1. What is SCS's tuition?
2. What are SCS's school day hours?
3. Is there a birth date "cut-off" policy for entering Pre-kindergarten?
4. Is SCS accredited and/or state approved?
5. Who are the SCS teachers?
6. When does the SCS school year start and end?
7. Does SCS offer a bus service?
8. Is SCS affiliated with a specific church?
9. What type of extra-curricular activites are offered to SCS students?
10. Do students have computer classes? ....At what grade levels?
11. Do SCS students have to wear uniforms?
12. Does SCS offer extended care?
13. Can SCS meet the needs of my highly gifted child?
14. My child has an IEP in public school. Does SCS offer a similar service?
15. What colleges have accepted SCS graduates?
1. What is SCS's tuition?
Costs are available on our tuition page.
2. What are SCS's school day hours?
Lower School (Pre-k - 5th Grade): 8:15-3:30
Upper School (6th - 12th Grade): 8:00-3:00
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3. Is there a birth date "cut-off" policy for entering Pre-kindergarten?
One of the factors used to determine eligibility for students entering pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade is the birth date of the child. Please refer to the following chart for the appropriate birth date deadline for your child. These dates are consistent with guidelines established by the state of Maryland. Our experience has shown that children in these age groups are generally more successful academically and socially when these guidelines are followed.
Grade 2006-2007 2007-2008
Pre-Kindergarten 3 3 by 9/1/06 3 by 9/1/07
Pre-Kindergarten 4 4 by 9/1/06 4 by 9/1/07
Kindergarten 5 by 9/1/06 5 by 9/1/07
First Grade 6 by 9/30/06 6 by 9/1/07
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4. Is SCS accredited and/or state approved?
SCS is fully approved in kindergarten through 12th grade by the Maryland Sate Department of Education. Such approval is based on the quality of facilities, curriculum, and teacher preparation. Our pre-kindergarten program meets the standards prescribed by the Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care. SCS is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and currently holds candidacy status for accreditation through ACSI and Middle States Association of Colleges and SChools. SCS intends to receive full accreditation status by the end of the 2007-2008 school year.
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5. Who are the SCS teachers?
The 40+ full time teachers on staff at SCS are professionally qualified teachers who consider it a great joy to be employed by SCS. Well over a third of our teachers have their Master's degrees. However, one of the greatest qualities of our teachers are that they have each committed themselves to being in ministry with our students. In other words, they are people who have a passion for our mission. :: back to top ::
6. When does the SCS school year start and end?
Historically, the school year begins the day after Labor Day and ends around the second week of June. The 2006-2007 school year will begin September 5, 2006 and will end on June 8, 2007.
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7. Does SCS offer a bus service?
Beginning in the 2006-2007 school year, SCS will operate a voluntary bus service for Sussex County residents. Click here for more information and for the necessary registration forms.
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8. Is SCS affiliated with a specific church?
SCS is a fully independent private school and is not affiliated with a specific denomination or church. Within our student body there are approximately 85 different churches represented.
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9. What type of extra-curricular activites are offered to SCS students?
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10. Do students have computer classes? ....At what grade levels?
Computers are available at all times for use by any class at any grade level through the use of our Mobile Lab (with 24 networked, internet-enabled laptops). These are used at teacher discretion based on the curricular needs of their students. We offer regular scheduled computer classes in 6th-12th grades. These classes include Keyboarding, Online Research, Office 2003, Business Computing, Web Design, Multimedia Computing and Advanced Placement Computer Science A. The curriculum is dynamic and we attempt to respond to the changing technology needs of our students and faculty.
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11. Do SCS students have to wear uniforms?
Yes, all students (except pre-kindergarten) wear uniforms. The Rose Uniform Company is the official year-round supplier of all logo item uniforms for SCS. To purchase items call 1-800-527-5689 or go online at www.roseuniforms.com. Click here for details on how to measure your child for school uniforms. There are three color options from Rose Uniforms for tops: maroon, forest green and white. Shirts must be properly fitted. All pants, shorts, skirts and skorts shall be "uniform style" and may be purchased from Rose Uniforms or from a retailer of your choice. Color options for these items are limited to khaki, navy and black. The only color exceptions are plaid skirts and jumpers that may only be purchased from Rose Uniforms. Pants and shorts are to be properly fitted and worn to the waist. Belts must be worn if there are belt loops. Sloppiness in dress will not be tolerated. Shirts are to be tucked in (1st-12th grade).
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12. Does SCS offer extended care?
Yes. Morning extended care is offered to students in pre-k through 5th grade from 7:15-8:05 AM. Afternoon extended care is available to all students from 3:00-5:30 P.M. SCS's extended care program endeavors to provide a relaxed and fun environment with enough structure to ensure peace and order. Snack is provided in the afternoon, and homework time is established for our students who have homework. Parents who arrive after 5:30 P.M. will be charged $1.00 per minute.
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13. Can SCS meet the needs of my highly gifted child?
SCS meets the needs of our gifted children by providing an enrichment program. This consists of an Advanced Classroom Services program for grades Pre-K through 2nd where students are admitted by classroom teacher recommendation, as well as Enrichment Classes for students in grades 3 – 5 where students are invited if they meet specified criteria based upon standardized test scores, academic achievement, and teacher recommendation. These are all weekly pull-out programs and is very similar to the public school version of the “tag” program. In addition, SCS is involved in many enrichment events such as Spelling Bees, Speech Meets, Math Olympics, Creative Writing Festivals, and we also have an “It’s Academic” team.
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14. My child has an IEP in public school. Does SCS offer a similar service?
SCS offers a similar service through the Special Student Services Department called the Resource program. The Resource program involves students with mild learning problems or disabilities who have been formally identified, either by medical personnel or by psychological and educational professionals. Excluded from this program are students with mental retardation, autism, deafness, blindness and behavioral disorders, as well as developmental speech and language disorders.
The Principal and the Director of Special Student Services will review your child’s I.E.P., the psychological and educational reports, and any other special education information that you can provide to determine if the same services (noted on the I.E.P.) can be provided at SCS. SCS provides limited special education services to documented students of need in a pull-out, resource setting. Modifications and accommodations will be implemented to ensure your student’s success in the classroom under the supervision of special education staff.
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15. What colleges have accepted SCS graduates?
See School Profile for a partial listing.
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