Lower School (K4-5th Grades)

Our K4 through 5th grade students are in traditional classroom settings. The JICS elementary program has an accentuation on reading, math, language arts, science as well as heritage and social studies. Lower school students are also taught Bible and handwriting within the core classroom. Weekly chapel presentations and special events such as the Christmas program are also a part of the total elementary design. JICS currently provides many special areas for lower school students including art, computer, physical education, Spanish, library and music.  Lower school students may also be involved in a variety of extra-curricular events such as spelling bees, character parades, field trips and Junior Lion intramural sports. JICS maintains a small classroom environment that helps provide a nurturing, loving atmosphere in the learning process.

Standardized tests in mental maturity and scholastic achievement are used in grades K5 - 5.

All students will be evaluated during the course of the school year to determine placement for the following year. Students will be promoted to the  next grade level at year's end if they maintain satisfactory grade level achievement in the various subjects. Particular attention is given to progress being made in the core subjects of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies/History.  Students must successfully achieve pupil performance objectives for math, reading, and written composition as part of the competency based program.

Middle School (6th-8th Grades)

Students in 6th through 8th grade currently attend classes in Math, Science, English, History, Bible, Physical Education, Art and Creative Writing. JICS 8th grade students begin taking classes that count for High School credit such as Algebra I, Physical Science and P.E.  Students change classes throughout the day, attend weekly chapel presentations and focus on becoming more independent learners.

Standardized tests in mental maturity and scholastic achievement are used in grades 6th - 8th.

All students will be evaluated during the course of the school year to determine placement for the following year. Students will be promoted to the  next grade level at year's end if they maintain satisfactory grade level achievement in the various subjects. Particular attention is given to progress being made in the core subjects of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies/History.  Students must successfully achieve pupil performance objectives for math, reading, and written composition as part of the competency based program.

Clubs, Interscholastic Events:
JICS middle school students may compete in math meets, spelling bees, literary meets and other various academic events during the school year.  JICS also earns many ribbons in local and state art competitions with its phenomenal art program.  Middle school students may earn the right to be selected to the National Junior Beta Club by virtue of their academic and character record.

High School (9th-12th Grades)

Students must earn the following credits in order to graduate from JICS:

Promotion at the high school level is based upon the number of credits earned per year. Students will need to earn the following credits to be considered at the following grade levels:
*Promotion of a James Island Christian School student must include a minimum of one (1) credit of Bible for every high school year in attendance.

Standardized Testing:
The PLAN is a comprehensive assessment service designed to provide 9th-11th grade students, parents,counselors, and teachers with information that can be used to plan and prepare for future academic and career success. All JICS 9th-11th grade students take the PLAN during the fall of the year.

Clubs, Interscholastic Events:
JICS high school students may compete in math meets, spelling bees, literary meets, envirothons and other various academic events during the school year.  JICS also earns many ribbons in local and state art competitions with its phenomenal art program.  High school students may earn the right to be selected to the National Beta Club by virtue of their academic and character record.