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October 19 Mt. Nebo Campus Weekly Update
- Calendar
- ECA Strategic Plan Survey 4
- Reminders
- Counseling Office
- Frequently Used Links
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Oct 28 - End of Quarter 1
Oct 29 & 30 - NO SCHOOL, Parent & Student/Teacher Conferences
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ECA STRATEGIC PLAN SURVEY 4 |
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ECA STRATEGIC PLAN SURVEY 4
Closes on October 23 at 10:00 am
Strategic plan Survey 4 was sent to your email on October 16.
The board of directors and administration of Eden Christian Academy are committed to creating a campus life experience with student activities that foster Christian fellowship that is fun, meaningful, and joyful, and that help students internalize a desire for and commitment to participating in, contributing to, and serving in Christ-centered community.
Your response to Survey 4 will help us determine what follow-up discussions, research, and focus groups need to be facilitated in order to discern what strategic goals will help us cultivate campus life worthy of a Kingdom school.
We value the time you invest in providing your feedback. To show our appreciation, each week one respondent will be awarded a CHICK-FIL-A FAMILY MEAL. Congratulations to our Survey 2 recipient, Zachary Frantik!
Add your voice to the conversation and complete Survey 4 today!
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ECA ATTENDANCE POLICY AND COVID-19 SYMPTOMS DEFINED
As we enter the months when colds and respiratory illnesses are more frequent, please take a moment to review ECA's regular attendance policy, the definition of specific symptoms, and how they will be handled.
Regular attendance protocols regarding health and school attendance remain in effect. Students and staff with a fever (100.4 or higher), vomiting, diarrhea, or diagnosed contagious illnesses must stay home and will be sent home if symptoms present during the school day.
Additionally, students and staff will be placed under the COVID-19 attendance policy if they exhibit one (1) or more of the symptoms in group A OR two (2) or more of the symptoms in group B.
Group A symptoms (1 or more):
- Persistent, dry cough
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of or limited sense of smell
- Loss of or modified sense of taste
Group B symptoms (2 or more):
- Fever defined as 100.4 or higher (measured or subjective)
- Chills
- Rigors
- Muscle aches/soreness
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Congestion or runny nose
We are here to serve you! If you have any questions, please reach out to your building principal.
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PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
October 2020
At the end of this month, October 29 and 30 have been set aside for parent/student/teacher conferences. This is a tremendous opportunity to build and strengthen team relationships and talk about progress seen so far this year.
Parents, you may request phone or video conferences directly with your child’s teachers or through the school office.
We've declared October as Conference Month! Parents are invited to schedule a conference with teachers on conference days, during the month of October, and at any time throughout the year.
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2020-2021 YEARBOOK ON SALE
$5 Discount Ends October 23!
Take advantage of the only discounted price for the year and purchase the 2020-2021 yearbook for $55. That's a $5 discount!
- Click Yearbook > Buy Your Yearbook
- Type in Eden Christian Academy
- Select the Mt. Nebo Campus (Sewickley)
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SENIOR PICTURES
Due by November 2, 2020
Every senior will need to provide a vertical headshot that is 300 dpi jpeg.
All photos should be submitted using the submission link accessed HERE
Important reminder: Clothing for senior pictures must adhere to the school dress code. The yearbook staff reserves the right to refuse your photograph if it does not comply.
Here are some things to consider when choosing your senior picture!
- No full body poses along with hands near face. Your photo should be a vertical headshot.
- Indoor or outdoor photos are accepted.
- Background should be simple and uncluttered.
- No texture, name stamping, embossing, logo, or date stamp should be visible.
Remember, our goal is to achieve a unified appearance of all senior pictures in the yearbook!
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
What's all this talk about test optional?
You may have noticed that some higher education institutions have gone test optional. Here's a little help as you navigate something new in the application process.
What does test optional mean?
Simply put, applicants can submit standardized test scores (a.k.a. SAT/ACT scores) or not during the application process. Generally speaking, if you choose to not submit scores, the admission committee will not take any test scores into consideration at all.
Depending on the school's approach, test scores may have or may not have been a large part of their review process. This year, if a school is test optional it typically means that they will lean more heavily on other application materials such as: personal statements, short answer questions, letters of recommendation, high school transcript, and, where available, alumni interview feedback/student interview.
Schools continue to look for students who have:
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Taken challenging classes in the context of their high school and done well in them
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Pursued outside-of-class educational, volunteer, or work opportunities
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Authentically shared of themselves through their application personal statements and short answer questions
If an applicant changes his or her mind about being test optional, they may be able to update their test optional answer in the school's applicant portal. The deadlines for those changes are typically based on the school’s decision plan (i.e. early action or early decision) and provided to the student via email and in their applicant portal. The deadlines allow as much time as possible for the student to adjust their choice in consideration of their committee review timeline.
How will scores be used if the student wants them to be included?
As in prior years, most higher education institutions believe standardized test scores demonstrate academic preparation. For students who choose to submit scores, they will view the scores within the context of their entire application. Many schools will continue to “superscore" or "take the best section scores over multiple test dates" from the SAT and ACT. Many accept both self-reported and official scores sent from the test company or through ECA’s counseling office. Policies and procedures can change, so please check with the school admissions website/staff directly for most up-to-date information.
As always, please contact me if you have any questions!
Mrs. Brenda A. Cischke, M.A., NCC
Director of College and Career Counseling
412-741-2825 ext 103
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VIRTUAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR
November 5, 2020
Over 100 Christian colleges and universities will be online at this virtual event.
This is one of nearly 50 events that will be offered this fall and winter.
- Chat with admission reps in their virtual booths.
- Attend live college presentations on how to apply, financial aid, student life, and more.
- Schedule a virtual meeting with a college - just choose a date and time.
- Tell your friends. Parents are also invited.
- Sessions on Financial Aid, Value of a Christian Higher Education, and more.
Engage with college reps and enter to win AirPod Pros, college swag bags or gift cards. The Virtual Christian College Fairs are free, easy, informative and important to your college search.
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EDEN PHOTOS
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Submissions must include your name, campus, date, and event details with the photos.
- Photos submitted may be included on Eden's website, Facebook, Instagram, or yearbook.
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Student first names may appear; we do not tag or use last names of current Eden students on social media.
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- Go to Campus Cuisine
- Use school access code ECA412 to create your user account
- Order hot lunches!
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All lunches are pre-packaged and individually wrapped.
- Milk must be ordered separately. It is not included in the hot lunch meal cost.
- Orders, changes, and cancellations can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
- Lunches are ordered when payment is complete and you receive a confirmation.
Questions?
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ECA BRANDED MASKS
We are pleased to offer Eden Christian Academy families the opportunity to purchase approved, ECA branded masks. The masks are multi-ply, cover the nose and mouth, and are available in several colors. They can be purchased individually or in packs of five.
Orders will be delivered approximately 2 weeks from order date to your child unless you indicate that you wish the order to be held at your campus office for pick-up.
We are happy to partner with Instant Imprints Cranberry in service to our families. Please note that this is not a fund raiser and no profit on sales goes to ECA.
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Committed to partnership in the Christian education of your child
from preschool through senior year.
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