Christ-centered • College Preparatory • Educating the Whole Child
“As a Charlotte Christian alumna and now current parent, I am so grateful to be a part of a school family dedicated to excellence in all areas of life. My past and present experiences at Charlotte Christian are a testament to God’s love and goodness as we seek to know Him more through the excitement of expanding our minds and God-given talents.”
Dorie Brown Neil, Class of 1991 and current parent of students in the Classes of 2020 and 2023
charlotte christian school Charlotte Christian School is an independent, Co-educational, Interdenominational Christian School, serving students in grades junior kindergarten through grade 12 For more than 60 years we have provided a rigorous academic program that is taught from a Biblical worldview and enhanced by strong and successful co-curricular programs in both athletics and fine arts. Dedicated faculty members desire to instill excellence in all areas of a student’s life and seek to partner with parents in this pursuit. Our community is diversely enriched by geographical, denominational, racial and ethnic components all working together to prepare students to impact the culture for Christ. Our accreditation and memberships include: • Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Council of Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI). • Member of the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (NCAIS). • Member of the Council on Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA). • Member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
early education discover - experiment - hypothesize - reflect The Early Education Program works to prepare the next generation by offering a comprehensive education for students in junior kindergarten through first grade. Loving and nurturing teachers engage early learners through multi-sensory instruction, innovative practices and whole-child initiatives. Weekly enrichment classes include: • Foreign language • Art • Music • Computer literacy • Physical education • Library
The lower school curriculum encourages high-level thinking and builds upon the foundation begun in the Early Education Program. Teachers are gifted in utilizing an array of educational methods to enhance instruction. A rich assortment of co-curricular opportunities exist beyond the classroom and include: • Field trips • Missions opportunities • Multicultural Day • Young Scientist’s Day • Local and regional academic competitions • After school classes (chess, cooking, newspaper, etc.)
Our lower school nurtures children in mind, body and spirit
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“We went through the transition of switching states, schools, churches, and friends this summer. The staff and families at Charlotte Christian went above and beyond to help adopt us into their family and make this move an overall positive experience for our entire family!� Kent & Kara McConaghy, New parents to students in the Classes of 2017 and 2020
We understand that middle school is a time of change and growth Our program provides structure and challenge within a developmentally appropriate environment. This unique community of learners develop study skills, grow in spiritual maturity, and seek academic excellence. • Teacher-led advisory groups meet daily in small group settings to guide developing accountability skills and address the many issues of adolescence. • Core curriculum courses, electives and co-curricular opportunities encourage and expand students’ talents through fine arts (visual and performing), athletics (team and interfaith) and a variety of interest-based clubs. • Student-led progress conferences encourage reflection, understanding and ownership of each student’s academic strengths and challenges. • Educational forums offer parents and students informed support and Biblical guidelines for the ever-changing landscape of Christian parenting.
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Building a strong foundation for college in our upper school
A balanced and sequenced academic program includes honors and Advanced Placement classes and allows students to excel and to achieve college credits for high-level course work. A Counseling Center offers both personalized course planning and a dedicated college placement counselor to guide on and off-campus collegiate visits, ACT, SAT preparation and application and scholarship submissions. Opportunities exist to participate in: • 40 interest clubs • Student Government Association • Harvard Model Congress • Senior trip • International exchange programs
Average $4 million in college and university scholarships
“The two things I love about teaching at Charlotte Christian School:
1) I cherish the camaraderie with students before they have me as a teacher, during our year of learning and growing together, after they move up, and as we keep in touch past high school. 2) Being able to include matters of faith as a part of rigorous academic discussion – instead of having to carefully keep the two apart - enriches both my students and me.”
Renuka Szymborski, Upper School Language Arts Teacher
“Charlotte Christian has helped prepare me for college by challenging me both in and out of the classroom. I’ve learned to balance hard academic classes, social life, hobbies and most importantly my relationship with the Lord. Charlotte Christian has helped me feel confident in my beliefs and has given me everything I need to defend those beliefs to anyone who tries to question it.� Lexi Williams, Class of 2013
Expanding our students’ spiritual growth through practical opportunities and relational experiences These include: • Weekly chapel programs, tailored by grade level, to enrich spiritual growth and provide opportunities to explore timely issues of faith • Missions opportunities • Required service hours for all middle and upper school students • Annual spiritual renewal opportunities like S.L.A.M. (Spiritual Life and Meaning) Week in lower school and off-campus retreats for middle and upper school to Windy Gap in the N.C. mountains
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fine arts Emphasizing the beauty of God’s world through fine arts Charlotte Christian’s Fine Arts: • Develops the talents of budding artists, musicians and performers on the stage, in the studio and in the classroom • Offers an award-winning theatre department for thespians of all ages. Each school division features an audition-only drama troupe that, in addition to performing at school events and productions, competes in local, regional and state-wide competitions • Demonstrates skill and creativity in visual arts through various mediums, from painting and sculpture to graphic design and photography • Explores the world of music through multiple choirs, bands and orchestras
School spirit displayed through teamwork Charlotte Christian enjoys success in athletics year after year. Foundational skills and teamwork begin in lower school through the intramural and interfaith leagues and continue through team and individual competition at the varsity level. We offer more than 40 athletic teams in the following sports: • baseball • soccer • basketball • softball • cheerleading • swimming • cross country • tennis • football • track and field • golf • volleyball • lacrosse • wrestling Charlotte Christian is a member of the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA) and has compiled more than 20 state titles.
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7301 Sardis Road Charlotte, NC 28270 (704) 366-5657 www.charlottechristian.com Mission Statement: Charlotte Christian School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school, equipping and developing students to effectively integrate Biblical truth and learning into their daily lives and to impact the culture for Christ. Nondiscriminatory Policy: Charlotte Christian School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.