ECA's 2026 Report Card
At ECA, our vision is that school families Love God, Value Learning, and Serve Others.
The Fall Survey Results are In from John Hopkins University School Survey!
Our second quarter ended this past week. This week we are starting the third quarter. Report cards will be passed out to parents the second week of February (after MAP testing results can be printed). Teachers, parents, and students have one important thing in common: we know and understand report cards. But what about a school’s report card? As teachers, parents, and students, were you able to have a voice in our school’s report card. Just how are we doing?
Back in the Fall, ECA participated in an anonymous survey done by John Hopkins University. Teachers, parents, and students were all able to be part of a survey. The results are in. Just how did we do? On a scale of 1-5, are there areas where our focus paid off? Are there areas where we can focus our attention on improvement as we move forward? As you look at the results, you may notice there are some groups that aren’t represented. Different questions were given to different groups. The results shown reflect that.
The survey looked at three components in our school: school climate, academic climate, and social / emotional competency. At ECA, we love God, value learning, and serve others. How did our mission statement fit with the survey results. Well, it all starts with school climate. It had eight parts. The closer to 5/5 on each part, the more positive experience. Without a positive school climate, everything else doesn’t work.
Note: This is a scale between 1-5. The higher the score, the better ECA is showing an awareness and reducing the impact of bullying.
The next key part was academic climate. It had three parts. The closer to 5/5 on each part, the more positive experience. Our goal as an educational institution is to prepare students for an educational future.
The next key part was social / emotional competency. It had five parts: responsible decision making, social awareness, self-management, relationships, and self-awareness. The closer to 5/5 on each part, the more positive experience. Student perceptions of the school environment were a key part to this final part.
So what does it all mean? Where do we go from here?
This survey is used by thousands of school all over the USA. The representative shared with us that results higher than 3.75 are very good results, and as they move closer to 5.0, it shows a positive school experience.
We strive every year to grow. Recognizing areas that can help family and student experiences improve at our school is our goal. As a staff, we will be intentional about further developing our implementation of standards in all subject areas. Our staff will look at the best curriculum for helping students develop understanding. Thank you for your honest feedback and helping us grow and serve our community better.
MAP Testing Next Week
We will have our winter MAP testing next week. Students in grades K-4 will have testing from 8:15 - 10:00 each morning. Students in grades 5-8 will have testing from 10:00-12:00 each day. There are three testing days. These winter test results will be shared in our report cards that will go out the second week of February.
Camp Read-a-Lot Continues for One Last Week!
ECA will be hosting Camp Read-a-Lot for the final week of the two-week experience in our library.
ECA Winter Jog-a-thon - This Wednesday!
Our Jog-a-thon will more than likely be indoors due to the possible weather this Wednesday. Students will be running in the afternoon in three sessions. As parents, if you would like to come and cheer on your child and their friends, you are welcome to join us. Grades 5-8 will be running from 1:00-1:45. Grades K-2 will be running from 1:50 - 2:35. And grades 3&4 will be running from 2:40 - 3:25.
Folders and collected donations should be returned by the end of this week. Thank you for supporting our students and school!
How do we get the word out about Visitation Day?
Thanks for following us on Facebook and Instagram. Click on those likes, follows, and shares. We have paper flyers that can help spread the word too. If you would like a few flyers to pass out in the community, just stop by the office.
AG Program - Monday’s Science Class
This week’s AG program is for grades 5&6. Students will be outdoors doing a variety of things with Mr. Wyatt Johnson. Throughout the year, there may be a few rainy days. Boots and gloves are great things for working outdoors on Monday Science Days. Water bottles are great things to have outside too. Here is a schedule of the days and classes:
Monday, January 26 - Grades 5&6
Monday, February 2 - Grades 3&4
Monday, February 9 - Grades K-2
Hot Lunch for the Month
Christian Counseling Available - Free Resources:
The NAD (North American Division of SDA) has recently shared new resources for children and teens that offer a safe and anonymous place to talk or text. Here is a news release from the NAD.
We’re excited to announce the launch of www.aruggedjourney.org our newest NAD site providing free online mentoring for guys. A Rugged Journey joins www.gorgeous2god.org (for young women) which has grown in its scope and ministry since its beginning in 2017.
These sites, along with their counterparts on social media, provide free help to our teens/young adults in a space they can ask questions without judgment or fear. The questions are answered by a team of dedicated Seventh-day Adventists at AIM on the campus of Andrews University.
In addition to the confidential Q & A, positive content is provided through videos, posts, etc.
www.gorgeous2god.org/ FB: gorgeous2god/ IG: @gorgeous2god
www.aruggedjourney.org/ FB: aruggedjourney/ IG: @aruggedjourney
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Wednesday, January 28 - ECA Jog-a-thon
February 2-5 - Winter MAP Testing
February 9-12 - 6th Grade Outdoor School at Big Lake Youth Camp
