More than academics alone, they consider a school that develops character, faith, and intellect, preparing children for life, not just exams.
This is education, the East Hill Christian School way, where students grow academically and spiritually. As an independent, college-preparatory, non-denominational Christian school, it serves students from voluntary pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Biblical principles are woven into every aspect of a student’s life under the guidance of a Director of Spiritual Formation with expertise in curriculum development and biblical integration. Faculty and staff embed Christian values across academics, athletics, extracurricular programs, and daily student experiences. Faith is not treated as a separate subject but as a framework that shapes learning, relationships, and personal growth. As a result, students receive an education grounded in a Christian worldview that cultivates both wisdom and spiritual maturity.
“Students are encouraged to practice empathy, gratitude and stewardship and to understand how their gifts can be used to honor God,” says Deborah Hawkins, admissions director.
That mission-driven foundation shapes daily learning at East Hill Christian School, where education is a partnership among teachers, families, and students, grounded in the belief that each child is uniquely created by God. Small class sizes allow teachers to know students personally and tailor instruction with intention. They can respond to individual academic and spiritual needs, whether supporting students who need additional help or challenging those ready to move ahead.
Such personalized approach is reinforced by a close-knit community where parents and grandparents often play active caregiving roles, creating a warm, steady environment in which students feel known, encouraged and confident in their growth.
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Students are encouraged to practice empathy, gratitude and stewardship and to understand how their gifts can be used to honor God.
East Hill follows a standards-based, research-driven curriculum that strengthens both foundational skills and higher-level thinking. As students progress into middle and high school, they gain access to advanced placement courses, dual-enrollment partnerships and preparation for the PSAT, SAT and ACT. Some students have earned college degrees through dual-enrollment programs while completing their high school diplomas. Counselors and teachers work closely with students to explore a range of postsecondary pathways, including college, careers, trades and the military. Last year, two students were recognized as National Merit Scholars.
At East Hill, preparation means more than academic results; it includes building confidence, leadership, and curiosity. For example, students participate in visual and performing arts, competitive athletics and a variety of service-oriented and interest-based clubs. Leadership courses, STEM initiatives, hands-on projects, and collaborative learning experiences are designed to cultivate creativity, communication, and problem-solving, while encouraging students to explore their abilities and take purposeful risks in a supportive setting.
Spiritual growth is supported through daily practice rather than isolated moments. Through service initiatives, students learn to translate faith into action. Community outreach projects cultivate empathy, gratitude, and stewardship, reinforcing students’ responsibility within society.
These values are sustained through consistent engagement and shared ownership of the school’s mission. Families remain actively involved through volunteering, parent groups, fellowship events and ongoing communication with faculty and staff. Alumni frequently return as educators or volunteers, strengthening continuity and reinforcing a culture shaped by long-term commitment rather than short-term participation.
Ultimately, the school is defined by its 360-degree, whole-child approach and by the way its graduates move through the world. Students leave with more than academic preparation. They carry perspective, responsibility and purpose shaped through years of intentional formation. For families seeking an education that develops both ability and character, East Hill offers a place where values are lived daily and growth is guided with clarity, care and conviction.
