Thank you for considering Community Christian School as the partner for your child’s education.

There are a variety of ways to learn about Community Christian School. Exploring the website is a great place to start. Once you’ve had an opportunity to explore the website, we’d love to meet you!
Complete an Enrollment Application found below. Once we receive application, we will contact you to schedule a consultation meeting with our principal. The purpose of this consultation meeting is for us to gather academic and social information about your student. We will also gather information about your relationship with Jesus Christ and how it impacts your role as parents. This meeting is an opportunity to acquaint you more fully with our mission, beliefs, and school policies.
After your orientation meeting, you will be contacted regarding next steps. If we are in full agreement that we are the right school at this time for your child, we will provide a list of items that will need to be completed and on file to secure enrollment for your student.

At least one parent or guardian has a personal testimony of a relationship with Jesus Christ.

There is membership in, or regular attendance at, a church in which the Bible is sincerely believed to be the inspired word of God which is the basis for all life and learning.
There is an understanding of and agreement with the mission of Community Christian School to provide children with a Christ-centered education in which Jesus Christ is acknowledged in every area of life.
There is a commitment on the part of the parents to support the work of Community Christian through prayer, volunteering, and faithfully meeting all financial obligations.
Parents desiring to send students to Community Christian School are in a Biblical marriage which is defined as a covenant relationship between one man and one woman. Single parents or guardians are in a Biblical relationship.
Each student gives evidence of a commitment to the learning process based on past records and entrance interviews.
Each student gives evidence of or potential for emotional stability, a satisfactory behavior record, and adequate social adjustment.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to families in need of assistance that were not able to enroll in the Iowa ESA due to mid-year enrollment or families that are not eligible in the Iowa ESA.
The Scholarship Committee will carefully review all applications. All applications will be reviewed and decisions will be based upon eligibility, need, and money available. Families will be notified formally of scholarship status by mail.
Applications may be picked up from the school office or downloaded from our website. They must be submitted along with the registration packet if enrolling mid-year. If you are applying for an ESA Bridge Scholarship, the application is due by July 1st, 2024.

The value of a Christian education is an investment that cannot be measured.

At CCS, we want Christian education to be a viable possibility for anyone who desires it.

Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is $8,000.
$50 is due with registration
$150 will be billed August 1st, 2024 and due before school starts.
The remaining $7800 will be invoiced monthly in 10 installmen
Students who live more than two miles from CCS can receive a transportation reimbursement from the public school where they reside. Reimbursement forms will be sent home via parent request. Forms will be available in the school office for pickup as well. All forms must be completed by a parent/guardian within the required time frame. Forms for the Fort Dodge School District may be returned to the CCS office and a representative from the FDCSD will pickup the forms when they are due. Forms for any other districts must be returned to the district office by the required date. This is done each semester. The school district where you reside will mail the reimbursement check directly to you.
You can claim up to $250 for tuition and textbook payments on your State of Iowa income tax return. Check with your accountant on how to claim this benefit.