What is your class size?

 

The target class size at CCS is 16 students in Lower School and 20 students in Middle School and Upper School. However, in grades 3 and higher, two additional spaces are reserved for siblings or teachers’ children for whom we would otherwise not have spaces.

 

Are you a "classical school?"

 

CCS incorporates elements of "classical education" into its philosophy and practice. For instance, our reading lists contain many examples of timeless literature that would be included in most "classical schools." We believe that children should be exposed to rich menu of literature. However, we also choose literature that will generate student interest, this includes some contemporary titles.  We are also "classical" in that we value the concept of the "Trivium." However, we teach critical thinking skills from early childhood, believing that elements of the dialectic and rhetoric can be included in the elementary school years.

 

How are learning differences addressed?

 

CCS is not equipped to meet the needs of children with many types of learning differences and therefore unable to enroll some students. The school offers Alphabetic Phonics for students who appear to need extra support in language and reading. The number of students enrolled in Alphabetic Phonics is limited and students are admitted on a priority system and at an additional cost.

 

What extra-curricular activities do you offer?

 

CCS is a member of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA) and offers a wide variety of activities. Athletics include football, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, softball, tennis, track and wrestling. We will continue to add sports according to interest and as our school numbers grow. Other activities include competitive academic teams and individual events, pep band, and drama team. We are always interested in opportunities for our students to demonstrate their talents while displaying God’s love for others. Our primary focus for extra-curricular events is to cultivate Christian character in our students.

 

What is the highest grade you offer?

 

Crossings Christian School offers preschool through 12th grade with the first senior class graduating in 2012.

 

Are CCS teachers certified?

 

Yes, CCS requires teachers to be certified with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

 

Is the school accredited?

 

Yes, ACSI, our accrediting agency is recognized by the state of Oklahoma and is a member of OPSAC, the Oklahoma Private School Accreditation Commission.

 

What is the relationship of Crossings Christian School and Crossings Community Church?

 

CCS is a ministry of Crossings Community Church. CCS is a separate 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and is financially separate from Crossings Community Church. While the two organizations are financially separate, the church supports the school through access to church facilities, programs, and in many other ways. The Crossing Community Church Board of Elders must approve of all School Board nominees and two elders from CCC must sit as voting members on the School Board. Marty Grubbs, CCC senior pastor, sits on the School Board as an ex-officio member.

 

Do you use Christian textbooks?

 

At Crossings Christian School curriculum refers to the entire school program, from classroom instruction, to chapel, to extra-curricular activities. Our goal is to develop students into young people with a thoroughly biblical worldview and with skills to excel in college. We consider the teacher to be the living Christian curriculum. In regard to textbooks, we use materials from both Christian and secular publishers. We biblically integrate curriculum and don’t take for granted that because educational material comes from a Christian publisher that is it the best choice for developing our students academically or spiritually. Curriculum details are provided for every grade level on our website under Academics.

 

Are there additional costs above tuition and fees?

 

There will be additional costs, some of which are uniforms, lunches, field trips, strings program, and sports. There are also fundraising opportunities which are optional.