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FAST FACTS

Location

15 Crosscreek Drive, Charleston, SC 29412

Contact Information

Email: jics@jics.org
Phone: 843.795.1762
Fax: 843.762.1619

School Hours:

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Before care – M-F 7:15 am -7:40 am
After care – M-F 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Head of School

Mrs. Cindy Hunter

Enrollment

~280 students

Founding Date

1994

Student Teacher Ratio

1:15 in K5-3rd grade
1:18 in 4th-8th grade

Academics

% of JICS students who scored above national average:
  • Reading - 81%
  • Language - 89%
  • Math - 74%
  • Science - 100%

Accreditation

  • Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
  • South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) and AdvancED

TESTING

JICS students participate in
 MAP testing 3x times/year

Athletics

Interscholastic 5th-8th grade: Swimming, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Track and Field, and Soccer. Jr. Lions K3-5th grade: Volleyball, Touch Football, Cheerleading, Basketball, and Soccer

Athletic Director

Mrs. Michelle Townsend

Dean of Students

Mr. Layton Powers

Director of Early Education

Mrs. Mico Holmes

Director of Admissions

Mrs. Alicia Gunst

Director of Business Relations

Mr. Erik Shamblin

Who We Are

James Island Christian School is founded on our mission statement and core values.  Our goal is to prepare the next generation to have a personal relationship with Christ Jesus and to be exactly who He created them to be, both academically and spiritually.  With low teacher to student ratios, we offer a curriculum that integrates faith and learning, ensuring that students are prepared at the end of each grade for the next level.

Our Mission

To provide an opportunity for academic excellence within a Christ-centered environment that complements the teaching of the home and the church.

JICS Core Values

Christ-Centered

Biblically-Based

Academically Excellent

Service-Driven