FAST FACTS
Location
15 Crosscreek Drive, Charleston, SC 29412
Contact Information
Email: jics@jics.org
Phone: 843.795.1762
Fax: 843.762.1619
Phone: 843.795.1762
Fax: 843.762.1619
School Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Before care – M-F 7:15 am -7:40 am
After care – M-F 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Before care – M-F 7:15 am -7:40 am
After care – M-F 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Head of School
Mrs. Cindy Hunter
Enrollment
~280 students
Founding Date
1994
Student Teacher Ratio
1:15 in K5-3rd grade
1:18 in 4th-8th grade
1:18 in 4th-8th grade
Academics
% of JICS students who scored above national average:
- Reading - 81%
- Language - 89%
- Math - 74%
- Science - 100%
Accreditation
- Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
- South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) and AdvancED
TESTING
JICS students participate in
MAP testing 3x times/year
MAP testing 3x times/year
Athletics
Interscholastic 5th-8th grade: Swimming, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Track and Field, and Soccer. Jr. Lions K3-5th grade: Volleyball, Touch Football, Cheerleading, Basketball, and Soccer
Athletic Director
Mrs. Michelle Townsend
Dean of Students
Mr. Layton Powers
Director of Early Education
Mrs. Mico Holmes
Director of Admissions
Mrs. Alicia Gunst
Director of Business Relations
Mr. Erik Shamblin
Who We Are
James Island Christian School is founded on our mission statement and core values. Our goal is to prepare the next generation to have a personal relationship with Christ Jesus and to be exactly who He created them to be, both academically and spiritually. With low teacher to student ratios, we offer a curriculum that integrates faith and learning, ensuring that students are prepared at the end of each grade for the next level.
Our Mission
To provide an opportunity for academic excellence within a Christ-centered environment that complements the teaching of the home and the church.
JICS Core Values

Christ-Centered

Biblically-Based

Academically Excellent
