student expected outcomes
POLICY 1.3 We believe that where possible, there should be demonstrable and measurable academic, social and spiritual outcomes that can be expected of graduates who apply ECA’s curriculum and values as they engage the culture. Further, these outcomes and inputs used to achieve them should follow the doctrinal position as outlined in Doctrinal Beliefs section of the ECA Policy Manual.
ACADEMIC
1.3.1 | Are well prepared in a breadth of academic disciplines, especially as compared to local competitors (public and private) and national standards. |
1.3.2 | Are skilled in a second language | 1.3.3 | Are academically prepared for God’s calling in their life, including competitiveness for entrance into their top choices of colleges, universities and other post-secondary pursuits. |
1.3.4 | Have a knowledge and understanding of people, events, and movements in history (including church history) and the cultures and religions of other people and places. |
1.3.5 | Are proficient in communication - particularly writing and speaking. |
1.3.6 | Are proficient in mathematics and laboratory-based science and understand God's framework for the scientific method. |
1.3.7 | Utilize technology to find, analyze, snythesize and evalute information. |
1.3.8 | Display a knowledge and application of God’s Word and the absolute truth that is found within it. (Bible memory, Character reports (elementary)). Understand the distinctives of a Biblical worldview as applied to a broad range of academic disciplines—science, mathematics, the arts, language, and social studies. Possess apologetic skills to defend Biblical faith and articulate a Biblical worldview, particularly, but not limited to, Creationism, compared to a basic understanding of other worldviews, particularly, but not limited to, evolution. |
1.3.9 | Recognize, understand and appreciate artistic expression as part of God's creative nature and our being created in His image. Furthermore, they should be able to value godly expressions in various types of artistic media, and should glorify God as the creator thereof. |
1.3.10 | Steward their bodies through the disciplines of exercise, nutrition, rest, and hygiene. |
1.3.11 | Possess critical thinking, problem solving and other higher order thinking skills |
1.3.12 | Are prepared to be life-long learners. |
1.3.13 | Have a strong work ethic. |
SOCIAL
1.3.14 | Understand the biblical husband and wife family unit as the foundational, God ordained social structure. |
1.3.15 | Understand the Christian church's historical and ongoing role as a preserving and illuminating social influence. | 1.3.16 | Demonstrate civic understanding and engagement through identifiable activities. |
1.3.17 | Demonstrate social responsibility through acts of service to the community and individuals. |
1.3.18 | Have a biblically governed understandings of languages, cultures, ethnicities, traditions, and socio-economic statuses of other peoples, dispelling prejudice, promoting harmony, and encouraging biblical hospitality for the "alien" or "stranger". |
1.3.19 | Approach creation and natural environment from a dominion and stewardship perspective. |
1.3.20 | Are involved in servant leadership as well as active participatory roles in the school, and are applying these skills and functions at church and in the community. |
1.3.21 | Demonstrate responsibility and unity within the Body of Christ as a witness to the world. |
SPIRITUAL
1.3.22 | Understand and commit to a personal and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ, including daily times of prayer, devotional reading, knowing God's Word, and applying these to daily life. |
1.3.23 | Understand the indispensability of the Gospel to their justification, sanctification and glorification. | 1.3.24 | Practice a biblical worldview based on a solid understanding of biblical and systematic theology. |
1.3.25 | Personally carry out the Great Commission to make disciples locally and around the world in a culturally sensitive manner. Matthew 28:18-20 |
1.3.26 | Serve the local church and the global Body of Christ by using their personal talents and spiritual gifts to build up the Body of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-12 |
1.3.27 | Understand the blessings of biblical financial stewardship and practice generous giving through tithes and offerings. |
1.3.28 | Treat their bodies as the temple of the Holy Spirit by exemplifying biblical conduct and purity. |
1.3.29 | Practice the principles of responsible, moral living in all of their relationships and conduct, understanding that their everyday actions have both temporal and eternal consequences. |
EXTRACURRICULAR
1.3.30 | Value the character development offered by team and individual sports and extracurricular activities, including aspects such as developing time management, committment, teamwork, leadership, followership, work ethic, perservance, and many other character qualities, while balancing academic, social and spiritual priorities. |
1.3.31 | Demonstrate Godly behavior and attitudes toward competition, performance, cooperation, success, and failure. |