FAQ

Q. Where are your church facilities?

A. We utilize our school buildings for church meetings.

What do I need to bring for my first day of school?

A. Preschool children need a backpack, a water bottle, and a rest mat.  School-age children need a backpack, and a water bottle. High school students must provide their own scientific calculator, a compass, and a protractor.

Q. Do children wear uniforms?

A. Preschool children are not required to wear uniforms. 

School-age children are required to wear uniforms.

Q. Are Registration Fees and Tuition refundable if I change my mind?

A. Registration Fees are not refundable.  Tuition is refundable if you notify us prior to the first day of school.

Q. Do you offer a part-time preschool program?

A. Yes. Our part-time preschool ours are Monday – Thursday, 8:15 AM – 3:45 PM and Friday 8:15 AM – 12:00 Noon.

Q. Do you offer Extended Care?

A. Yes. We offer School-age Extended Care, 6:30 AM-6:00 PM, Monday – Friday.

Q. What does your preschool teach?

A. Our preschool is designed to teach traditional family values. We use a phonics-based learning-to-read system and traditional math. Our teachers use a direct teaching approach to learning and discipline.

Q. When can my child start kindergarten?

A. Usually, children who are 5 years of age by September 1st start kindergarten.

Q. Can I come tour and see the school before applying?

A. Yes

Q. How do I start the enrollment process?

A. Schedule a school tour by calling our office at 512-255-7676.

Q. What is the classroom style for K-12?

A. Our classrooms are designed for multi age groupings of 5-7 (Elementary 1), 8-9 (Elementary 2), 10-12 (Middle School), and 13-18 (Upper School. The teaching style for each grouping is designed to meet the needs of individual learners within that grouping. We utilize individual assessment data to drive curriculum delivery to each student.

Q. Do you have payment plans for tuition?

A. Yes. We offer the following payment plans for school-age students:

12-month Payment Plan begins June 1.

10-month Payment Plan begins August 1.

Q. If I pay my tuition in advance, will I get a discount?

A. Yes. If you pay your fees and tuition by August 1st for the current year term, you will receive a 5% discount on tuition.

Q. If I have more than one child registering, will I receive a discount?

A. Yes. We offer second and third child discounts for children of the same family.

Q. What is the history of the building?

A. Our building was constructed between 1853 and 1864. Additions were made in 1934 and 1971. The historic designation of the site is the Selstrom House.

Q. What can I bring for my child’s birthday? Am I allowed to come and celebrate with them?

A. Cupcakes or cookies. Check with your child’s teacher for the quantity and time of the party.

Q. Can my child order JUST lunch?

A. Yes

Q. How can I buy a food card?

A. Go to the Store at the top of the page.

Q. How can I donate?

A. Click Donate at the top of the page.

Q. Will there be a refrigerator to put my child’s lunch in?

A. No. A cold pack is usually sufficient to keep food fresh all day.

Q. What sports, musical, and extracurricular activities do you offer? Do they cost extra?

A. We have the following extracurricular categories:

  • Academics
  • Arts
  • Photography
  • Athletics
  • Color Guard/Flag Corps
  • Music
  • Speech/Drama

Q. How much notice do you require to withdrawal my child from preschool?

A. 30 days

Q. What are PIE Meetings?

A. Partners in Education (PIE) is our parent organization that helps with student activities and fundraising.

Q. Does preschool go on field trips for summer camp?

A. No

Q. My child is 5, can they go on field trips in summer camp?

A. Generally, children need to have graduated Kindergarten in order to go on field trips during the summer.

Loading

Philosophy of Education

Worldview & Philosophy of Life

Worldview and philosophy of life are critical values for an educational institution. As a Christian
ministry, the CCS Worldview and Philosophy of Life are grounded in its Statement of Faith.
The Statement of Faith includes biblical facts and references to God, man, the inspiration of the
Bible, revelation, truth, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

Philosophy of Schools & Learning

The purpose of the school is to assist parents with their God-given responsibilities to teach and
train their children and to assist children in discovering their unique talents while developing
their identities in Christ.

Educational Practice

Basic educational goals are as follows:
• To give glory to God in all things
• To develop spiritual servant/leaders
• To develop an understanding of one’s unique responsibility to God
• To help students make the most of their capabilities and make accommodations for
their limitations
• To encourage creativity and curiosity
• To equip students to communicate effectively in reading, writing, speaking, and
listening.
• To provide a well-balanced education with academics, fine arts, and athletics
• To teach students to make constructive use of leisure time

Teacher-Learner Relationships

Since the Bible is the academic and administrative foundation for the Christian school, educators
and students must acknowledge and submit to its authority.


1. Administrators and faculty function as guides to advance the Spiritual and moral growth
of the learners.
2. Faculty are responsible for helping students develop a proper self-image.
3. Education must be learner centered. Every student is different.

Diversity

1. School personnel must understand the dynamics of various cultures.
2. Staff must accept how those dynamics affect attitudes and communication within the
school.
3. School leadership must maintain a heightened awareness of cultural issues involving the
school.
4. Educators in the Christian school must be sensitive to language and socio-economic
diversity in students and families they serve.

Statement of Faith

The Holy Scriptures.  The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the verbally and plenary inspired Word of God.  The Scriptures are inerrant, infallible, and God-breathed, and, therefore, are the final authority for faith and life.  The sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament are the complete and divine revelation of God to man.  The Scriptures shall be interpreted according their normal grammatical-historical meaning.  (2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21).

The Godhead. There is one God, the eternally existing Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; co-eternal in being, co-identical in nature, co-equal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfection.  (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14; John 14:10, 26).

Christ and His Work. The Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man, without ceasing to be God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful men (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; Luke 1:35; John 1:1-2, 14; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Gal. 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-8).

The Lord Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through his death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice; and, our justification is made sure by His literal, physical resurrection from the dead (Acts 2:18-36; Romans 3:24-25; I Peter 2:24; Ephesians 1:7; I Peter 13-5).

The Lord Jesus Christ ascended to Heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God, where, as our High Priest, He fulfills the ministry of Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate (Acts 1:9-10; Hebrews 7:25; 9:24; Romans 8:34; I John 2:1-2).

The Total Depravity of Man. Man was created in the image and likeness of God, but in Adam’s sin the human race fell, man inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God; and, man is totally depraved, and, of himself, utterly unable to remedy his lost condition (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:22-23; 5:12; 6:23; Ephesians 2: 1-3; 4:17-19).

Salvation. The Bible teaches that there is only one way of salvation and that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins (John 1:12; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-10; I Peter 1:18-19; John 14:6).

Missions. God has given all believers a great commission to proclaim the Gospel to all nations so that there might be a great multitude from every nation, tribe, ethnic group, and language group who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.  As ambassadors of Christ, we must use all available means to go to the foreign nations and not wait for them to come to us (Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-48; John 20:21; Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 5:20).