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The mission of Evangelical Christian School is to provide the Christian family a Christ-centered, biblically-directed education that challenges students to know the Lord Jesus Christ and to develop the vision and practice of excellence
in academics, character, leadership and service to others.
ECS admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. ©2012 Evangelical Christian School.
P.0. Box 1030 | Cordova , Tennessee 38088-1030 | 901-754-7217 p | 901-754-8123 f | ecseagles.comCollege Counselor: Rebecca LeTellier
ACADEMIC PROFILE
2015 - 2016HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dan Peterson, [email protected]
UPPER SCHOOL PRINCIPALBarrett Luketic
ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER
Gay Edge, Academic Dean [email protected]
Jenny Shorten, Director Enrichment and Electives
Learning Enhancement and Assistance Program
Dona Welch, Academic [email protected]
Rebecca LeTellier, College [email protected]
ATHLETIC DIRECTORTommy Danner
BIBLEMark Brink, Chair
ENGLISHStephanie Eubank, [email protected]
FINE ARTSDavid Butler, Chair
FOREIGN LANGUAGEDawn Shute, Chair
MATHEMATICSDee Baker, Chair
PHYSICAL EDUCATION HEALTH
Tommy Danner, [email protected]
SCIENCEPaul VanderZwaag, [email protected]
SOCIAL STUDIESJenny Shorten, Chair
CEEB: 430453
UPPER SCHOOL FACULTY35 Upper School faculty23 with a Master’s Degree or higher
ENROLLMENT800 students in JK–12364 students in grades 9–1291 students in the Class of 2016
ACCREDITATIONSACS, SAIS MEMBERSHIPSACSI, College Board, EFCA, ERB, MAIS, NACAC, NASSP, SACAC, SACS, SAIS, TAIS, TSSAA
GRADING SYSTEMA — 90–100B — 80–89C — 70–79D — 65–69F — Below 65
GPA AND CLASS RANK Individual subject averages shown on transcripts are not weighted. Grades for AP and Honors courses are weighted only when calculating overall GPA. ECS adds one GPA quality point to Advanced Placement (AP) grades when calculating the GPA. ECS adds 0.5 GPA quality points to Honors grades when calculating the GPA. All non-weighted, numerically-graded courses are considered college preparatory in instruction, evaluation, and rigor. Class rank, other than for valedictorian and salutatorian, is not computed. For the class of 2016, the range of seven-semester GPA is listed:
GPATop Quartile 4.88 - 4.03Mid 50% 4.01 - 3.17
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSClasses of 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Class of 2012 – National Achievement Finalists, 1 National Merit Commended Students, 4Class of 2013 – National Merit Finalists, 1 National Merit Commended Students, 1Class of 2014 – National Merit Finalists, 2 National Merit Commended Students, 3Class of 2015 – National Commended Students, 1Class of 2016 – National Merit Commended Students, 3
WEIGHTED COURSES (25)Honors GeometryHonors Algebra IIHonors Pre-CalculusAP Calculus ABHonors BiologyAP BiologyHonors ChemistryHonors PhysicsHonors English 9Honors English 10AP English 11AP English 12Honors Band 9-12Honors Latin III, IVHonors Spanish III, IVAP European HistoryAP American HistoryAP GovernmentAP Studio ArtAP 3-D Design
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Seventy percent of the Class of 2016 received merit, leadership, athletic, and military scholarships. The Class of 2016 was awarded 5.7 million in scholarships from 61 colleges and universities in 19 states. In addition, 95% of the Class of 2016 qualified for the Tennessee Hope Scholarship resulting in over a million dollars in additional scholarship offers. Total: 7.1 million
STANDARDIZED TEST SCORE SUMMARY Class of 2016Mid-50% SAT Critical Reading 510-630Mid-50% SAT Math 490-590Mid-50% ACT English 23-29Mid-50% ACT Math 22-27Mid-50% ACT Reading 22-31Mid-50% ACT Science Reasoning 22-28Mid-50% ACT Composite 22-28Average ACT – 26
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AN EXCELLENT ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE IN A COMPREHENSIVELY CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT
Evangelical Christian School was founded in 1964 as a college preparatory liberal arts institution with high standards for academics and integrity. Our goal is to welcome students with diverse abilities and diverse backgrounds into a non-sectarian Christian Worldview environment where mind and spirit grow strong. Serving the Memphis and Shelby County area, the Upper School is located on forty acres in Cordova, Tennessee.
MATHAlgebra IAlgebra I BasicGeometryGeometry BasicHonors GeometryAlgebra IIAlgebra II BasicHonors Algebra IIHonors Pre-CalculusAlgebra III BasicAdvanced Algebra/TrigonometryCalculusAP Calculus AB **
SCIENCE(all Sciences include labs)BiologyHonors BiologyChemistryHonors ChemistryPhysicsHonors Physics
AnatomyAP Biology**
ENGLISHEnglish 9Honors English 9English 10Honors English 10English 11AP English 11English 12AP English 12**
FOREIGN LANGUAGELatin I, IIHonors Latin III, IV**Spanish I, IIHonors Spanish III, IV**
HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCEWorld Geography*World History
AP European HistoryAmerican HistoryAP American HistoryGovernment*AP Government**Economics*Bible 9, 10*, 11* 12 JOURNALISMNewspaperYearbook Business Yearbook Production
FINE ARTSConcert ChoirBandHonors BandContemporary Instrumental Music*Drama*Orientation to Theatre*Theatre Production*Advanced Theatre*Art-Drawing*
Art-Watercolor*Art-Ceramics*Art-Acrylic Painting*Art IIIArt IVAP Studio Art**AP 3-D Design**
OTHERPersonal Finance*Introduction to Business*Physical Education/Health Graphic Design*Video Production*Digital Photography *Advanced Digital Arts*Robotics*Creative Writing*Core Training*
NOTES:An asterisk (*) denotes a semester course. AP class denotes Advanced Placement. Two asterisks (**) denote highest course offered.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM
The academic mission of Evangelical Christian School is to create a vigorous academic culture that kindles a passion for learning, develops intellectual gifts and cultivates a Christian worldview, so students are prepared for collegiate success and equipped to lead lives of integrity and influence for Christ.
Advanced Placement ScoresClasses of 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
COLLEGES ACCEPTANCES & MATRICULATION FOR CLASSES OF 2012-2016
Year
2012201320142015
Scores 3, 4, 5
83%90%84%80%
Number Tested/Number of Exam
65/9564/9568/9761/90
44 AP Scholars (a score of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP Exams)16 AP Scholars with Honors (a score of 3.25 or higher on 4 or more AP Exams)13 AP Scholars with Distinction (a score of 3.5 or higher on 5 or more AP Exams)1 AP National Scholar (a score of 4 or higher on 8 or more AP Exams)
