Posts in High School

Exciting news about the future of EC was shared by Head of School Dr. Ruth Kuder at the Auction Gala on April 4 at Westmount Country Club! She announced the launch of the public phase of Eastern Christian’s capital campaign, Building on a Firm Foundation, aimed at enhancing our students’ educational experience. This campaign will…

As a parent, you know that college success isn’t left to chance. It’s shaped by pivotal moments during high school: Embracing challenges with resilience. Exploring new interests that spark passion and purpose. Building meaningful connections that influence their growth. And leaning on their faith in God to navigate what lies ahead. With every step they…

For parents of many high school students, choosing the right school often comes down to this question: “Is this a place where my teen will be supported and encouraged to grow into the person God has called them to be?” A school can have impressive rankings and resources, but if it doesn’t nurture faith, excellence,…

Nobody denies the importance of academics. Each content area has practical applications that play a role in a student’s development and future career. As important as these subjects are and as engaging as they can be for some students, a well-rounded student pairs academic pursuits with extracurricular endeavors. There’s so much more to a child…

What makes a high school truly great? Can it be measured by the test scores, college acceptance rates, or number of students? Here’s the truth: high school is often seen as the gateway to college, but it’s so much more than that. High school is a critical season for teens to discover their God-given gifts,…

We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next generation would know them,…

What do we do when we realize we’re living on borrowed time? We all know deep down that we’re not going to be on this Earth forever, yet many of us tend to live like we’ve got all the time in the world, constantly telling ourselves that we’ll take care of it tomorrow or we’ll…

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100:4-5 We are full of praise and thanksgiving to God for the magnificent weekend of HomEComing festivities! It is such…

The purpose of any school, particularly high school, is more than to just educate younger generations in the present moment, but to prepare them for the future. Part of that future is of course college applications. Anyone who has gone through or is currently going through this process will likely tell you that it’s not…