Admission
FAQs
General Information
The CCES Office of Admission exists to help families make the best educational choice possible for their child. We are always here to answer questions, share our experiences, and make the admission process easier to navigate.
FAQ's
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, extra-curriculars, diversity, and other topics. Logistics answers common inquiries about transportation, after-school and summer programs, uniforms, the school day, and more.
Admission FAQs
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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. https://www.cces.org/admission/aid--affordability -
How are admission decisions communicated?
Via email or phone. The earliest you will hear about an admission decision is generally the first week of March if your child’s file is complete by the initial deadline. -
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) - 12. -
My child has been admitted, but is on the wait list. What happens now?
The Admission Office will contact you the moment a space becomes available. If a space does not become available for that school year, your application can be rolled to the following year. Many of the admission steps will need to be completed again the following year. -
What is your admission process?
Please click here for an overview of the admission process:
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When can I visit campus?
CCES offers Open House events in October and March. The admission office also schedules private tours by appointment. Individual tours typically last 60-90 minutes. Click here to schedule your tour. -
When does my child get to see the school?
Applicants in grades 2-11 are invited to visit the school for a “shadow day” after the application has been submitted. Applicants in Primer-1st grade come on campus for a group assessment. 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 their children to attend CCES. Applications open October 1st. The first pool of applicants complete their files by January 31. After this date, applications are accepted on a rolling basis. -
Where is the Admission Office?
In the Lower School, 245 Cavalier Drive.
Logistics FAQs
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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. Uniforms and dress code information is available in the Parent-Student Handbook. -
Do you offer an after-school program?
The Lower and Middle schools offer late-stay from 3:05-5:30 for $10/day. 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. -
Does CCES offer any summer programs?
CCES offers a wide variety of summer programs for K4-12th grades. Click here to find out more. -
Does CCES offer transportation?
CCES offers a bus from Anderson for an additional cost. No other transportation is provided. -
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 the health room, 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 United World Committee. 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 see the visit our Tuition & Fees webpage. -
When does school begin/end?
Lower School: 8:05-3:05; Middle School: 8:05-3:05; Upper School 8:10-3:10. Students in grades 7 and 8 who are involved with sports, have a supervised study hall before practices begin, and students in grades 9-12 have extra help from 3:10-3:45 every day.
Student Life FAQs
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Do CCES students attend chapel services during the school day?
All CCES students attend chapel on Wednesdays. 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 and Middle School students also go to one morning prayer service during the week. Upper School students attend two morning prayer services. -
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 45 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 16.7% internationally diverse,16% socio-economically diverse. -
What foreign languages are taught and in what grade levels?
Primer- 5th Grade students are all 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 1-23 students with a median class size of 13. -
What is the role of community service at CCES?
In the Lower and Middle Schools, students participate (beginning in 2nd grade) in service at the grade level, with small groups going into the community each week. 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.
The admission team is always available to assist you. Please don't hesitate to call us at (864) 331-4223 or e-mail admission@cces.org with any questions.
Christ Church Episcopal School (“CCES”) admits students of any sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, or sexual orientation 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, scholarship and loan programs, financial aid or other programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs and activities.