“ECA is an inclusive learning community that encourages students to be compassionate, life long learners, responsible global citizens, and champions of their individual success.” 

The ECA Mission Statement was revised and approved by the ECA Board of Directors on June 13, 2019. It reflects an ongoing commitment to provide an educational experience that is academically challenging and inclusive of artistic, athletic, and recreational learning opportunities. An emphasis on the words “compassionate,” “life long learners,” and responsible global citizens ” are indicative of our belief that through a well-rounded education students will be successful in pursuit of their post-secondary opportunities. A strong sense of parental support and community exists at ECA.

With students from over 20 countries, and a teaching faculty representing ten nationalities, we weave together a variety of cultural experiences and languages which enrich our learning environment. Additionally students have opportunities to be involved in Sports, Model United Nations (MUN), a variety of service learning projects, artistic events, after school and other activities, which contribute to a sense of community extending beyond the walls of the classroom.

ECA is a place where students are unconditionally cared about. Our faculty and staff take personal ownership and responsibility for the well-being and learning of students. Ensuring that every child achieves is taken to heart. As a result ECA students are confident and successful learners, developing risk takers and innovators who attain the skills necessary to take on leadership roles and solve real life problems.

ECA students are held to high standards – academically, ethically, socially and practically. ECA faculty work with students to ensure that they acquire the skills and relevant knowledge to be successful with attaining these standards.

ECA has a proud history as a well established International  School and is “Here to Stay”. ECA graduates are accepted into and are successful in the best colleges and universities in the world.

On behalf of the ECA Board of Directors, the school leadership and administrative teams, faculty, staff, students and parents I invite you to look through our website pages. You will find a school where learning and being challenged is at the heart of everything we do, and where enriching learning opportunities occur within a professional, safe, caring and enduring community environment.

If you wish to learn more about ECA and our admissions procedures, please contact: admissions@ecak12.com. We welcome the opportunity to provide you with information about our academic and extra-curricular programs, student learning and community life.

Jeff Richardson – ECA Superintendent

GUIDING STATEMENTS:

ECA is an international Nursery to Grade 12 school. Until Grade 10 the school’s well-articulated curriculum taught in English, is based on the US Common Core standards. Students in grades 11 and 12, have the opportunity to fully participate in the IB Diploma Program or complete the ECA High School Diploma. ECA has a well established university and career guidance program.

ECA PROVIDES:

• An inclusive, safe, trusting and stable learning environment
• English and Spanish language support
• Adequate resources to sustain the school’s mission and vision

ECA is a learning community with a common mission focusing on collaboration and teamwork. Faculty and staff work together to achieve annual school-wide goals.

ECA is accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Council of International Schools (CIS)

TEACHING AND LEARNING AT ECA:

– Instructional strategies and teaching methodologies are centered around current best educational research-based practice.

– Inquiry-based learning activities are designed to be engaging, enjoyable, creative, authentic, innovative, collaborative, data-driven, and effectively utilize technology.

– Focuses on meeting individual student learning needs.

– Teachers professionally reflect on their own teaching practice in order to improve student learning, performance, and growth.

– Involves a regular review of curriculum, teaching instruction, assessment, and learning.

ECA STUDENTS: 


– Are supported and encouraged to fulfill their academic, personal, social and emotional potential. Are encouraged to participate in artistic, athletic, multicultural and service learning activities

– Are resilient, leaders, risk takers and innovators.

– Are prepared for academic and non-academic experiences and for the challenges of becoming global citizens and completing university studies.

ECA develops ‘The Whole Person’, using Campo Way and IB Learner Profile Attributes, through: 

• Acquiring the following skills: Reflection, analysis, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration
• Promoting high ethical standards
• Developing personal and social responsibility, self-confidence and emotional growth
• Realizing student self-potential and holistic development
• Promoting a positive “I can do/succeed growth mindset”
• Promoting respect for self and others
• Teaching students to make appropriate choices
• Fostering a commitment of service to help others
• Encouraging students to be industrious, honest and happy

Internationalism/Interculturalism/Global Citizens Involves:

• Understanding one’s own and other cultures through learning about language, diversity, society, culture, history, and arts promoting inclusion
• Promoting collaboration
• Encouraging learning about and understanding of global issues
• Promote helping others within and outside the ECA community
• Being respectful of diverse ideas and beliefs

High-Quality Learning Involves: 

• Instruction and learning practices focusing on improving student learning and achievement
• Preparing students for the IB or the ECA High School diploma
• Preparing students to become independent lifelong learners
• Promoting academic success, high personal commitment and achievement
• Teaching and learning which engages students as inquirers and thinkers
• Teaching and learning which fosters participation in experiential learning

Revised and Approved by ECA Board of Directors June 13, 2019