have any questions or if we can be of further assistance. |
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School Supplies |
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Please refer to the links below for a complete list of school supplies required for each student.
K4 thru K5 Supplies
First thru Third Supplies
Fourth thru Sixth Supplies
Seventh thru Twelfth Supplies
To view these documents you will need Adobe Acrobat reader. If you do not have this installed, you can download it for free here. |
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School Closings |
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If you suspect that the weather may be severe enough to prohibit Soaring Eagles Christian Academy from opening, watch Channel 4 for a list of school closings. We may or may not follow what the Pickens County Schools do. Please look for what applies specifically to Soaring Eagles Christian Academy under school closings. If nothing is listed, it means that school begins at the normal time. Any other changes will be listed if necessary. You can also see a list of the school closings and delays on line at www.wyff4.com. |
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