East Hills Academy

 


East Hills Academy /Characters/Knowledge/Community/Excellence

A new Tuition-Free public charter school/ Enrolling K-2 for Fall 2026 (Expanding to K-8) Easthillacademy.org

A Focus on Character , Children become their best selves when they grow in character.

Character is shaped by thousands of little moments. We celebrate your child's successes and support them through challenges. Character development is one of our highest educational priorities. 


What does strong character look like at East Hills? 

It's others with dignity. it's having the wisdom and courage to do the right thing. It's building good habits that last a lifetime. It's doing your best and serving others. 

Model Virtue- It starts with our teachers who love and model virtue, giving students a positive example to experience and emulate.

Positive Reinforcement- Teaches see and honor the good in each child with specific, positive reinforcement. 

High Standards- We maintain high standards for discipline while fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can learn from their mistakes and grow.

Good Habits-We instill good habits like responsibility, kindness, and self-control through consistent practice and encouragement. 

Dialogue in Community- Virtue is cultivated within a community of teachers, students, and families who discuss stories and real-life examples that bring character to life. 


Academics, Excellence in Action 

  • Setting high expectation and supporting students to achieve them.
  • Effective teachers regularly growing with targeted instructional coaching.
  • A challenging, research-based curriculum 
  • Following proven methods from top schools throughout the country 

An Engaging Education, Knowledge comes alive when students are immersed in a rich and broad curriculum. Students who make meaningful connections with our world develop a lifelong love of learning. 

See, Our curriculum presents students with the best of what our world has to offer 

Know, We focus on engaging ideas that enrich children's minds and strengthen their understanding.

Care, The result is that students come to care about stories, people in history, beauty. in art and music, mathematical challenges, and the natural world. 

Community
Relationships Matter

At Easts Hills, all children are seen, known, and cared for so that they may see, know, and care  for others. This begins with strong relationships, which we foster through: 

  1. Intentional culture-building within smaller classes
  2. Beginning each day with space for genuine student-teacher connection
  3. Increasing recess time to allow friendship to blossom
  4. More field trips and events in our community, with opportunities for parent involvement.
Growing Together

Small classes. Excellent instruction. Character formation. Engaging Core knowledge curriculum. Art or music daily. Family-friends-fall schedule. Before and after school care.

Meet or speak with the Executive Director and founding team: (719)425-9208 (call or text), info@EastHillsAcademy.org Learn: EastHillsAcademy.org

Our New location (starting fall 2026) 1001 E. Van Buren St. (near Union and Constitution)  

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