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Our sixteenth academic year's 2018-2019 school year is bound to be filled with exciting events and learning opportunities. That is par for the course at EPS – we have grown from sixteen students and six employees to 457 students and over 100 employees in just over a decade. Although we have experienced tremendous change in the past fourteen years, some things will remain constant. Our commitment to helping students create their own learning experiences is chief among our objectives. Eastside Prep is a place where you can become the best you there is. We admit exciting people who want to try new things. Our community is kind and supportive, so we look for students who value that type of community. We do not have a recipe for the "right EPS student," but we expect that each student will find a place, feel a connection, and experience the kind of learning that inspires innovative thinking. Our mission says it all – We inspire students to create a better world through Critical Thinking, Responsible Action, Compassionate Leadership, and Wise Innovation. This is an authentic learning community. We use tools of all kinds to extend our reach into the world. We also rely on one another to sustain our culture of respect for learning, for self, and others. Eastside Preparatory School believes that all students can be successful, yet each student is successful in his or her way. To reach their fullest potential, we believe that all students need support at one time or another—whether this is tech support, academic, social, emotional, physical, or a combination of these. Support at Eastside Prep begins with our teachers. Our teachers have close, individualized relationships with their students. In addition to our teachers' classroom expertise, EPS has a variety of tools we use to meet student needs. These include student advisory groups, our Guided Study Hall program, individual and group counseling, and parenting education. In addition to the three Learning Support Instructors who teach in our Guided Study Hall Program, we employ a full-time Learning Specialist and full-time Counselors. They are available to assist students, faculty, and parents with any support they may need throughout the year. At Eastside Prep, our goal is to provide rich opportunities for our students to engage their world and enliven their learning through experiential education. Students learn best when they can direct their learning, achieve an increased sense of expertise, and believe that their endeavors mean something. We strive to provide unique experiential education opportunities that allow our students to gain perspective, insight, and expertise. Experiential education is incorporated into our classrooms daily. Whether it is learning how to use a drill press in stagecraft, conducting a science experiment, or giving a formal presentation in class, teachers create a space where students learn and grow because they feel safe to challenge themselves, knowing that failure is not the opposite of success. Eastside Prep's Education Beyond the Classroom (EBC) program, which includes fall overnights, service learning, EBC week, and EPSummer, takes this growth zone concept a step further, integrating classroom learning authentic experience in our neighborhood, our region, or our world. EBC focuses on autonomy, giving students the ability to choose their adventure on mastery, giving students the ability to pursue their passions and purpose, connecting their learning experience to the world around them. View full school

Eastside Catholic School is a Catholic faith-based educational community where students learn to integrate their thinking and to believe in ways that encourage intellectual excellence, nurture relationships, and inspire a life of leadership and service to others. Since 1980 Eastside Catholic School has been encouraging and nurturing students to achieve their God-given potential. Our rigorous, college-preparatory program is enhanced by an exceptional range of enrichment activities, sports, leadership training, and faith-based community service grounded in compassion for others. We offer academically challenging programs for Middle School and High School and an Options Program designed for individuals with diagnosed intellectual disabilities. Families choose Eastside Catholic for its commitment to educating the whole student: mind, body, and spirit. We challenge our students to think deeply about their subject work, the world around them, and their place in it. We nurture the leader within every student, and we welcome and affirm those of all faiths. Eastside Catholic School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin in administering its educational policies, admissions policies, merit awards, tuition assistance and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Many schools offer strong academics; however, Eastside Catholic offers academic excellence combined with a foundation for life. Families choose Eastside Catholic because the spiritual, moral, and academic excellence delivered here offer unparalleled training for the world students are poised to enter and one day lead. The middle school offers a small-community learning environment and a nurturing setting during a tremendous personal transition. Students are encouraged to think for themselves, test their assumptions, and develop sound learning skills, setting the stage for high school success. The holistic curriculum includes not only rigorous academics but also essential life and leadership skills. Our middle school students enjoy a smooth and successful transition to high school. In high school, the academic focus is on preparation for college and beyond, with a challenging curriculum and ample opportunities to develop leadership skills that will serve students throughout their lives. All students are offered extensive college counseling services, and 99 percent of EC High School program students matriculate to a four-year college program (2017). The program includes a seven-class academic schedule with additional optional classes offered outside of the regular school day. Students may also choose to expand their learning through electives, including AP, honors, and UW in the High School (UWHS) courses or personal interest areas, such as the arts, computer science, robotics, marketing, accounting, journalism, and more. Encouraging each student’s spiritual growth is an essential part of an Eastside Catholic education. Prayer services, a celebration of the sacraments, leadership retreats, and service projects are all part of our campus ministry. Catholic faith and traditions are central to the school experience and are celebrated to welcome and affirms all faith traditions. The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) program offers help for students who need temporary support. Students may enroll in one semester of study skills and meet with an Academic Mentor to help them plan for and achieve academic success. ACE has a particular focus on helping students with Executive Functioning challenges. Some examples of why a student might access the ACE program may include a student who has sustained a concussion, a personal situation that impacts schooling, or a strict schedule, among others. Referrals to ACE usually come from counselors or teachers who identify students who are not in Academic Resources or Academic Mentoring but need additional support. View full school

Christian-based curriculum, providing a lovingly supportive and caring community of life-long learners. A warm welcome from the Principal’s Office at Eastside Christian College. We are immensely proud to be a Lutheran College in Tasmania. Situated in a spacious bushland setting, we are equipped with modern resources that support an intensive academic program, and we encourage participation in sport, music, and cultural activities. At the heart of education is the education of the heart”. This focus on Christian ethics in the curriculum permeates and gives substance to all other subjects taught in our classrooms. We aim to equip students with high standards and integrity, preparing them for adulthood – ensuring they set out as productive citizens confident in their faith and future, confident in their faith and salvation. We recognize the importance of self-esteem, humility, and a loving and caring attitude for neighbors and fellow citizens. Eastside Lutheran College, situated in a magnificent bush setting, provides a safe and happy environment where students can excel. Small enrolment and class sizes ranging from around 10-20 students allows for individual care of the highest levels. Highly experienced, skilled, and dedicated staff provides learning opportunities for the very highest standards. Lovingly supporting a thriving, caring community of life-long learners, each one a unique child of God. Problem-solving is infused throughout the curriculum through rich, open-ended tasks. Engagement is central, and activity is a focus. The environment is characterized by the support and respect that all participants give to one another. Parents, staff, the College Board, and the wider community take joint responsibility for meeting goals, and one another’s efforts are valued. Continuous learning and participation by children, staff, and parents are strongly supported. Teamwork contributes towards excellent outcomes through a carefully planned and articulated yet flexible program that caters to individual needs. High standards are fostered. View full school