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Thank you for your interest in applying to Eastern Christian School! This checklist will assist you in the application process for Eastern Christian School. If at any time you have questions, please contact our enrollment team, at 973.427.4013 or by e-mail at admissions@easternchristian.org.

Application Process

APPLY ONLINE

In addition to the online application, Eastern Christian School requires recommendations from your church and current school. These recommendations are online forms completed at your request. All you’ll need is your Pastor and current school Principal name and e-mail address.

The current school will be advised to send a summary record that includes an IEP report (if applicable), report cards, standardized test scores, copy of birth certificate, etc.

Eastern Christian School
ATTN: Admissions Office
50 Oakwood Avenue
North Haledon, NJ 07508

Fax: 973.427.3716

APPLY ONLINE HERE

INTERVIEW

Once we have received all documents, forms, and fees, the school will contact you with an admissions decision or to schedule an interview. The interview will be conducted in person at Eastern Christian School with the student and at least one parent attending. 

If all admissions requirements are satisfied, the EC Admissions Office will notify the parent that the student has been accepted as a new student!

ENROLLMENT

The final step

Enrollment is complete once the financial contract is signed and the tuition deposit is submitted to Eastern Christian School. (And Variable Tuition Submission if participating.)

All new students entering Eastern Christian High School must schedule an appointment with the Guidance office for class scheduling and to complete a math placement test and a writing essay. Please call 973.427.0900 x 6008.

Students entering all grades will be contacted by the school regarding important dates for orientation, teacher assignments, supply lists, back to school night, etc.

After enrollment, the following will then be required to prepare for the first day of attendance.

Tuition Management Form (for tuition payments) (FAQs)
Transportation Form(s) (if participating)

Application Timeline

at Eastern Christian School

Apply early to secure your seat!

Preschool – Grade 2

Due to overwhelming interest at this level and in an effort to best partner with families that have already committed to EC, we have developed the following timeline for preschool – grade 2:

October 1

Enrollment cycle for the following year officially opens.

October 1-15

Priority enrollment season for current EC families.* (Families with a child currently enrolled and staff families.)

October 16 – November 22

Early decision enrollment season for future EC families.*

November 22

Deadline for Variable Tuition submission for families applying during priority enrollment or early decision enrollment seasons.

November 22 – August

Rolling admissions until class capacity is reached.
$100 application fee.

Mid-Year Transfers

We consider all mid-year transfers on a per-application basis.
$100 application fee.

*During the Priority Enrollment window, applications will open first for siblings of currently enrolled Eastern Christian School students and staff and be handled on a rolling admissions priority enrollment review. Non-sibling/staff applicants applying during the Early Decision window and entering grades PK-2 will be reviewed as a group. The full admissions process (including shadow day observation and interview if granted) must be completed by November 22; please note scheduling should occur in advance to avoid delays or missed deadlines). Admissions determinations will be sent in December. Accepted families will have a limited window to enroll and claim the seat being offered.

Grades 3-12

October 1

Enrollment cycle for the following year officially opens.

October 1-15

Priority enrollment season for current EC families. (Families with a child currently enrolled and staff families.)

October 16 – December 31

Early decision enrollment season for future EC families.

January – August

Rolling admissions until class capacity is reached.
$100 application fee.

Mid-Year Transfers

We consider all mid-year transfers on a per-application basis.
$100 application fee.

Additional Enrollment Information

Meet the Enrollment Team

If you have questions, please reach out! We would love to walk with you as you explore EC!

Leah Genuario

Leah Genuario

Director of Enrollment, High School Bible & Worship Teacher

Leah GenuarioGraduate 1997

Director of Enrollment, High School Bible & Worship Teacher

Start Date: 2013

Education: B.A. - Communication Arts, Liberty University

Bio:
Leah was the former editor-in-chief of a leading industry trade journal, having spent 13 years in the B2B publishing industry prior to joining Eastern Christian School. A long-standing high school teacher and communications professional, she assumed a new role as Director of Enrollment Management in 2025. Leah is passionate about Christian education, recognizing its power to change lives and impact communities for God’s glory. She is married to her high school sweetheart, and they currently have two children.
Suzanne Kraai

Suzanne Kraai

Director of Enrollment

Suzanne KraaiGraduate 2005

Director of Enrollment

Start Date: 2010

Education: B.A. - Theatre, Baylor University
M.S. - Educational Administration, The University of Scranton

Bio:

Suzanne is an energetic, creative, and organized team member at ECSA. In addition to being an EC alum, she has served in a variety of roles in her career at EC, including Humanities and CP English teacher, HS Musical Theater and Choral Director. After 7 years in the classroom she moved into Administration, first in Extended Learning, involving programs such as Before and After School Care and Clubs Pk-6th grade, Service Learning Pk-12th grade, Camps Pk-8th grade, Early College program development, and several cultural exchange and short-term international programs. Now she serves as the Enrollment Director.  She and her husband own a small business in Warwick, NY, and are proud parents to a young ECES student and toddler.

Suzanne met her husband in the hallways of ECHS upon transferring mid-way through HS; her heart and passion for serving this transformative institution, most recently through sharing EC’s story, identity and mission with potential and current EC families, is deep-seeded. With a passion for community engagement, she’s grateful for the opportunity to continue learning and growing as a member of the EC family, no matter what hat she’s wearing!

Kara Stansel

Kara Stansel

Admissions Counselor

Kara Stansel

Admissions Counselor

Start Date: 2018

Education: B.A. - English, Women's Studies, Skidmore College

Bio:

Kara has been happily married to Tim Stansel for 23 years. They have three children: Kaitlin, currently attending Bucknell University, Carter, a future student of Franklin & Marshall College and Griffin, a proud member of the Class of 2022 of ECHS. When not working in the Enrollment Office, Kara enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering in her community. Kara currently serves as a Deacon on the Consistory of The Community Church of Glen Rock.

Nicole Woudenberg

Nicole Woudenberg

Admissions Counselor

Nicole WoudenbergGraduate 2011

Admissions Counselor

Start Date: 2025

Education: B.S. - Business Management, William Paterson University

Bio:

Nicole is excited to be back at EC, this time as part of the admissions team. A proud alumna, she values the strong faith foundation and supportive community she experienced as a student, and she is passionate about helping new families discover the same.

Nicole is a lifelong North Haledon resident and attends Calvary Temple International. She also volunteers as a mentor at New Hope Ministries.

Outside of work, Nicole enjoys traveling, tending to her growing plant collection, and spending time with family and friends.