Onboarding

Welcome to the JICS Family Christ-Centered

Biblically -Based

Academically-Excellent

Service-Driven

Dear New Families, We are thrilled to welcome you to the James Island Christian School community! As you embark on this exciting journey, know that you are joining a vibrant and nurturing environment dedicated to fostering growth in both academics and faith.

At JICS, we believe in the power of education that shapes not just minds, but hearts. Our dedicated staff, passionate teachers, and supportive families work together to create a welcoming atmosphere where every student can thrive. We encourage you to get involved, make connections, and share in the rich experiences our school offers.

Included in this booklet is everything you need to know to make your transition to JICS a little easier.

We look forward to partnering with you in your child's education and spiritual development.

Welcome to the JICS family!

Blessings, Cindy Hunter Head of School

STUDENT LIFE STUDENT HANDBOOK

The student handbook may be found under the Parent Hub tab on the school website (jics.org).

Please read the handbook in its entirety as it includes pertinent information regarding dress code, technology, grading, communications, etc.

VIEW THE HANDBOOK

DRESS CODE AND UNIFORMS

All JICS students must be in school uniforms. Uniform guidelines may be found in the student handbook. Uniforms may be ordered through Lands’ End or Read’s Uniforms.

ORDER UNIFORMS

JEANS FOR MISSIONS On Fridays, upper school students may wear JICS T-shirts with jeans. No holes or rips of any kind are allowed. They may also wear Crocs. To participate, students must bring in $1.

LUNCH PROGRAM

The Food For Thought culinary team prepares menu items that are made fresh every morning to ensure your child has a healthy and happy culinary experience. Use the link below to set up your account.

LUNCH ORDERS

COMMUNICATIONS We encourage new families to download the FACTS Family Portal App. The FACTS Family Portal App combines mobile access to the FACTS Family Portal with other information parents need most often. It is important to make any updates to your contact information such as mailing address, phone numbers and email address by contacting admissions@jics.org. We also encourage families to opt in to text messages so that you can receive important announcements.

FACTS FAMILY APP

DAY AT A GLANCE CALENDAR 2024-2025 CALENDAR

DAILY SCHEDULE Students may be dropped off as early as 7:40

Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

EXTENDED CARE Before care - 7:15-7:40 After care - 3:15-4:00 or 3:15-5:30 Director: Joanne Brown jbrown@jics.org EXTENDED CARE INFORMATION

CAMPUS VISITORS Safety is a top priority at James Island Christian School. During the school day, all visitors to campus must check in at the front desk and provide their driver’s license. Each guest is issued a printed name tag to be worn while they are in the building.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS

For questions regarding tuition or billing, contact Alicia Gunst at agunst@jics.org.

CARLINE INFORMATION CARLINE PROCEDURES

K4 INFORMATION Principal: Christen Anderson (canderson@jics.org) Hours: 8:00AM - 3:00PM Teacher assignments will be available a few days before Meet the Teacher Night Specials: music, art, and PE School Supplies: https://www.jics.org/supplies

WHAT TO BRING Each child will need to bring a backpack that is large enough to carry a folder.

A change of clothes.

A small blanket for rest time. Blankets are sent home weekly for washing.

LUNCH AND SNACK Please send a morning snack and afternoon snack.

You may send a lunch or purchase lunch from Food For Thought. Purchased lunches will be delivered to the classroom.

We do not have the ability to heat food sent from home.

Please do not send any nut products in your child’s lunch.

Please send a water bottle with a sealable lid each day for your child.

LOWER SCHOOL INFORMATION Principal: Christen Anderson (canderson@jics.org)

Grades: Kindergarten - 5th Hours: 8:00AM - 3:00PM Teacher assignments will be available a few days before Meet the Teacher Night Chapel Day: Tuesday Specials: music, art, PE, Spanish (for 4th-5th grades) School Supplies: https://www.jics.org/supplies

DROP OFF & PICK-UP For drop off, carline begins at 7:40AM and ends at 7:55AM. If your child arrives after 7:55AM, please park and walk them into the front office to check in with the front desk.

Pick up procedures vary by grade level. Instructions will be sent out before the start of school.

LUNCH AND SNACK All lower school students eat in the cafeteria in Dority.

You may send a lunch or purchase lunch from Food For Thought.

Purchased lunches will be delivered to the cafeteria and distributed to the students.

Please send a snack and a sealable water bottle daily for your child.

UPPER SCHOOL INFORMATION Principal: Andy Whitlock (awhitlock@jics.org) Grades: 6th - 12th Hours: 8:00AM - 3:00PM Teacher assignments will be available a few days before Meet the Teacher Night Chapel Day: Wednesday Specials: music, art, PE, Spanish Lunch: All upper school students eat in the cafeteria in Dority. You may send a lunch or purchase from Food For Thought.

Purchased lunches will be delivered to the cafeteria and distributed to the students.

School Supplies: https://www.jics.org/supplies

JICS ATHLETICS Athletic Director: Michelle Townsend (mtownsend@jics.org) James Island Christian School participates in the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) and follows all rules and guidelines set by SCISA.

ATHLETICS INFORMATION

CONTACT INFORMATION Alicia Gunst Director of Admissions

Cindy Hunter Head of School chunter@jics.org

(for questions regarding admissions, enrollment, and tuition billing)

agunst@jics.org

Briana Ishida Director of HR and Finance

Andy Whitlock Upper School Principal awhitlock@jics.org

(for questions regarding other billing actions)

bishida@jics.org

Sandy Martin Director of Family and Staff Services

Christen Anderson Lower School Principal canderson@jics.org

(for general school questions)

smartin@jics.org 15 Crosscreek Drive Charleston, SC 29412

843-795-1762

office@jics.org