Frequently Asked Questions 

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions concerning Christ Church Day School's Admission. For answers to more specific questions, please contact us: admissions@ccds.org 

 

We believe that children learn best in a small and nurturing setting. Our classrooms average 14-16 students in each classroom as we serve Junior Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. Additionally, in an effort to make sure that the needs of our youngest students are met, we also have an instructional aide in each classroom from Junior Kindergarten through First grade.

It is important for a child to be in a loving environment that encourages life-long learning. At Christ Church Day School there are many advantages that support that ultimate goal such as small class size, a values-based curriculum, and a loving "community" family that encourages and nurtures service learning, developing and sharing our time, talents and treasures. Specialty classes in Art, Music, Physical Education, Spanish, and Spiritual Nurture are advantages that all students enjoy at CCDS. Every student has access to either an iPad or Mac laptop. Our third through sixth graders are given the use of a laptop computer to use in class, and our sixth graders also use their laptop both at home as well as at school. Our classrooms are equipped with a SMARTBoard and a document camera fostering 21st-century learning. CCDS has earned the highest 6-year term of accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools. We encourage you to visit the school in order to experience the Christ Church Day School difference.

Is Tuition Assistance Available? 

To help defray the cost of tuition, there is limited need-based financial aid available to both active duty military and non-military families. Contact the school office if interested in learning more.  There is a sibling discount for a family with multiple children enrolled at CCDS. 

Your child's education is a family affair at CCDS. Therefore, home and school work hand-in-hand to build a strong community supporting the success of all students. Conferences are scheduled in the fall and as needed throughout the school year. Support of school policies is expected in accordance with the Family Handbook. Beyond that, all other activities are voluntary. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend chapel services which are held twice a week at 8am. There are many opportunities to volunteer in the community. Participating as a room parent or room representative to the Christ Church Day School Parent Organization are just a few of the ways a parent may volunteer. Additionally, parents are involved in supporting the Annual Gala/Auction and Annual Giving Campaign, and each class is responsible for organizing one school-wide activity during the school year as well as to serve hot lunches periodically throughout the year. This wide variety of activities for parent involvement supports our students academically and forms the strong sense of community at CCDS.

All students in grades junior kindergarten through 6th grade are expected to wear the school uniform. When parents of alumni think of their child's time at CCDS, the traditional red sweaters are a fond memory. Navy blue pants or shorts and plaid jumpers are part of the uniform. The complete uniform requirements are listed in the Family Handbook.

Students bring a lunch from home and have the option to pre-purchase a hot lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The hot lunch program is provided by Ki's School Lunches and is served by the parents of the Day School.

CCDS students attend a variety of schools upon graduation, but the schools that most of our students attend are The Bishop's School, Coronado Middle School, or Francis Parker School.