High School

Academics with a Biblical Foundation

At Evangelical Christian School, we offer a college preparatory education grounded in a Biblical worldview. Our mission is to integrate God’s truth into every subject, helping students see the world through the lens of Scripture while preparing them for academic success.

Our passionate, Christ-following teachers use the BJU Press curriculum as a foundation and enrich it with stimulating resources, including primary and secondary texts, interactive projects, group activities, and real-world applications. Through rigorous instruction, lecture-based lessons, and project-based learning, students are challenged to think critically, communicate effectively, and grow in both knowledge and faith.

At ECS, academic excellence and spiritual formation go hand in hand — shaping young minds for college, career, and calling.

The curriculum enables students to build necessary skills that are important for life. These skills include time management, organization, analysis and reasoning, studying, listening and participation, note taking, meeting due dates, writing and revising, presentation and giving positive and constructive feedback, and test taking. As students progress and engage in the curriculum, the level of responsibility and course work rises for each student.

Evangelical Christian School provides many different opportunities for our student body within the curriculum. Students are immersed in on site field trips and data research as well as being able to engage with career professionals through chapels, internships and shadowing experiences, and guest speakers. Students benefit from having multiple modes of learning. Through all of the academic and extra-curricular opportunities that the curriculum provides at Evangelical Christian School, students are being equipped for life, learning, and leadership.

THE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM

Laura Slater, M.S., M.Ed.
High School Principal

Mrs. Slater joined Evangelical Christian School in 2020 as the Upper School Dean of Students and was named Upper School Principal in 2021. With nearly 25 years of experience in education, she brings a deep passion for student growth and leadership. She holds degrees from Marshall University, Morehead State University, and the American College of Education, and is certified through FLDOE and FACCS. Her background spans roles in both rural and urban school settings, including teaching, counseling, and administration across elementary and secondary levels.

Originally from Kentucky, Mrs. Slater and her husband, Clifton, have been married for over 20 years. Their son, Joel, is a proud ECS graduate, valedictorian of his class, and now a student at Southeastern University. The Slater family is active in their church, where Mrs. Slater enjoys serving in the worship ministry. Her heart is to see students thrive spiritually, academically, and socially in a Christ-centered environment.