Community Christian School
A Continuous Journey of Faith and Excellence

Student growth often unfolds gradually over years of learning, experience, and development. At Community Christian School, that belief is reflected in the phrase “Once a Knight, always a Knight,” in which academics, fine arts, athletics, and faith formation are approached as interconnected parts of a student’s development from early childhood through graduation.

The phrase also reflects how that development is built over time. Each grade is designed to prepare students for the next, creating continuity from the earliest years through graduation. Rick Johnson, who arrived at CCS last June after four decades in education, sees that long-term progression as one of the school’s defining strengths. This year’s graduating class includes several seniors who first enrolled as two- and three-year-olds, many of whom have been accepted to their first-choice colleges.

“One of the most rewarding parts of CCS is watching students grow from early childhood into confident young adults prepared for college, service, and life,” says Johnson, Head of Schools.

Faith at the school is not confined to the classroom. Biblical principles shape how students approach academics, athletics, and daily conduct, and community service remains a consistent part of student life. This year’s graduating seniors completed 8565 service hours over their four years of high school. For instance, one senior has led worship and singing at weekly chapel services throughout his time at the school. At the same time, another has built a record of civic leadership through the Stockbridge Youth Council and broader involvement in community initiatives.

Shared values are central to how CCS builds its community. Small class sizes, typically fifteen students or fewer, give teachers the ability to know students individually and provide more personalized support. That same philosophy extends to admissions, where families are introduced to its mission and educational philosophy to help ensure strong alignment between education and home. Faculty hiring follows a similar approach, and some of the graduates have returned to teach after completing their degrees, continuing the culture that shaped them as students.

That involvement also extends into broader school life, where parents and guardians play an active role in the community. Through the Knights Fellowship, families help organize events and support campus initiatives. Most recently, parents coordinated the elementary Once Upon a Time dance and assisted staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. The Partners in Education program further strengthens those relationships by connecting with local organizations and businesses whose values align with the mission.

The approach has also earned recognition across multiple independent benchmarks. Niche.com ranked CCS the number one K–12 Christian school in Henry County for the first time in its academic history. The Georgia Business Journal named it the Best of Georgia state winner, and it earned AP Honor Roll Platinum status, the only school, public, or private in Henry County to reach that level. The school’s long-term focus on academic preparation, student development, and values-based education also contributed to its recognition as a Top Christian College-Preparatory K-12 School.

“We don’t aim to excel in just one area while treating the rest as average. We strive for excellence across everything we do,” says Kristin Doss, Director of Marketing and Communications.

CCS plans to create additional space next year to keep pace with rising enrollment. The expansion of the AP program moves forward at the same time, and it believes that technology could open new course choices. Student interests guide those digital possibilities, along with varied learning paths and personalized options that remain part of the approach, growing with the infrastructure.

Johnson sees this year’s graduating seniors as a living reflection of its enduring method. Though their journey spans many years, it has been shaped steadily through growth in learning, belief, responsibility, and giving back. Because of this foundation, they step away ready for higher education, yet also grounded in purpose and guidance for what follows. Their path captures how CCS aims to nurture each learner: not in fragments, but as part of something steady, meaningful, and built over time.