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First Presbyterian Day School
Cross Schools
Address: 495 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton Type: Independent Grades: Ages 12 months to 9th grade Head of School: Pete Laugen, M.Ed. Director of Admissions: Kate Brown Phone: 843-706-2000 Website: crossschools.org Student Population: 640 About the School: Established in 1998, Cross Schools provides a Christian-based education for children ages 12 months through 9th grade. Cross Schools helps students develop a passion for learning through small classes, rigorous academics, various enrichment courses, and faith-based learning. Students attend weekly chapel, participate in community service projects, and can join various clubs. Its athletic program — which includes cross-country, basketball, golf, soccer, volleyball, sporting clays, softball, football, and baseball — encourages teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness. The guiding principles of the Cross Schools community are academic excellence, Christian values, and community service. What’s New: The 2021-2022 school year will welcome the addition of Phase VI: The High School Auxiliary Building that will house performing arts, visual arts, and a workout center for athletes and students. The 2021-2022 school year also brings a new athletic director, DeLeon Johnson and a new football coach, Cleophus Lane.
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Address: 540 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island Type: Preschool Grades: Ages 2-5 Head of School: Amy Dungan Director of Admissions: Amy Dungan Phone: 843-681-3695 Website: fpdshhi.org or facebook.com/FirstPresbyterianDaySchool Student Population: 58 children capacity About the School: The First Presbyterian Day School was established in 1984 and serves working parents. It is open yearround from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the school year beginning each August. Tuition includes two healthy snacks and a nutritional, well-balanced lunch each day. The Day School is licensed by the South Carolina Department of Social Services and holds an A+ ABC Quality rating through South Carolina’s statewide quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) for early care and education providers. Applications are being accepted for the 2021-2022 school year.
