Enrolling with Exodus Christian Academy is easy and affordable for homeschool families. We strive to see you succeed in your journey.

New Student Enrollment

To enroll your student through Exodus Christian Academy each student will need;

• A completed application
• Academic Plan (if applicable)
• Pay applicable enrollment fees
• The Records Request form (if applicable)
• Proof of one parent’s high school diploma, G.E.D  (if teaching High School)
• Proof of guardianship, adoption, or power of attorney, if someone other than parent is involved.

ECA will maintain

• attendance records (reported twice a year after the Fall semester and after the Spring semester)
• grades/GPA
• Course Study information

The Homeschool Legal Defense (HSLDA) highly recommends that students enroll no later than when the local area schools open.  The registration process begins when the parents/guardian submit the enrollment forms and required fees.  Enrollment is open year-round.  Transfers are also accepted throughout the school year.  

Transfer Student Enrollment

As a parent, you are responsible and obligated to withdraw your student from their previous school. Exodus Christian Academy will guide you through this process, however, the law only allows a parent or legal guardian to withdraw a student.

Are you new to homeschooling? Visit our Homeschool 101 page HERE for information on how to get started.

ECA Fees

Exodus Christian Academy strives to provide an affordable and easy-to-understand fee schedule.  

(As 2023-24 will be Exodus Christian Academy’s first year, all families will be considered new families).

TRANSFER RECORDS REQUEST FEE OF $25.00

A Senior fee (not participating in the graduation ceremony) of $50 includes Three (3) Transcripts, One (1) Diploma with Cover. 

A Graduation Ceremony fee of $120 Includes Three (3) transcripts, One (1) diploma with cover, one (1) cap and gown set, a guest speaker, and a presentation of graduates. 

Code of Ethics, Attendance & Reporting Policies

CODE OF ETHICS When enrolling with Exodus Christian Academy, you are acknowledging you are taking the direct responsibility for the education of your children. ECA is here to support you in your responsibilities with the services listed above. We presume you are competent and aware of your own gifting and limitations as it pertains to your role as parent-educator. ECA staff is available for counseling and academic advisement. We encourage participation in co-ops, tutorials, enrichment programs, etc…however, participation in these programs does not negate your responsibility as the primary educator of your child. We presume that what you report to ECA is going to be true and accurate for the future benefit of your child. If there is a reason to suspect educational neglect or that a student’s grades or records have been falsified or cheating has occurred, ECA reserves the right to evaluate the situation and require students to complete end-of-course exams or another testing to validate grades and credits earned in order to be included on ECA’s transcript and receive credit. In the event that ECA determines that information has been reported falsely, all registrations for the student and family, in our program will be void. Fees paid to ECA will not be refunded. 

ATTENDANCE & TESTING Tennessee law requires 180 days of student attendance. By statute, Tennessee requires that

“Church-related schools shall be conducted for the same length of term as public schools.” (TCA 49-50-801(c)). Tennessee law requires 180 days of student attendance. By statute, Tennessee requires that “Church-related schools shall be conducted for the same length of term as public schools.” (TCA 49-50-801(c)). Under TCA 0520-07-02-.05(h), ECA “shall maintain an operating schedule that includes the minimum number of instructional days (180) and a minimum number of hours per day (6 1/2).”

Within the 180 days and hours of instruction offer flexibility and freedom to learn through such activities as field trips, sports, work, travel, research, grocery shopping, cooking, and many other learning activities. Tennessee Law does not require students enrolled in a Category IV Church Related school to participate in any testing. Thus, ECA does not require testing at any grade level.

Attendance must be submitted by January 15 for the Fall Semester and by June 15 of the Spring Semester. ECA recognizes that families may have a differing school schedule as homeschooling is a flexible choice. Students have 365 days to complete 180 days of instruction. If you need assistance in reporting, our staff is available to help you. 

GRADES & PERMANENT RECORDS It is not mandatory for parents to submit grades or course studies. Submitting course studies and grades are voluntary. However, ECA highly recommends that you submit grades and course study in the event your student will go on to attend college. A student’s permanent record is confidential. ECA will not release a student’s record to a third party without the written permission of the student’s parents or guardian. 

Fees are non-refundable.  When registering for more than one child, the oldest is the first child, the 2nd oldest is the second child, and so on, you must fill out individual applications for each registered child. To speak to our staff, call (931) 349-8673. We are here to help you.