Back to School: Sumter Christian School
420 S. Pike West
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
Contact information
Administrator - Ron Davis: (803) 773-1902 or ron.davis@sumterchristian.org
Principal - Matthew Marritt: (803) 773-1902 or matt.marritt@sumterchristian.org
Administrative supervisor - Lucy Davis: (803) 773-1902 or lucy.davis@sumterchristian.org
Academic calendar
Calendar events can be found under the "About" drop-down menu on the homepage of the website, sumterchristian.org.
Open House
On Friday, Aug. 6, parents and students meet with their teachers during the annual Open House (1-7 p.m.) on a drop-in basis. The public is invited to visit and take a tour of the facilities.
Starting and ending time
School starts at 8:05 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 9, for all grades (preschool through 12th). Preschool dismisses at noon, kindergarten through third grade at 2:45 p.m. and grades 4-12 at 3:10 p.m.
New student registration
Students may enroll any weekday before school starts (or transfer after school starts) if space is available. Parents should call (803) 773-1902 for information about enrolling their children or come by the school. Office hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays and 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. after school starts.
Entrance fees are $220 for preschool, $280 for kindergarten through eighth grade and $325 for ninth through 12th grade. Tuition is $3,223 for preschool, $3,916 for kindergarten and $4,565 for grades 1-12.
Monthly payment plans are available, and discounts are provided when two or more children from the same family attend. Book fees vary by grade level and can be found under "Admissions/Forms and Documents" on the drop-down menu on the website. Scroll down to find the document. The "Financial Information" link is on the "Forms and Documents" page also (for a summary of all fees and discounts).
Dropoff location
Students may be dropped off at the front or rear doors of the two main school buildings. The church foyer entrances are closed. Students in preschool through third grade are picked up at the front porch. Students in grades four through 12 are picked up at the rear entrance.
Uniforms/dress code
All students in grades K-12 wear "business casual" collared shirts (any solid color or conservative patterns). Slacks and knee-length shorts must be navy, black or khaki and not baggy.
COVID-19 protocol
The school staff will continue to clean and sanitize as we did last year, but virtual instruction will not be offered this year. Updates to the protocol will be emailed to all parents and posted on the website as needed. Masks are optional.