Admission
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
We have compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions in three different categories. Admission covers questions about the application process, including campus visits, the admission timeline, and financial aid. Student Life includes common questions about academic opportunities, extracurriculars, diversity, and other topics. Logistics answers common inquiries about transportation, after-school and summer programs, uniforms, the school day, and more.
ADMISSION FAQ
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Do you offer financial aid?
We do offer need-based financial aid to families that meet the qualifications. Click here to better understand our financial aid process. -
How are admission decisions communicated?
Admission notifications will go out the first week of March via email. -
How old does my child have to be to apply to Primer?
We recommend that your child be 5 years old by September 1st of their Primer year. -
In what grades are students admitted?
CCES admits students in grades P (K5) - 11, based on space availability. -
My child has been admitted, but is in the wait pool. What happens now?
The Admission Office will contact you the moment a space for your child becomes available. If a space does not become available for that school year, you will need to reapply for future years. -
What is your admission process?
Please click here for an overview of the admission process. -
When can I visit campus?
The admission office offers group tours. Click here to view the tour dates. -
When does my child get to see the school?
Applicants in Primer-2nd grade are invited to campus for a group visit. Applicants in grades 3-11 are invited to visit the school for an “Applicant Visit”. Applicants are matched with a teacher or student ambassador so they can experience a day in the life of a CCES student. -
When should I start the admission process?
Families should begin the Admission process during the fall prior to the year they wish for their children to attend CCES. Applications open October 1. The first round of applicants should complete their files by January 31. -
Where is the Admission Office?
Located at 245 Cavalier Drive, Greenville, SC 29607. The Admission Office is in the McCall Field House Administrative Wing. Click here to download a map.
Logistics FAQ
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Are CCES students required to wear uniforms?
Students in grades P-8 wear uniforms. The Upper School students adhere to a dress code. Uniform and dress code information is available in the Parent-Student Handbook. -
When does school begin/end?
Lower School: Monday 9:00-3:05, Tuesday-Friday 8:15-3:05
Middle School: Monday 9:00-3:10, Tuesday-Friday 8:15-3:10
Upper School: Monday 9:00-3:15, Tuesday-Friday 8:30-3:15 -
Do you offer an after-school program?
The Lower and Middle schools offer extended stay from 3:05-5:30 for an additional fee. We also offer a variety of after-school activities such as ballet, martial arts, soccer roller-skating, and art for grades P-6 at an additional cost. Click here to learn more. -
Does CCES offer any summer programs?
CCES offers a wide variety of summer programs for K4-12th grades. Click here to find out more. -
How do parents get involved?
There are many organizations that parents may join in order to get involved with the CCES community: Parents Panel, Parents Organization, the Booster Club, the Arts Guild, etc. There are also many opportunities to volunteer through your child's classroom, the bookstore, the library, etc. -
How does CCES welcome new students?
CCES has several programs to ensure our new families feel welcome and part of our community. We have Student Ambassadors, Parent Ambassadors, and the Cavalier Social Connection. All three organizations play an integral role in welcoming new families. -
What is included in tuition?
Tuition covers instruction, most textbooks, and certain student-related services. School lunch, after-school activities, and various other items are not included in tuition and fees. To learn more, please visit our Tuition & Fees webpage.
Student Life FAQ
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Do CCES students attend chapel services during the school day?
All CCES students attend chapel weekly. There are four separate services; P-1, 2-4, 5-8, and 9-12. Each service lasts approximately 45 minutes with full Eucharist in grades 2-12 with parental permission. The Lower, Middle, and Upper School students also go to one morning prayer service during the week. -
Does CCES offer an AP or IB program?
CCES offers the International Baccalaureate Program at the Lower School level and both AP & IB programs at the Upper School level. -
Is your school safe for my children?
CCES has a 24 hour security team, as safety is one of our main priorities. -
What are the opportunities at CCES for fine arts, athletics, or other activities?
CCES students can participate in a variety of arts programs, including orchestra, photography, drama, and many others. Beginning in 7th grade, students can join one of our 46 athletic teams. There are also a variety of clubs and electives offered throughout the day for Middle and Upper School students. Please click here to learn more. -
What colleges do CCES graduates attend?
CCES graduates attend a wide variety of colleges. Please click here to see a college acceptance list from our recent graduates. -
What does diversity look like at CCES?
The CCES population is 13% people of color. -
What foreign languages are taught and in what grade levels?
Primer- 5th Grade students are taught exploratory Spanish. Students in grades 6-8 can choose to study Spanish, Latin, French, or Chinese. Students in grades 9-12 can choose between Spanish, Latin, French, Chinese or German. Students in the Upper School must complete 3 consecutive years of language study for graduation. -
What is the average class size?
Classes in the Lower School typically range from 16-20 students with an assistant. Middle school classes range from about 5-23 students with a median class size of 18. Upper School classes range from about 3-23 students with a median class size of 13. -
What is the role of community service at CCES?
Beginning in 2nd grade, students serve in small groups. Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th also participate in a full day of service. Students in the Upper School must complete a minimum of 15 hours of community service each year guided by our Director of Service Learning. Click here to learn more.
Christ Church Episcopal School (“CCES”) 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 CCES. CCES does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, scholarship or other programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs and activities.