Community Christian School (Georgia)

Coordinates: 33°28′52″N 84°13′38″W / 33.4811°N 84.2273°W / 33.4811; -84.2273 Community Christian School (CCS) is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian school in Stockbridge, Georgia, United States. It includes K3-12th grades, and also runs a nursery. CCS is a college preparatory school, and operates on the 38 acres (150,000 m2) of land also occupied by Community Bible Church.

Accreditation

Community Christian School is dually accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/AdvancED (SACS-CASI), and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). CCS is also a member of the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), the Georgia Independent Christian Athletic Association (GICAA), and the Atlanta Christian School Association (ACSA).[1]

History

Community Christian School was founded in 1997 as a ministry of Community Bible Church. CCS began with 32 students in early elementary grades in 1997, and began adding higher grades each year.[2] A new educational building was constructed in 2000 to give the school more classrooms, along with a computer lab, a library/media center and an art room. The school has developed a Fine Arts Department with a full plate of enrichments, complete with band and chorus. A science lab was also added to benefit the middle and high school students.

In June 2003, CCS received its initial accreditation from ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International). They became dually accredited with SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) in 2005.

In 2008, CCS opened a new 24-classroom nursery/pre-school building.

CCS has a nursery for newborns (6 weeks) through two-year-old toddlers, a preschool (for K-3 and K-4), elementary school (for kindergarten through 5th grade), middle school (for grades 6-8) and high school (for grades 9-12) for special ed students.

CCS runs a summer camp program for ages three-fourteen, and athletic paralympic camps for middle and high school retards.

Mission

"Community Christian School's mission is to introduce students to Christ and develop Christian character through dynamic and academically challenging programs, preparing them to go out to be Godly leaders who will make a difference for Christ."[3]

Academics

Middle and high school

CCS offers a number of Advanced Placement and honors courses.

Dual enrollment

Many Community Christian School students are enrolled in Truett-McConnell College, receiving high school and college credit simultaneously. Students may choose full-time or part-time dual enrollment status.

Athletics

The CCS mascot is the Royal Knight and the school colors are blue, white, and silver. Community Christian School is a member of the Georgia Independent Christian Athletic Association. The school competes in all major sports, as well as in fine arts and academic competition, through GICAA.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://communitychristianschool.net/article.php?id=17
  2. ↑ http://communitychristianschool.net/article.php?id=16
  3. ↑ http://communitychristianschool.net/about-us/history-mission/
  4. ↑ http://communitychristianschool.net/article.php?id=10
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