The Elementary Classroom The elementary teaching staff is state certified with an average of 16 years of teaching experience. Students are provided with Specials classes under the supervision of certified personnel in the areas of Art, Music, Computer, Physical education, Library, and Spanish.
What do I Need to Know?
- Is hot lunch provided? A hot lunch program is available daily with a wide variety of hot and cold meal choices as well as milk or juice.
- Does my child have recess? Students in Grades 1 through 6 have a recess after lunch. Students in Grades 1 through 3 have an additional recess for 15 minutes mid-morning.
- What is the length of the school day? School starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m. Children may arrive no earlier than 7:30 a.m.
- Is after school care available? After school care is available for a nominal fee from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m.
- Do the classes go on field trips? The students are provided with a variety of enrichment activities. Field trips are on integral part of this enrichment activity program.
- How is the student exposed to Christian values? It is important to realize that the Bible is an active part of all curricular areas at CCS. There is a time each day when the student is provided with a non-doctrinal Bible lesson. The student is required to memorize Bible verses on a weekly basis and there is weekly chapel (Kindergarten - 3rd and 4th - 6th).
- Is a sports program available? Cincinnati Youth Organization (CYO) is a Saturday morning program which promotes skill development for students in Grades 1 - 6. Students learn skills in the area of soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball and basketball.
- Dress Code We believe that a person’s character and relationship to the Lord are reflected in all aspects of life, including dress. Christians should strive for modesty and good taste and thus the following guidelines have been established regarding appropriate dress at school.
- Grading System Cincinnati Christian Schools operates on a quarter system. Students are evaluated regarding: 1) Academic process, 2) Personal conduct, 3) Work habits
The following grading scale is adhered to:
Excellent Above Average
A+ 98-100 B+ 89-91
A 95-97 B 86-88
A- 92-94 B- 83-85
Average Below Average Failing
C+ 80-82 D+ 71-73 F Below 65
C 77-79 D 68-70
C- 74-76 D- 65-67
What is the Curriculum?
- Reading - Grades 1 to 3 Houghton Mifflin - This program exposes the students to a phonic’s based curriculum that showcases good literature. The integrated curricular approach allows for the students to see the “reasons” for the reading/writing process.
- Reading - Grades 4 - 6 The intermediate Reading classes use trade novels that align with content areas (Social Studies or Science).
- Language Arts - Grades 1 to 6 Shurley English - Students learn the parts of language through the use of jingles.
- Writing - Grades 1 - 6 The students have a writing portfolio filled with required pieces. The children are taught writing techniques using the 4 Square Writing Method and 6 + 1 Traits Writing.
- Mathematics Saxon Math, Grades Ktgn - 1, Houghton Mifflin, Grades 2 - 6
- Science - Silver Burdett - Discovery Works This provides in-depth information on a variety of sciences related topics.
- Social Studies - Houghton Mifflin Students are provided with opportunities to study our nation’s history and various cultures from a biblical perspective.
- Bible - Biblical choices made by the teacher. Memory work is generated through the teacher on a weekly basis. This curriculum is a practical, non-denominational approach in God’s word.
Is My Child Ready for School?
PreSchool
- Take care of dressing and toilet needs with little help?
- Separate from parents relatively easily?
- Adapt to changes without becoming upset?
- Listen/participate in group activities without disturbing others?
- Follow directions?
- Finish tasks and activities?
- Work and play on his/her own and with others?
- Share and take turns?
- Seek help in an appropriate manner from adults and other children?
- Express his/her self and communicate with others easily?
- Demonstrate age-appropriate motor skills?
- State his/her full name and age?
Kindergarten
With so much literature advising parents to look carefully at whether their child is ready for kindergarten, we have listed some questions to help parents tune into their own instincts about their child. For instance, does your child:
- Take care of dressing and toilet needs with little help?
- Separate from parents relatively easily?
- Adapt to changes without becoming upset?
- Listen/participate in group activities without disturbing others?
- Follow directions?
- Finish tasks and activities?
- Work and play on his/her own and with others?
- Share and take turns?
- Seek help in an appropriate manner from adults and other children?
- Express his/her self and communicate with others easily?
- Demonstrate age-appropriate motor skills?
- State his/her full name and age?
- Print his/her first name?
- Use scissors and crayons?
- Count to 10?
- Recognize numbers?
Not being able to do a number of these items does not necessarily mean your child cannot enter preschool or kindergarten. This is a guideline to use while observing your child’s overall behavior in preparation for school.
What are the placement choices for PreSchool?
- PreSchool: 3 and 4 years old by 9/30
2 Days T & Th 8:30 - 11:30
3 Days M,W,F 8:30 - 11:30
- Transitional Kindergarten: 5 years old by 9/30
2 Days T & TH 8:15 - 11:45
3 Days M,W,F 8:15 - 11:45
5 Days M - F 8:15 - 11:45
Afternoon enrichment is available for Transitional Kindergarteners from 11:45 - 3:15.
What are the placement choices for Kindergarten?
- Half-day kindergarten - The core curriculum is covered.
- Full-day kindergarten - The full-day program offers more opportunities for enrichment and reinforcement.