Academics

Educating the whole child

A rigorous, Christ-centered curriculum that forms mind and character together, in plain language, here’s what learning looks like at CCCS.

Curriculum Overview

What a week looks like

Our students read rich, whole books rather than disconnected worksheets. Mornings focus on core skills, reading, writing, and mathematics with hands-on manipulatives, while afternoons make room for nature study, history told as story, art, music, and Scripture woven through every subject.

What makes it different is attention: with a 4:1 ratio, teachers know exactly where each child is and can move at the pace real understanding requires.

“Our approach is rooted in the Charlotte Mason tradition, a century-old method that emphasizes living books, nature study, and educating the whole child, not just the test-taking mind.”

Learn more about our method →
Pre-K Program

A joyful start to a lifetime of learning

Our Pre-K program provides a joyful, nurturing, Christ-centered environment where children learn through hands-on activities, play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. Each day includes short lessons of Bible, literature, habits, manners, social skills, early phonics and math, fine motor activities, outdoor play, rest time, nature study, music, and learning games.

Bible
Literature
Habits
Manners
Social skills
Early phonics & math
Fine motor activities
Outdoor play
Rest time
Nature study
Music
Learning games

Rather than using screens or technology, we fill the day with creative and engaging experiences that encourage curiosity, imagination, and a love for learning while helping each child grow spiritually, socially, emotionally and academically.

Class Schedules

Daily schedules by grade

Download the 2026–2027 class schedule for your child’s grade level.

Field Journals

A year of close observation

Students keep a living field journal, pressing leaves, sketching what they find, and labeling anatomy in their own hand.

Student field journal spread: exploring backyard biodiversity
Student field journal spread: a year of birding and anatomy
Nature Study

The curriculum, in the students’ own hands

Real nature-journal pages from our 1st and 2nd graders, living proof of the method at work.

Student nature journal: Wildflowers · 1st Grade
Wildflowers · 1st Grade
Student nature journal: Mourning Dove & Robin · Bird Study
Mourning Dove & Robin · Bird Study
Student nature journal: Types of Beetles · 2nd Grade
Types of Beetles · 2nd Grade
Student nature journal: Common Whitetail · Life Cycle
Common Whitetail · Life Cycle
Student nature journal: Mushrooms · Field Sketch
Mushrooms · Field Sketch
Student nature journal: Jellyfish Cycle · 1st Grade
Jellyfish Cycle · 1st Grade
Student nature journal: Chrysalis · Metamorphosis
Chrysalis · Metamorphosis
Student nature journal: Samara Seed · Botany
Samara Seed · Botany

See it for yourself

Visit a classroom and watch the method in action.