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EASTWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1701 E . Trinity Blvd , Montgomery , AL • ( 334 ) 272-8195 • www . eastwoodschool . org

ABOUT : Rightly understood , arts , academics , and athletics should help us gain knowledge , understanding , and wisdom which lead us to truth , goodness , and beauty . At ECS , we employ a classical , Christian method to guide our children to truth , una veritas . Students are exposed to broad-based knowledge in the context of a Christian worldview .
CLASS SIZE : K4 -12th grade studentto-teacher ratio is 1:10 ; average class size is 15 .
ACADEMICS : Eastwood ’ s curriculum centers on developing thinking , articulate students . A study of history , literature , science , mathematics , philosophy , Latin theology , grammar , logic , and rhetoric emphasizes not just facts , but also wisdom . The reading of great literature with writing assignments focused on literary and historical analysis help cultivate powerful minds . Seniors culminate their classical training by defending a 15- page thesis and giving senior speeches .
ATHLETICS : Eastwood students participate in cross country , volleyball , basketball , tennis , trap & skeet , and baseball .
MUSIC / FINE ARTS : Music and art appreciation enhance the upper school and grammar school curriculum . Drama and art classes are incorporated into the classroom and additional opportunities are made available on campus after school . Each year Eastwood hosts the AISA district art show and two school musicals . Grammar school students can perform in the Christmas play . Upper school students perform in the spring musical , as well as give recitations at events such as “ Shakespeare in the Park .”
COLLEGE PREP : Nearly 100 % of students go on to a four-year college and ECS graduates have matriculated to over 30 colleges and universities . The 2022 Graduation Class at ECS was accepted to 19 colleges and universities , and 100 % were offered scholarship awards totaling over $ 1.9 million . www . potentialmagazine . com Winter 2022 | L9