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=Eden Christian Academy=

Eden Christian Academy, established in 1983, is a private school located in the greater Pittsburgh area. It is the largest non-denominational school in this region. There are three campuses, serving families by providing a Christian education from preschool through high school. A multi-faceted curriculum helps students grow in every area of life- spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and emotionally. The mission of Eden Christian Academy is to provide “an exceptional educational experience by engaging the mind and heart of each student to think and act with Christ-like character.”

Pre-School and Kindergarten
Eden Christian Academy’s early childhood program lays a strong academic foundation in a caring, Christian environment. The two campuses, located in Wexford and Berkeley Hills, offer Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds, as well as Half-day and Full-day kindergarten. The early childhood curriculum includes instruction in Bible, math, reading and phonics, language, penmanship, science and social studies. The curriculum is further enhanced by experiences in Art, Music, Physical Education and Library. Extra-curricular activities include Musical performance, intramural soccer, and nursing home outreach. Special activities include musicals and field trips. Students will be well prepared for Elementary School after learning from a comprehensive curriculum that is integrated with the upper grades.

Elementary and Intermediate Education (Grades 1-6)
Elementary and Intermediate education is offered at both the Wexford and Berkeley Hills campuses. Eden’s low ratio of students to teachers (approximately 15 students per instructor) assures that advanced students will be challenged and struggling students will get the assistance they need. The curriculum is taught using an integrated approach and includes instruction in the core subjects: Bible, math, reading, language arts, science, and social studies. In addition to these core subjects, art, music, physical education, library, computer, and Spanish are also offered. Extra-Curricular programs include individual and group musical instrument instruction (wind, strings, piano, percussion), band, musical performances, and athletics (intramural soccer and basketball). Participation in All School Chapel, Field trips, and Community service opportunities is an integral part of the Elementary and Intermediate educational experience. Upper School Education (Grades 7-12) Eden Christian Academy offers grades 7-12 at the upper school campus on Mount Nebo Road in Sewickley, PA. The weekly schedule operates on a Block day rotation, with some classes being extended on certain days. Chapel is a weekly occurrence.

Academics
The upper school offers a college preparatory curriculum taught within the perspective of a Christian worldview based on solid Biblical principles. Graduation requirements are shown in the table.

Eden’s upper school offers a number of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Some of the options include AP Language and Composition, AP English Literature, AP U.S. History, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Spanish, AP Computer Science.

The Biblical curriculum is an integral part of the academic experience. The program of study includes an Old and New Testament survey, with a focus on the life of Christ and the life of the early Church as recorded in Acts. A Biblical worldview is developed throughout these studies and compared with other worldviews. The Biblical studies culminates in a Senior project demonstrating their worldview. Chapel is a regular experience in the course of the school year, with multiple different guests speaking in the chapel service.