The CCS Difference
The CCS Difference
We celebrate diversity
Did you know that we are the most diverse Catholic school in the greater Charleston area? Here at CCS we believe in sharing our differences and celebrating our similarities.
academic excellence
Almost half of our 8th graders were selected as South Carolina Junior Scholars based on their PSAT scores. All 5 of our 8th graders who applied to the Academic Magnet High School, a public high school in North Charleston that is ranked in the top 10% of all high schools in America, were accepted. Over 20 students qualified for the prestigious Beta Club State Convention, and one student placed in the top 10 at the National Beta Club Convention.
MAP Testing is administered for grades K5 - 8. These tests measure student growth in math and reading.
our teachers
We are blessed to have such wonderful teachers who are so dedicated to helping our students reach their full potential. Two-thirds of our teachers have Master's Degrees in Education or a Specialized Subject Area. Teachers also hold certification through South Carolina Department of Education or through the Diocese of Charleston Catechist Certification Program.
Buddy time
At Charleston Catholic, each year older students are paired with younger students. This gives the older students an opportunity to act as mentors to their "buddies" and ultimately brings the school community closer. Our students always have a blast during their "Buddy Time" activities!
TAG DAYS
Each month Charleston Catholic participates in a TAG (Teach About Giving) Day. On TAG Day students can donate $1 to charity and dress in a designated theme. Our teachers do a great job explaining to our students the mission of the various organizations to which we donate. This year we donated to The Wounded Warrior Project, Epilepsy Awareness, and UNICEF, to name a few.
weekly participatory mass
Each week a different class is tasked with leading school Mass. This gives students the opportunity to hone their leadership and public speaking skills. They participate by being altar servers, reading the introduction to Mass, serving as the lector, who performs the scripture reading, or serving as the cantor, who sings the Psalm. They also serve by reading petitions and being gift bearers.
The House System
At The Charleston Catholic School, our new House System is bringing students, teachers, and staff together in exciting and meaningful ways! Rooted in Catholic tradition, the House System fosters faith, friendship, and leadership by creating family-like communities that span across all grade levels.
Each student and staff member belongs to one of three houses—St. Cecilia, St. Padre Pio, or St. Michael the Archangel—where they grow together through prayer, service, and school spirit. Throughout the year, houses earn points for participation in service opportunities, school events, and positive contributions to our community. Friendly competitions, monthly gatherings, and leadership opportunities inspire teamwork and belonging that last from the first day of school until graduation.
This year, we begin with the Year of Hope, focusing on virtues and the lives of saints who exemplify them. Through these shared experiences, our students are not only growing academically and socially, but also deepening their Catholic faith.
The House System is more than a program—it’s a family, a tradition, and a joyful way to live out our mission as a Catholic school.
special electives
As a creative arts school, our students in grades 1-8 take daily visual and performing art classes. It is scientifically proven that stimulating the right side of the brain with arts in turn stimulates the left side of the brain, which is responsible for logic and reasoning. The results of this combined approach are students who are more well-rounded and successful throughout life. Our offerings include multimedia visual ART, DRAMA, and MUSIC education.
our playground
If we could use one word to describe our playground it would be: COMMUNITY. Our playground has something to offer all students, and it has a very special way of bringing our school together. Plus, we just installed brand new AstroTurf!
we celebrate america
At Charleston Catholic we celebrate our freedoms as Americans every day, especially our freedom of religion. We say the Pledge of Allegiance together as a school each morning and our Student Council has the responsibility of raising the American Flag daily on our playground as well.