Mount Pleasant Magazine July/August 2019

www.CharlestonsPrivateSchools.com | www.CharlestonSchoolDirectory.com | www.ed.sc.gov INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ISD 205 T he largest Roman Catholic elementary and middle school in the Diocese of Charleston, located in Mount Pleasant — Christ Our King-Stella Maris School — has been devoted to educating children since 1950. A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence awarded by the U.S. Department of Education (2009), the school’s name is a blend of two parishes: Christ Our King Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant and Stella Maris Catholic Church on Sullivan’s Island. Students in pre-K through 8th grade are encouraged BY EILEEN CASEY and instructed by a dedicated staff of 55 teachers, an administrative team of president/principal and a support staff in the successful completion of a faith-based curriculum. Adaptability and growth ensure that the school continues to flourish. Attention to athletics, Spanish, fine arts and content subjects pertinent to education in the 21st century have students continually ranked in the top 10 percentile for both math and reading. “Christ Our King-Stella Maris is unique in our Catholic identity and our service to others,” said school President John Byrnes. “We also have a strong sense of community. The children grow up feeling a part of the Christ Our King family. The school’s success is credited to a combination of wonderful faculty, parents and students who are invested.” Byrnes also conveyed, “In addition to strong academics and plenty of extracurricular activities to nurture creativity, at the core of Christ Our King-Stella Maris is a faith-based curriculum. We want our students to leave here with a solid foundation in education and faith that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.” School Principal Susan Splendido relayed, “Our focus is on educating the whole child, and our goal is to guide each and every child to success. …We want our students to leave our school knowing that they can make a difference in our world.” For more information go to coksm.org or call 843-884-4721. Academic and Personal Growth CHRIST OUR KING-STELLA MARIS SCHOOL Differentiated reading and math programs Christ Our King-Stella Maris School