Eagle Ridge Christian School desires for all of its students to excel academically. Therefore, ERCS utilizes a variety of curricula and teaching methods to enable all students to reach their full potential. From preschool through high school a love of learning is cultivated through the use of challenging yet enjoyable learning experiences. Curriculum, teaching methods, and learning experiences are designed and employed to meet the growth, development, and educational needs of each student. Preschool and elementary teachers design their lessons to include hands on and experiential learning time that incorporates a multiplicity of learning styles.
Junior and senior high teachers provide activities that cultivate the student's ability to analyze, critique, and solve problems in all areas of the curriculum. Since success in high school is the foundation for success in their postsecondary education, teachers stress study skills, organization, and time management to their students. Students at Eagle Ridge are set on a course of study that will provide them the tools to succeed in their post secondary pursuits as well as their every day lives. Beginning in elementary school, hard work, dedication, honesty, and integrity are emphasized to the students.
Accreditation
Accreditation
Eagle Ridge Christian School is accredited by the International Christian Accreditation Association (ICAA) and Cognia. These accrediting bodies are recognized by the United States Department of Education as approved accrediting agencies.
Every five years, Eagle Ridge Christian School goes through a re-evaluation process. At that time a team of trained educational professionals visit the school to evaluate and confirm that the standards are being upheld.
Goals
Goals
Educational goals are important to the education process. They provide direction and purpose. It is our expectation that staff will at all times be moving toward accomplishing the following goals:
Curriculum
Curriculum
Eagle Ridge Christian School utilizes curriculum that employs Christian values and principles. This consists of curriculum produced by A Beka Book, Bob Jones University, Christian Schools International, and Saxon Math Publishers. Curriculum is evaluated on its agreement with the Word of God and its academic content. A book may have great content, but if it contradicts the Word of God in any way, it will not be used in Eagle Ridge Christian School. Curriculum is evaluated yearly to make certain that it fulfills the needs of the students. Eagle Ridge curriculum is aligned using Curriculum Trak software that allows the administration and staff to provide assurance that all necessary academic content is being taught and assessed at each grade level.
Testing
Testing
Terra Nova
Each spring students at Eagle Ridge Christian School take the Terra Nova Achievement Test. Terra Nova is a standardized norm-referenced test that assesses students in grades K-12 in reading, math, language, science, social studies, and bible. The series of assessments generate precise norm-referenced achievement scores, a full complement of criterion-referenced objective mastery scores, and performance-level information. On line data gives teachers and administrators a myriad of tools to evaluate student achievement.
PSAT/NMSQT
The PSAT/NMSQT is a standardized test administered by the College Board and cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in the United State. Juniors at Eagle Ridge take the test in October of each year. The score is used to determine eligibility and qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
PSAT 8/9
The PSAT 8/9 is a new test from the College Board utilized for 8th and 9th grade students. The PSAT 8/9 establishes a baseline measurement of student’s college and career readiness as they enter high school. It also gives students a chance to preview the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and PSAT 10 and establishes their readiness for AP courses.
ACT
The ACT is a curriculum-and standards-based educational and career planning tool that assesses students’ academic readiness for college. The ACT consists of four multiple-choice tests: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The ACT with writing includes the four multiple-choice tests and a writing test. ACT scores are accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the United States. Students at Eagle Ridge are encouraged to take the ACT no later than the first semester of their junior year and then as often as necessary until they achieve the score desired. Students may take the test a maximum of 12 times before graduation. Eagle Ridge students are expected to achieve a score of 21 before graduating.
Other
Dual Enrollment
Eagle Ridge Christian School works collaboratively with Southeast Missouri State University and Hannibal LaGrange University to offer dual enrollment classes to our high school students. Classes, cost, and additional information is available upon request.
Tutoring
Tutoring will be offered by our resource teacher, faculty members, and Student Council Members throughout the week to assist those students needing extra help.
A+ Scholarship
To receive the A+ scholarship, which will pay for two years at a junior college at any place in Missouri, you must complete the following requirements:
Maintain a 2.5 GPA
Maintain 95% attendance
Log 50 hours in tutoring and mentoring.
2.5 GPA must have a 17 or higher on the math portion of the ACT; 2.8 GPA you must have a 16 or higher on math portion of the ACT ; 3.0 GPA must have a 15 or higher on math portion of the ACT
You must have 50 hours of combined tutoring, mentoring, and shadowing. You may only count 12.5 hours of shadowing. If you have no mentoring and all tutoring that is okay. However, you should have a minimum of 20 hours which can count for the tutoring option.
You must have proof of your service hours. Therefore, you must have the person in charge sign your log the night/day of the service.
To enroll in the A+ Program, high school students must fill out an application at our fall open house.
Eagle Ridge is proud to be a part of the A+ Program, having been accepted in 2022.