Statement of Philosophy
James Island Christian School provides an opportunity for academic excellence within a Christ-centered environment that complements the teaching of
the home and the church. We believe that the ultimate responsibility for the education of a child rests with the parent. Therefore, there must be a partnership between parent and school, each supporting and reinforcing the other. At James Island Christian School, we provide for the education of the whole child: spiritually, mentally, socially and physically. Truth, as revealed in God's Word, is the foundation for all subject matter. We believe that the Bible states moral absolutes, and therefore, we affirm our opposition to moral relativism, situational ethics, and values clarification.
JICS Mission Statement
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To save, train, equip, and
educate for service to Christ 1. To glorify God as revealed through His son Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior 2. To teach all subject matter from a Bible-based perspective 3. To teach for mastery and excellence in all subject areas 4. To teach and develop Christian principles that will be adopted as a way of thinking, acting and living 5. To encourage each student to recognize his or her God-given talents 6. To challenge each student academically in order to ensure development to his or her full potential 7. To instill in each student love and honor for home and family 8. To prepare each student for leadership in the community 9. To teach cooperation, respect for authority, and responsibility for words, actions and choices 10. To teach each student to manifest the fruits of the Spirit |
History of James Island Christian School
James Island Christian School is a testimony of the faithfulness of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It began as a vision to meet a need. The vision was of a private Christian school for academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment, where the truth, as revealed in God’s Word, is the foundation for all subject matter.
In 1994, after many months of prayer and planning, the foundation for James Island Christian School was laid. The school building was designed to provide an excellent environment that is conducive to learning. The course of study was chosen to incorporate the highest quality curriculum available. The faculty and staff were selected in order to manifest spiritual leadership and to yield educational proficiency.
James Island Christian School offers a well-balanced course of academic, as well as, extra-curricular instruction. During the first year, athletic and academic teams began to fill the trophy case as students were recognized for outstanding performance, both locally and statewide. Standardized test scores are above the national average and athletic teams, win or lose, are recognized on and off the field for Christ like behavior.
In 1995, James Island Christian School received full accreditation through the South Carolina Independent School Association and received Advanced Accreditation in 2002. We are also active members of the Association of Christian Schools International.
Our campus spans approximately six acres on beautiful James Island and encompasses a multi-complex including a well equipped science lab, computer lab, and media center, which focuses on our American Christian Heritage.
"The Lord has given us the blueprint for success.
As we are faithful to it, our children will reap the benefits."
Lisa Bailey
Statement of Faith
WE BELIEVE the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God (II Timothy 3:15; II Peter 1:21).