Charleston Collegiate School
| Established: | 1970 |
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| Address: | 2024 Academy Drive John’s Island, SC 29455 |
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| Phone Number: | 843-559-5506 | |
| Fax Number: | 843-559-6172 | |
| Web Site: | www.charlestoncollegiate.org | |
| Principal or Headmaster: | Dr. Robert Shirley | |
| Admissions Contact: | Hacker Burr 843-559-5506 ext. 224 hburr@charlestoncollegiate.org |
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| Mission Statement: | Charleston Collegiate School is a progressive, nonsectarian, independent day school which strives to recognize, nurture, and challenge each of its students. The mission of CCS is to have a positive impact on the lives of all of our students so that they may, in turn, positively impact the world around them. We provide a comprehensive learning experience which includes college-preparatory academics, arts, athletics, and community service. We are dedicated to preparing students to face the challenges of the 21st century with creativity, strong problem-solving skills, respect for community and environment, and a solid ethical foundation. | |
| Governing Board: | Board of Trustees | |
| Grades Served: | Preschool – 12th Grade | |
| Total Enrollment: | 275 | |
| Accredited: | SAIS, SACS, NAIS, SCISA | |
| Tuition/Fees: | Preschool & Kindergarten = $8,300 (4 & 5 year olds) Lower School = $11,400 (Grades 1–5) Middle School = $12,000 (Grades 6-8) Upper School = $13,250 (Grades 9–12) |
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| Student Teacher Ratio: | 6:1 | |
| Attributes: | CCS Offers: • A safe and nurturing environment where teachers teach to the individual rather than to the group • A faculty of which almost 80% of teachers hold either a Masters Degree or PhD • A genuinely diverse, real-world environment where students from all ethnicities, religions, and learning styles work together • A 21st century curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of today, rather than focusing on memorization, regurgitation, and busy work • A student centered classroom rather than a teacher centered one • A curriculum that values the right brain and sees the importance of critical thinking, creativity and personal skills • A curriculum that focuses on the importance of working out the mind, body and spirit • A curriculum that values getting students into nature and helping them develop leadership abilities that will translate into real-world success • Excellent Athletics and Arts programs • A culture that values service to the greater community |
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