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Jane Bond Eastern Christian Class of 2016 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts & University of Pennsylvania (Dual Degree Program) What do you love about Eastern Christian School? I love the sense of community at EC. Personally, I’ve always preferred a smaller, more structured learning environment. Eastern Christian has very dedicated and supportive faculty who…

According to a report released by Common Sense Media, the average high school student spends about nine hours a day on social media — nine hours! If your child is active on various social media platforms, there are some things as parents that you need to know. The Good - Social media is a great…

Jesse Blanco EC Class of 2016 The University of Pennsylvania What do you love about Eastern Christian School? Definitely the warm, community environment. I have never gone a day in my life walking through the hallways at EC without a teacher saying "Hi" to me as I walked towards my next class of the day. Everybody…

Rebekah Jarvis EC Class of 2016 Cornell University What do you love about Eastern Christian School? I love the integration of Christianity into every subject. In the midst of writing papers and taking tests, it is easy to forget my beliefs. However, since God is at the core of every subject, I am reminded and…

Mitchell Haddad Eastern Christian Class of 2016 United States Military Academy at West Point What do you love about Eastern Christian School? I love the friendships I have made here at EC and how I am able to share and build my faith with the other students. The teachers are friendly as well and work…

Most schools neglect to invest in their mission statement. Some have one that was written decades ago and never revisited. Others have a strong mission but lack buy-in from the school community. Regardless, it’s easy for these statements to get pushed to the side and forgotten. With lesson planning, activities, testing, and other school functions, teachers…

By the end of the school year, it’s no secret that everyone is ready for a break! Summer provides therest and change of pace that students, teachers, and parents need. However, along with that time away from the classroom comes a big area for concern — learning loss. How can you prevent this? Easy. Make…

Each time we sponsor a mission trip, students come back changed. Whether they’ve been serving in a nearby city or crossing oceans to connect with diverse groups of people, their eyes are opened to God’s will and power. While Christian students may already recognize how the Gospel transforms lives, there’s no substitute for seeing it happen.…

Eastern Christian School is Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. What is Accreditation? Accreditation is the act of granting credit or recognition that maintains suitable standards. Why do we pursue Accreditation? Accreditation is necessary to any person or institution in education that needs to prove that they meet a general standard of quality.…