Your Path to Growing, Learning, and Thriving Begins Here!
At Cross Schools, we believe every student is created for a unique and wonderful purpose. Our admissions process is designed to be welcoming and personal, allowing us to get to know your family while you discover the special spirit that makes our Stingray community extraordinary. Let us show you why families find their home at Cross Schools. Your path to exceptional, Christ-centered education starts right here.
Here's how you can begin your journey with us...
Step 1: Request more Information
Ready to dive into the Stingray experience?
Click below to learn more about what makes Cross Schools special! We'd love to share how your child can thrive in our dynamic, Christ-centered community.
Let's start this exciting journey together!
Step 2: Come in for a Visit
Begin your Cross Schools journey by attending one of our Campus Visit Days in beautiful Bluffton, SC. This is a perfect opportunity for prospective parents to:
- Meet our passionate school leaders and educators
- Experience our Christ-centered learning environment firsthand
- Learn about our rigorous academic programs and enriching extracurricular activities
- Discover what makes our Stingray community so special
- Enjoy a guided tour of beautiful campus
Our Campus Visit Days are scheduled throughout the month to accommodate your family's schedule.
CLICK BELOW TO SCHEDULE A CAMPUS VISIT FOR GRADES K-12.
To schedule a campus visit for Early Education please email Kayla Smoak.
Step 3: Submit an Application
We welcome applications across all our educational levels, each designed to nurture and challenge students at their developmental stage:
- Early Education (12 Months - PreK/ TK): Our littlest Stingrays begin their educational journey in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment where play-based learning builds a strong foundation for future success. Pre-K students begin UFLI foundations a program to help students get a strong base in reading and writing. The program carries on into our Lower School program.
- Lower School (Kindergarten - 4th Grade): In Lower School, students develop fundamental academic skills while growing in their faith through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
- Middle School (5th Grade- 8th Grade): Middle School students are challenged academically while developing leadership skills and character in a supportive Christian environment.
- Upper School (9th Grade- 12th Grade): Our Upper School provides rigorous college preparatory academics integrated with Christian worldview education, preparing students for success in college and beyond.
Ready to begin your journey with Cross Schools? We invite you to take the next step in your application process.
Step 4: Students K-12, Join us for Shadow Day
Want to know what makes Cross Schools truly special? Come be part of our family for a day! Our shadow days are designed to give your child an authentic, exciting glimpse into life at Cross Schools.
Your student will:
- Join engaging, hands-on classes
- Experience our Christ-centered learning environment
- Connect with future classmates
- Get involved in the day's activities
- Feel what it's like to be part of our Stingray family!
Each shadow day is carefully matched to your student's interests and grade level, ensuring a memorable and meaningful experience. Our current students love welcoming new friends and showing them what makes being a Stingray so amazing!
Ready for an unforgettable day? Schedule your student's shadow experience today - it could be the beginning of their greatest adventure yet!
This experience is unique to Kindergarten through the 12th Grade Level.
Step 5: Family Connection Visit
The family connection visit is a meaningful conversation between our admissions team and your family to ensure we can best serve your child's educational journey. This two-way discussion allows us to understand your child's needs while demonstrating how our Christ-centered approach to academics, athletics, arts, and character development aligns with your family's goals.
We look forward to getting to know your family and showing you how students thrive as part of our Stingray community.