Macon East Academy —

Student and Campus Life

Macon East Academy believes that every child has the potential to be a leader, educator, community-builder, entrepreneur, and steward. Beginning in pre-school and continuing through high school, every aspect of the Macon East experience is designed to inspire each child to explore the full extent of his or her abilities. Using a whole-child approach, Macon East Academy offers a challenging college-preparatory academic curriculum and a growing array of athletic programs, and club activities. Our team of educators bring the learning to life by providing context and meaning at every turn. These professionals provide students with the individual attention they need as they begin to take responsibility for their own learning. Macon East believes that the best schools have a “small-town” feel where love, honesty, integrity, and gratitude are the qualities most admired.

Macon East Academy is a college-preparatory, K3-12 school that prides itself on academic rigor, lasting relationships, and both curricular and extracurricular opportunities that nurture students’ individual needs and interests.

In the effort to provide one of the best independent school educations available, we continually review and improve upon our curricular standards.

THE LOWER SCHOOL

The K3-Kindergarten experience at Macon East Academy is an exciting time in the life of a child. As children learn to navigate their world during these formative years, our program seeks to provide a safe learning environment which emphasizes the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth of each child. The rich and engaging curriculum provides learning opportunities and activities for students to become independent, self-confident learners.

In the elementary portion of the Lower School, students (Grade 1-6) develop a solid foundation in Language Arts, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. Instruction in Art, Music, Physical Education, Spanish, and Technology, as well as individual and class projects further motivate and stimulate the students. The curriculum incorporates creative activities including musical performances, a series of developmentally appropriate activities, blending skill-building, motor development, problem solving, and reasoning skills.

THE UPPER SCHOOL

Grades 7-9 marks a time of great transition and change for children. Emerging from childhood and entering adolescence, the student begins to think critically and to explore new ideas. Macon East Academy embraces a child-centered strategy where school is a place of discovery and exploration. A challenging academic curriculum provides students with innumerable opportunities for personal growth and success. Students learn through a variety of activities: hands-on experiments, group interaction, reading and writing workshops, research, and debate. Fine arts and physical education classes are an integral part of the curriculum for each child.

Grades 10-12 at Macon East Academy is a place where our motto, “Everything A School Should Be”, is realized. Students strive for their personal best through involvement in the three pillars of Macon East Academy: academics, achievement and athletics.

MOTHER’S DAY OUT PROGRAM

Macon East Academy Mother’s Day Out program is a half-day program for 3- and 4-year-olds that begins in mid-August and continues through mid-May. Two options are available: 3-day (Tuesday – Thursday) or 4-day (Monday – Thursday). Hours will be from 8:00 am – 11:30 am.

Children who are ages 3 and 4 years old and are potty-trained are welcomed to participate in our Mother’s Day Out Program. Your child will participate in daily activities that include guided play and appropriately structured opportunities for each child to experience success in learning and to develop social skills for everyday life. The Mother’s Day Out component of Macon East Academy is designed to provide some free time during the traditional school year for mothers and/or fathers of children ages 3 and 4 in a safe and nurturing setting on a consistent schedule every week. Our goal is to help young children gain independent skills as they practice separating from their parents, interact in a group setting, and develop skills for school readiness.

Please call Jill Taylor, Admissions Director, for additional information 334-277-6566 Ext.210 or email: [email protected]

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Macon East Academy is a college preparatory school committed to providing students with a safe, nurturing environment that promotes academic achievement, patriotism, and belief in God through Christian values.

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Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart,
be acceptable in Thy sight. 0 Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14

Macon East Academy —

by the numbers

Enrollment Profile

  • K3 & K4 — up to 16 students in each classroom
  • Kindergarten – 6th Grade — up to 20 students in each classroom
  • 7th – 12th Grade — up to 25 students in each classroom

Current Enrollment

  • 285 Students

Championship Athletic Tradition

  • 30 State Championships / 21 Runner-Up
  • 2024 AISA Class A Football Runner-Up
  • 2024 & 2023 AISA 3A Softball State Champions
  • 2022 AISA 3A Boys Basketball Runner-Up
  • 2023 AISA 3A Baseball Runner-Up
  • 18 Student Athletes playing collegiately

Accreditation

Cognia / Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Alabama Independent Schools Association

Alabama Association of Independent Schools

ACADEMICS

  • $4.2 Million in Scholarships – Class of 2024
  • $26 Million in merit-based and athletic scholarships over the past 5 years
  • 100% College Acceptance of Graduates
  • Accelerated Curriculum in Lower School
  • College Prep, Honors, and Advanced Placement Courses
  • Dual Enrollment offered for 11th & 12th grade students
  • Enrichment in Fine Arts and Foreign Language
  • Student Leadership and Civic Service Opportunities

FACILITIES

  • 5 Academic Buildings
  • 2 Science Laboratories
  • 2 Media Centers/Libraries
  • 2 Technology Centers
  • 2 Visual Arts Room
  • Musical Performance Room
  • Performing Arts Center
  • Full Service Cafeteria
  • Athletics Facilities including Gymnasium, Football, Baseball, & Softball Fields
  • 2 Athletic Dressing Facilities
  • Strength & Conditioning Facilities
  • Knight Activity Center

What is The CHOOSE Act?

The Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024 (The CHOOSE Act) is administered by the Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR).

CHOOSE Act Alabama makes refundable income tax credits called education savings accounts (ESAs) available to support the success of eligible K-12 students in Alabama.

An ESA can be used to pay for tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses at approved Education Service Providers (ESPs) in Alabama.

  • $7,000 per participating student who is enrolled in a participating school.
  • $2,000 per participating student who is participating in a home education program (maximum of $4,000 per family.)
The application period is now open through April 7, 2025.

NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY: Macon East Academy admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational.