Posts by Rudi Gesch

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.…

Ball State’s annual J-Day draws more than 1,000 student journalists and their advisers to campus for a day of informative sessions and journalism-related activities. The J-Day contests are a way for high schools to get valuable recognition for their work. This year, nearly 500 entries were submitted in newspaper, yearbook, online and broadcast journalism categories. Taking home awards…

There’s nothing teachers love more than seeing students discover and develop their unique gifts. At Eastern Christian School, creativity abounds; no one could know that better than our very own Jesse Wright. Mr. Wright has been teaching art, as well as web and technology courses, for seven years — years he describes as dynamic and…

We've previously spoken in this space about "Having it all at Eastern Christian School." Please enjoy this video that breaks down our "3 Circles." Are you currently part of a "2 Circle" school? We believe it's possible to have a "3 Circle School!" Put us to the test! Don’t believe me? Come and see it…

Enrolling your child in the best school possible is vital to his or her future success. If you’ve been searching for a private middle or high school, you likely know there are many steps to the admissions process. In addition to touring campuses, submitting applications, and completing entrance testing, many schools conduct interviews with prospective…

The National Education Association started Read Across America Day in 1997. The history behind Read Across America Day can be found on their website. Eastern Christian Elementary School had a fun week and invited guest readers come in to each classroom on March 2nd (Dr. Seuss' birthday) to read a Dr. Seuss book. Instead of teachers reading,…

Renown early childhood education expert Dr. Milt Uecker recently met with a group of EC Elementary School parents. Dr. Uecker's EC Talk featured discussion on our Developmental Approach to Learning and why this approach is best for children. Our teachers have been working with Dr. Uecker for several years to hone their philosophy and approach.

Academic excellence is about more than grades and test scores; it is about producing graduates who can think for themselves. As students become critical thinkers, they are able to problem solve on their own, demonstrating skills required for success in the 21st century. At Eastern Christian School, we are training tomorrow’s innovators — students who…