Christ Church School

Welcome to Christ Church School! We are an Episcopal Preschool - Elementary School, located in Paradise Valley, Arizona, offering programs for children from 18 months through Kindergarten. Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year CCS will expand to include First Grade, then add one grade per year through Fourth Grade.

Our goal is to provide a positive learning environment where students can thrive. We have committed our time and our resources to building a state-of-the-art facility and providing a quality program for the students entrusted in our care. With customizable options such as Early Bird before the school day begins and Enrichment classes after school, we strive to provide a safe and fun learning environment where each student can grow to their full potential.

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Registration and Curriculum

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FIRST GRADE STUDENTS!

Christ Church School is expanding to include students through Fourth Grade! We will start our expansion with First Grade in the 2011-2012 school year and add a grade each year for the following 3 years. We at Christ Church School are excited to share the benefits of a Christ-centered education including small class sizes, certified teaching staff, superior curriculum and enrichment classes with new and existing CCS families.

Please share the news of our expansion with your family and friends. Call to learn more and to schedule a campus tour with Betsy Delaney, Head of School.

Registration for the 2010-2011 school year is underway. Available spots are limited! Follow the links below for more information about registration and the CCS curriculum. Call us at (602) 381-9906 and schedule your campus tour today!

Registration Curriculum: Preschool Elementary Enhancements

Recent News

Have a wonderful summer!
5/26/2010

Christ Church School would like to wish all our families a very safe and happy summer! Thank you for a wonderful 2009-2010 school year, we will look forward to seeing you in August!

"Let's Take Care of..." Summer Cubs Camp 2010
3/8/2010

Join the CCS Cubs for Summer Fun!

Christ Church School will hold Summer Cubs Camp June 1st - June 18th, 2010. All children between the ages of 2 and 8 by June 1, 2010 are invited to participate for one, two, or all three weeks. Please click on the links below for program information and read more »

Kindergarten and First Grade Information Night!
1/6/2010

A Kindergarten and First Grade informational evening will be held on Thursday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the CCS Library. Come and hear about our program, view the curriculum, and learn about scholarship opportunities. Bring along any interested friends!

Registration for 2010-2011 is now underway!
11/23/2009

Registration forms for the 2010-2011 school year are now available in the school office and online.

Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis based on the date the tuition deposit is received. Priority registration for returning students ends on March 12, 2010; new students will be placed into read more »

CCS Open House
11/9/2009

All current and prospective students and their families are invited to attend our CCS Open House this coming Sunday, November 15 from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm. School tours will be given by CCS ambassadors and staff members will be on hand to answer questions! We will read more »

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Upcoming Events

	Open House / Homecoming	9/23/2010
	SPIRIT DAY!!!	10/5/2010
	School Photos (Day 1)	10/6/2010
	School Photos (Day 2)	10/7/2010
	Dad's Day BBQ	10/9/2010

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Recent Director's Blog Posts

CCS is Expanding!	Betsy Delaney - 6/16/2010

Thank you for another wonderful year of working with your children. I am excited to share that we have just celebrated our 7th year of educating children at Christ Church School. When I look back over the past 7 years, I think of how blessed we've been as a school. read more »

'Tis the Season	Betsy Delaney - 12/8/2009

Surrounded by daily reminders of the approaching Christmas season, it is easy to get caught up in the exciting, yet stressful, chaos of gift giving, Santa Claus and family reunions. It is easy for us to forget that this is to be a time of peace and joy. read more »

What is "Developmentally Appropriate Practice"?	Betsy Delaney - 9/24/2009

You probably have noticed that our classrooms have a lot of noisy bustle. Children are moving, talking, playing, and exploring. Research and experience tell us that to be effective with young children, teaching practices need to be “developmentally appropriate.” What this means is simply that educators need to think read more »

Class Size: Does it make a Difference?	Betsy Delaney - 4/15/2009

As reported by school administrators and the media, economic conditions and budget cuts for 2009-2010 will lead to larger class sizes in many public schools. Many Arizona Kindergarten teachers are facing a class size of between 28 and 36 students. This development leads to cost savings as larger classes mean read more »

The Importance of Family Rituals	Betsy Delaney - 1/29/2009

Who sent the first valentine card? One story dates back to 270 A.D. with the legend of a young Roman priest, named Valentine, who was condemned to death for defying the laws of the Emperor Claudius and performing Christian marriage ceremonies. While in prison, Valentine would send special letters to read more »

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