Accreditation & School Profile
Sandhills Classical Christian School is accredited by the Association of Classical and Christian Schools. ACCS is the premiere classical Christian school accreditation agency in the nation.
Sandhills Classical Christian School, established in 1999, adheres to a classical and Christian pedagogy. The curriculum is rigorous, college-preparatory, and founded upon the ancient and traditional liberal arts. The school’s classical curriculum offers to colleges and universities high school graduates uniquely qualified to engage in intellectual debate and exploration. We place a profound weight on each student’s understanding of the interconnectedness of all subjects and the imperative to synthesize them. This Pre3-12 school with multiple campus locations and a student body of 545, is located in the Sandhills of North Carolina… Pinehurst, Southern Pines, and Whispering Pines.
SCCS Quick Facts:
Type
Classical Christian & Interdenominational
Average Teacher-Student Ratio
18:1
Number of Churches Represented
School Hours
Kindergarten (half-day): 8:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Kindergarten (full-day) through 2nd grade: 8:10 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
3rd grade through 6th grade: 8:20 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
7th through 12th grades: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Preschool
SCCS Preschool offers nurturing classrooms for 3- and 4-year-olds, as well as an excellent pre-kindergarten program. Our goal is to love and educate children through dynamic individual and group-structured activities, hands-on experiences, and personal creativity. Half Day Classes: 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Full Day Classes: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Organizational Structure
Academics
Students test an average of 2.9 years above grade level on the Stanford Achievement Test
Student Body
600+ students in preschool through 12th grade
Calendar
170 days in school year
4-quarter grading system
Admission
Admission to Sandhills Classical Christian School is selective and holistic. We consider each applicant based upon academic records, teacher recommendations, standardized test scores, pre-admission assessments, and student and family interviews. Sandhills Classical Christian School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
Graduation
Graduation candidates of Sandhills Classical Christian School must have at least a C average (70% or higher). Given the high value we place on academic rigor and the abilities of our students, most courses are taught at an Honors level. Designated Honors classes receive weighted grades of .5 point. Also of note is the study of Latin, which begins in third grade and continues as a required course through eighth grade. Logic, Rhetoric, Senior Thesis, and Capstone classes complete the classical model.
Graduate Profile
2019 SCCS Graduate ACT Average:
Composite score = 27.5
Math score = 28
College Acceptance
Auburn University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Furman University
Gordon University
Hampden-Sydney University
Lees-McRae University
Liberty University
Montreat College
Texas Tech University
United States Military Academy at West Point
University of Alabama at Huntsville
UNC Asheville
UNC Chapel Hill
UNC Greensboro
UNC Pembroke
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Western Carolina University
Wheaton College
PRESCHOOL
6 Carter Street
Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 420-6974
MAIN CAMPUS K-12
1487 Rays Bridge Rd.
Whispering Pines, NC 28327