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Vision and Mission

Our vision is to provide a biblically based school that partners with a community of like minded families to foster moral and academic excellence, equipping our children to serve God, each other, and the community at large.

Our mission is discipleship.

It is our goal to spread God’s Word by strengthening the family unit inside of our community so that the light of Jesus Christ can shine through our children and through our families to the rest of the world. We believe that by being able to provide a school for likeminded families built on the foundation of moral training first, with academic excellence naturally following, our children will become better students but more importantly strong Christian leaders of the future.


Core Values

1.) REVERENCE:

All wisdom comes from first fearing the Lord and revering Him based on who He says He is. Proverbs 9:10


2.) TRUTH:

God's word is perfect, serving as the authority for all actions and decisions in our lives and as the vessel through which we are sanctified. Psalm 19:6-8; 2 Timothy 3:14-17


3.) DISCIPLESHIP:


We all are created with a God-given purpose and will strive to discover and nurture the spiritual and vocational gifts in ourselves and in others, growing and maturing spiritually as God is revealed in our lives. Ephesians 2:10


4.) SERVICE:

We will conduct ourselves in a manner that reflects to a lost world the love of Christ and the victory that comes through salvation. 2 Corinthians 2:14-15


5.) EXCELLENCE:

Our goal is to strive for excellence academically, morally, and relationally out of reverence for Christ. 2 Corinthians 7:1, Ephesians 5:21


6.) INTEGRITY:

We are to live and relate in a way that is consistent with our spiritual, moral and academic standards. Proverbs 10:9


7.) COMMUNITY:

The strength of the family unit, with consistent application of fundamental biblical principles, and the commitment to a community of likeminded people that reinforce these principles, are the foundation for spiritual, moral, and academic growth. Phillipians 2:5-8































 

What is a Community School?

A community school is a combination of three days in school and two days home school. This important characteristic, vital to the success of the school, not only helps parents stay more involved in their children’s education, but also allows them to spend more time with their children at home providing moral and character training. The concept, originally created by Growing Families International, has proven successful in other areas around the country, with approximately 15 community school adhering to the same structure. By creating a school environment of likeminded families, students find security to excel both socially and academically.

What do you mean by like-mindedness?

For the purpose of a community school, like-mindedness is defined as a fellowship of committed Christian families adhering to biblical principles. These families are actively pursuing spiritual growth, and agree with the vision, statement of faith and educational philosophy of the school. The school uses GFI’s Growing Kids God’s Way as the means of achieving like-mindedness. Parents must have taken the course and be actively applying its precepts in the home. It is the common denominator that assures the families are on the same page, since they have literally studied the same pages. This ensures that parents, teachers and children are using the same terminology-terms like "couch time," "happy heart" or "freedom."

This is not to discredit any other Christian parenting program; simply put, the community school concept was born out of the GFI ministry to create an educational environment that supports what parents are doing at home - to come alongside parents applying the principles in their homes. Please note, however, that the school’s foundation is and always will be, God and the Bible. GFI or any of its programs are not and will not be elevated to doctrine.

How is LCCS different from any other Christian school?

LCCS exists to provide an education opportunity for families desiring a school environment consistent with the biblical character training they are pursuing at home. While moral training must be initiated in the home, for consistency, it is equally important that the same moral standards be reinforced in the academic setting. Positive reinforcement during school hours will help to fill their moral "warehouse" more quickly and provide an optimal learning environment. The two home school days give parents more time to train children and build family identity. This unique structure will help equip the next generation to model biblical behavior while strengthening the family unit.

Since it is the family’s responsibility to provide biblical character training, it is vital that parents model the behaviors they are teaching. This responsibility creates a level of accountability inside of the community to nurture and encourage each other in maintaining spiritual growth. LCCS seeks to support parents in balancing life’s priorities through a unique GAPS program. Quarterly reviews provide parents with opportunities for self-evaluation and goal setting. Families come along side each other in prioritizing God first, marriage second, parenting third and then service through our  GAPS program.  LCCS desires to let Christ’s light shine through our families, school and into the community, especially at this crucial time in history where we are witnessing first hand the moral decay of the family structure.

LCCS will provide a supportive school environment for children by upholding biblical and moral principles during school. LCCS uniquely provides the following:

  • like-minded teachers, staff and volunteers trained in upholding biblical, behavioral and moral standards
  • a like-minded community of friends for students
  • a positive peer environment
  • a supportive and encouraging peer group for parents
  • parental support through the GAPS program
  • support and advice in home schooling
  • daily and weekly feedback regarding student behavior (both positive and negative) allowing parents to encourage and train appropriately
  • monthly Dad’s chapel in which father’s lead worship to demonstrate spiritual headship
  • fellowship and bible study opportunities
  • prayer support for families

Management, Personnel, and Advisors

Founders:

Jim and Rhonda Coman
Lynn and Lori Isaacs
David and Julie Miles
Greg and Sally Niemer

Board of Directors:

Greg Niemer, Chairman
David Miles
Jim Coman
Sally Niemer, Officer Liaison

Pastoral Advisors:

Sherry Surratt
Tad Farris

Financial Advisors:

John Hyland
Rich Young

President:

Sally Niemer

Administrator:

Rhonda Coman

Teaching Staff:

Jennie Elverum
Beth Stair
Rhonda Coman
Julie Miles
Julianna Fletcher
Sally Niemer
Janelle Downs

Fundraising Coordinator:

Jennifer Tubbiolo

Parent Volunteers:

Greg and Tara Banks
Jim and Rhonda Coman
Darryl and Janelle Downs
David and Julie Miles
Greg and Sally Niemer
John and Mamie Rand
Don and Clarke Smith
Mickey and Jennifer Tubbiolo
Charlie and Lydia Welling



































 

Personnel

The LCCS staff consists of an administrator, administrative assistant, two part-time classroom teachers, and four special area teachers.


Rhonda Coman
Administrator - Responsible for daily operations, supervision of instructors, curriculum oversight, SAT testing.

  • B.S. degree in education
  • 14 years teaching experience K-6 with 4 years in special needs
  • 3 years tutoring special needs
  • 2 years administration

Julie Miles
Administrative Assistant - Responsible for vital needs within the daily operations.

  • B.S in Social Work
  • 8 years experience in social work, counseling children, adults and families
  • 2 years administrative and counseling experience as Minister of Discipleship
  • 5 years administrative experience overseeing 2 mental health/substance abuse programs


Morning Teacher - Responsible for teaching phonics, spelling, language arts, writing, and kindergarten math.



Afternoon Teacher - Responsible for teaching history, science, and 1st grade math, conducting story time, and overseeing lunch and recess.

  • B.S. degree in elementary education

Special Areas include Worship (Biblical character training), Art, Music, and Spanish.


Contact Information

Lowcountry Christian Community School
295 Seven Farms Drive
Suite C-142
Daniel Island, SC 29492
(843) 412-4508

In-school Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Location: Seacoast Church, Longpoint Campus, Mt. Pleasant

8:30-1:30 Kindergarten
8:30-2:30 1st Grade

Home School Days: Monday and Thursday