GRAMMAR SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Art
First through fifth grade ECS students will learn the grammar of art through a weekly art class. In it, they will be exposed to the language of art through vocabulary and early skills of artistic observation. They will be challenged to develop artistic skills through work in class and will observe historic artwork to help them grasp these concepts.
Civilized Warriors
Civilized Warriors: A Guide for Living Well Together
Civilized Warriors is an etiquette class developed specifically for Eastwood Christian Grammar School's second through fifth grades. This nine-week course instructs students in a proper understanding of how each human fits into God's grand design and how each one is to submit to his Lordship. We explore ways to live out this knowledge in light of traditional Western values in alignment with God's Word. Our students are then equipped to live out their lives and work in their vocations in truth, no matter what the future holds. In the short term, this instruction aids in the peace of our families' homes, our Grammar School, and assists with transitioning into adolescence and adulthood in our Logic and Rhetoric Schools. Each lesson relates that particular area of etiquette to the fruit of the Spirit, namely respect, kindness, self-control, compassion, and humility. Scripture is central in every session. Topics covered: making introductions, table manners, how to act in public, handling your body in space and as a lady or gentleman, social events, and the art of conversation.
Music
Eastwood’s Grammar School music enrichment program recognizes the value of musical artistic expression and fosters a love of music throughout the school day. The enrichment program teaches students about great composers, introducing them to the life stories and music of many talented men and women. Students receive a foundation in the grammar of music theory as they learn to read notes, understand the importance of each note’s value, and study music composition. They also experience the joy of singing, body percussion, games, movement, and playing musical instruments.
Warrior Fit
Caring for our bodies is an essential part of being a strong warrior. Eastwood’s Warrior Fit program helps first through sixth grade students develop physical strength through exercise, structured playtime, and team building activities. Students learn that being a warrior involves more than finishing first in a race. It is learning to run the race set before them with endurance and purpose.
AFTER SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
ART-think
1st – 6th Grades and Upper School
ART-think is an extracurricular art class structured to teach the student to develop artistic ways of thinking, to spur the creative mind, and to advance artistic skill. This class introduces the student to a variety of artistic media, focusing most attention on drawing, while also exploring some collage/mixed media, painting, sculpture, and photography. The preparation of pieces for entry into the annual AISA art show is a priority of ART-think. The goal of this program is to encourage students to grow in their creativity as they imitate our Creator and King. Danellen DeHuff is offering these classes. Her email is danellen_dehuff@hotmail.com. 334-264-7838.
Piano - Hope Coon
Hope Coon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Piano Performance from Samford University and is a member of the National Music Teachers Association. She has enjoyed teaching students to play the piano since 1998 and has been teaching at Eastwood since 2015. She and her husband Ben have three children who all attend Eastwood Christian School. To contact Hope about piano lessons, please email hopebcoon@yahoo.com.
Piano - Christy Kreitz
Kristy is a graduate of Baylor University. She has many years of experience teaching piano and is a member of the National Music Teacher’s Association. She also plays the violin in the orchestra at First Baptist Church, Montgomery. Her email is cnkreitz@gmail.com.
Eastwood Junior Players
The 2023-2024 Junior Players Production will be The Wizard of Oz on December 8 - 9!
Eastwood Junior Players is led by Ruth Givens and is a semester-long program open to all Lower School students, with weekly rehearsals. Students must complete the audition process and be chosen to participate.