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  Eastern Christian School follows the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards in all academic subjects except for Bible. Our learning standards for Bible come from Christian Schools International. When New Jersey shifted to the Common Core State Standards for Language Arts and Mathematics, our MAP testing, which is aligned to New Jersey Standards, also shifted…

As New Jersey public schools prepared for PARCC high stakes testing this spring, the news was full of reports about parent movements to opt out of the tests. News on PARCC Testing: Parents Revolt Against PARCC Test School Leaders Argue Against Opting Out NJ Education Commissioner: Don't Skip PARCC New Jersey is one of twelve…

Welcome to the 3B: The Brochure Breakdown Blog series. In this recurring blog series, we consider all 9 topics in the newly released Eastern Christian School Brochure. We consider how each topic helps us tell our story. The Academic Excellence page of the brochure. Download the digital copy or request a paper copy. Eastern Christian SCHOOL At…

Welcome to the 3B: The Brochure Breakdown Blog series. In this recurring blog series, we consider all 9 topics in the newly released Eastern Christian School Brochure. We consider how each topic helps us tell our story. The faith integration page of the EC Brochure. Download the digital copy or request a paper copy. More Than Just…

Welcome to the 3B: The Brochure Breakdown Blog series. In this recurring blog series, we consider all 9 topics in the newly released Eastern Christian School Brochure. We consider how each topic helps us tell our story. The Mission and History page of the EC Brochure. Download the digital copy or request a paper copy. 1892 is…

What does STEAM Stand For? STEAM is the acronym for an exciting new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics program that we are pioneering at the High School for next school year. For several years, STEM (without the “A” for art) initiatives have been on the increase in schools throughout the U.S., with the intent…

Welcome to the 3B: The Brochure Breakdown Blog series. In this recurring blog series, we consider all 9 topics in the newly released Eastern Christian School Brochure. We consider how each topic helps us tell our story. The cover of the EC Brochure. Download the digital copy or request a paper copy. Cutting Through the Clutter The…

Ruth Rudd has worn many hats as a member of the Eastern Christian School faculty. Starting as a bus driver, she moved on to teaching 5th and 6th grade math before becoming the school’s Media Center Specialist. She also serves as Technology Coordinator for the high school, an Online Learning Mentor, and an instructor of…

In this recurring blog series, we look at the Culture of Innovation at Eastern Christian School. A major Institutional distinctive that sets EC apart as a global leader in Christian Education is that this is a school community and leadership team that takes calculated risks on new, leading ideas in order to more effectively fulfill…