The Parent Buzz

The 2021-2022 Preschool and Kindergarten-1st Grade Enrollment Application Packages are now available. Complete and submit your Child’s application along with the non-refundable $99 enrollment application fee (per student).

  • December 4, 2020: Application Deadline, Current Student Early-Bird Enrollment
  • December 15, 2020: Application Deadline, Wait Listed New Student Enrollment
  • January 11, 2021: New Student Open Enrollment

ENA 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR

Pay Student Tuition and Fees

Elachee Nature Academy parent payment login for tuition and extended care.

Each online payment requires a corresponding invoice number, as provided to you by the Elachee Nature Academy Director of Schools. Please call 770-535-1976 or SEND A MESSAGE with questions about your Elachee Nature Academy student’s account.

Video: One Parent’s Perspective

Jason Everett, parent of a former Elachee Nature Academy student, shares his perspective and his family’s experience with this nature-based education program. WATCH VIDEO

Parent Participation with ENA

Parent involvement is a critical success factor at Elachee Nature Academy.

We ask each family to:

  1. Attend the late-July Parent Orientation (without your student present) to meet the staff and see what’s in store for your child.
  2. Volunteer at least once each month in the classroom, if possible.
  3. Attend ENA family activities and Elachee seasonal public programs.
  4. Volunteer for Elachee’s seasonal public programs such as Raptor Fest, Trillium Trek Trail Run, Snake Day and more! Or, participate on the volunteer host committee for Elachee’s annual spring fundraiser, Flights of Fancy.
  5. Participate in the semi-annual parent/teacher conferences (October and April).
  6. Read the flyers your child brings home and the eNewsletters we send.

Read the January 2017 Atlanta Parent Magazine article featuring Elachee Nature Academy.

Parents Share Their Children’s Nature School Experiences

  • “My daughter spent 3 happy years at Elachee Nature Academy. She is now 7 and cares deeply for the earth and the way we treat it. She loves bugs, trees, lizards and snakes because Elachee helped bring that wonder into her world every day. We would have stayed forever if it were possible and would do it again in a hearbeat!” #bestschoolever
  • “The Elachee Nature Preschool program has been incredible for our son. He loves all the time outdoors and for being so high energy, this has been a great fit for him. We started with the 2-day program, but after 2 weeks he was begging to go more. The teachers are so kind and understanding to his personality. My son wants to go every day. We are so thankful to have found this option for our family.”
  • “Elachee Nature Academy is a wonderful experience. We moved here this year and were thrilled to find a program that focuses on nature and experiential learning! Our son is thriving, making great friends and learning so much. If we could keep him there through college we would.”  
  • “Nothing feels better than seeing your child excited to go to school.”
  • “We COULD NOT be happier with Elachee Nature Academy. Most kids only get this kind of hands on learning one time a year on a field trip.”
  • “I am delighted my children have a place where they learn the out-of-doors are not only places to be studied and appreciated, but places of adventure, fun, learning and laughter.”
  • “My child comes home talking about animals, dreams of being a policeman, and most recently branched out and tried (eating) a cucumber (something I can’t get him to do), while singing songs of red shoes and groovy buttons.”
  • “I love the method of teaching and how my son is getting to learn in such a different and effective way! Next year we are beyond excited because he will continue at Elachee.”
  • “We love to go for nature walks and explore. When at a park or camping my child says, ‘Mom let's go on an adventure and see what we can find.’”
  • “I love this program for my grandchildren. It is excellent. We live on a farm and it is so important that our young people learn about nature in an outdoor and indoor classroom environment.”
  • “We LOVE ‘bug’ school. Our daughter has blossomed into such a talkative, adventurous little girl since she started. Her zest for the outdoors has jumped off the charts.”
  • “I learn from my child every day, and watching her growing appreciation of nature has inspired me.”

​Is Nature School a Fit for Your Child?

Call 770-535-1976 to speak with the Director of Schools about enrolling your child or SEND A MESSAGE to schedule a tour of Elachee Nature Academy.