Communications

Good afternoon CCS Families,

Below is information about the first day of school and beyond. You will see information about drop-off, pick up, after school care, hot lunches, emails, and more.

Before drop off tomorrow, make sure to stop by the front of the school and take some photos with the photo frame and welcome back signs! 

Morning

• Drop off starts at 8:00 am
• School/Classes starts at 8:15 am
• Students are late after 8:20 am
• Gym doors will close at 8:20 am
• You can walk kindergarten and first grade into the school by parking near the small playground and walking to that door, the front door, or use the carline.
• 2nd-8th can be dropped off at the gym doors or walked into school through the front doors with parents
• Do not stop, let students out, or park in front of the school. Please use the parking lot and walk students into the building.
• Please drive slowly and safely around the school.

Afternoon

• Pick up starts at 3:15 pm
• Please see the attached map for exact pickup spots for each grade level
• Please communicate with the office and your child’s teacher in writing or email before 8:30 am on the day that your child needs to be dismissed early
• There are two lanes, one for passing and one for picking up (Map attached below)
• Map may be adjusted after the first week or two of school for safety reasons
• Please drive slowly and safely around the school

After School Care

• Starts on Wednesday, August 14
• The program begins at 3:30 pm and ends at 5:00 pm
• Any student not picked up by 3:30 pm will automatically be moved to after school care
• Fee: $15 per day; additional child in the family free; $30 enrollment fee
• Fees will be charged to your FACTS account
• CCS will charge a late fee of $1 per minute if students are picked up after 5:00 pm
• Location: Lower Elementary Playground/ Kindergarten Classroom

List of Important Email Addresses

• office@charlestonchristian.org
  • Student absence due to illness, early dismissal, appointments, etc.
• sfipps@charlestonchristian.org
  • Questions about Family Portal
• achandler@charlestonchristian.org
  • Teachers will communicate their email address

Hot Lunches

Our hot lunch program will start on Monday, September 9. Once we have that calendar set up, we will send an email to open up orders. The schedule is:

• Monday: Tropical Smoothie
• Tuesday/Thursday: Chick-fil-A
• Wednesday: Jersey Mikes
• Friday: Marcos Pizza

PE

• PE day is Wednesday for all grade levels.
• PE will start on Wednesday, August 14.
• Gym uniforms are required for 5th-8th grade.
• They are optional for K5-4th grade.
• Do not mix and match uniforms. PE tops must be worn with PE bottoms.

Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) Facebook Page

The PTF has a facebook group to share pictures, encouragement or get recommendations. Feel free to join the group here. If you ever have any questions about the school, make sure to email the front office.