Company Profile
East Hill Christian School
Company Overview
East Hill Christian School is a college preparatory pre-kindergarten through 12th grade nondenominational school, located in historic East Hill about 12 blocks east of downtown Pensacola.
Governance
The school is directed by a parent-led Board of Trustees. The Board is elected to serve three-year terms by an annual meeting of the membership.
Student Population
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12: 174
High School: 31
Senior Class: 7
High School Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
MISSION
It is the Mission of East Hill Christian School to educate students morally, intellectually, and physically, based on the Word of God, in a loving, Christian environment.
VALUES
• Christianity: East Hill Christian School is Christian in origin, belief, and behavior. The school is committed to its Statement of Beliefs that begins with the belief in God the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. It trusts the Bible to be the final authority on all matters.
• Academics: East Hill Christian School offers a Biblically-integrated curriculum that incorporates the English language and develops critical thinking skills through the study of the Arts and Humanities, Languages, Mathematics, the Sciences, History, and Philosophy.
• Teaching: East Hill Christian School recruits and retains qualified, Christian
educators committed to providing students with the best education available in a
creative, challenging, and caring environment.
• Leadership: Parents, serving as members of the East Hill Christian School Board of Trustees, are the final authority on all organizational and administrative matters.
• Enrichment: East Hill Christian School encourages students to engage in
extracurricular activities including competitive sports, mission outreach, clubs, and performing arts.
• Availability: East Hill Christian School is a nondenominational school and is open to all students without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin.
VISION
East Hill Christian School envisions the development of Christ-centered graduates who are morally, intellectually, and physically prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
Company History
History and Governance
East Hill Christian School was founded in 1958, and the high school was added in 1987. The class of 2013 was the twenty-third graduating class.
Drop Out and Graduation Rate
East Hill Christian School is proud to have maintained a 100% graduation rate over the last five years, with no students dropping out and all students meeting or exceeding graduation requirements.
Preparation for the Workforce
East Hill students are prepared with the skills they need in order to be ready for the workforce. East Hill instills values in students by teaching them to be responsible for their behaviors and attitudes. An attendance policy teaches accountability for being present and punctual in the classroom. Consequences follow when rules are broken, so students understand that the choices they make affect them and other people. All classes include requirements that develop students’ written communication skills and teach them to be problem solvers and critical thinkers. East Hill is aware that if students have developed soft skills they will be able to adapt to the workplace and be teachable in regards to technical skills required for the job. As of July 2012, East Hill Christian School is the area’s only Microsoft IT Academy. Computer skills are taught or reinforced in all classes, and use of current technology is incorporated by all teachers.
College and University Acceptance
East Hill Christian School graduates are accepted to a large number of private and state colleges and universities. Colleges and universities that have accepted East Hill Christian School graduates include the following:
Auburn University, Baptist Bible College, Baylor University, Belhaven College, Birmingham Southern College, Boston University, Bryan College, Campbell University, Carson-Newman College, Cedarville University, Clearwater Christian College, Covenant College, Duke University, Eastern College, East Carolina University, Elon University, Emory University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Faulkner State University, Flagler College, Florida State University, Florida Theological College, Gordon College, Harding University, Jefferson Davis Community College, King College, Le Tourneau University, LaGrange College, Liberty University, Louisiana State University, Milligan College, Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, Okaloosa-Walton Community College, Oral Roberts University, Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola State College, Samford University, Southern Mississippi University, Southeastern Bible College, St.Olaf University, Stetson University, University of Tennessee, Tulane University, University of Alabama, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of North Carolina, University of South Alabama, University of South Florida, University of Tampa, University of West Florida, Vanderbilt University and Wake Forest University.
Benefits
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