New Family FAQs

List of 12 frequently asked questions.

• Allergies and Medical Forms

  Over the summer, you will receive a notification from Blackbaud to complete the annual health information on our school portal. If you have any questions about these forms, please contact our school nurse, Mrs. Blake Vickroy, at bvickroy@savcps.com.

• Athletics Team Registration

  Savannah Christian offers athletic opportunities for students in grades 5th through 12th. For more information or to register your student, please contact our Athletic Director, Greg Phillips, at gphillips@savcps.com.

• Campus Events

  Our upcoming campus events are updated throughout the year on our calendar page.

• Holidays and School Calendars

  School Holidays (school and offices closed) 

  • September 7 (M): Labor Day
  • October 16-October 19: Fall Break 
  • November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break 
  • December 21-January 4: Christmas and New Year’s Break 
  • January 18 (M): Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 
  • February 12-15: Winter Break 
  • March 17 (W): St. Patrick’s Day 
  • March 26 (F): Good Friday 
  • March 29-April 2: Spring Break 

  
  

  For a full list of holidays, conference days, and other special events, please visit the Calendar page of our website. 

• Late-Start Wednesdays (Grades 6-12 only)

  Middle School (Grades 6-8)

  8:30 am-3:00 pm 

  
  

  Upper School (Grades 9-12)

  8:45 am-3:15 pm 

• Parent-Teacher Fellowship (PTF)

  The Parent-Teacher Fellowship (PTF) at SCPS fosters meaningful partnerships between families and the school. Through volunteer support, community-building events, and collaboration with faculty and staff, the PTF works to enhance the student experience and strengthen connections across our school community. All SCPS parents and guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate.

  
  

  PTF meetings are held on the first Friday of each month in Commons ‘51 (cafeteria). For more information or questions, please contact our PTF President, Mrs. Jackie Schott, at ptfpresident@savcps.com. 

• Parent/Student Handbook

  A copy of our Parent and Student Handbook is available electronically on our Blackbaud Parent Group.

• School Hours

  Lower School (Grades PK-5)

  8:00 am-2:35 pm (drop-off begins at 7:35 am) 

  
  

  Middle School (Grades 6-8)

  8:15 am-3:00 pm 

  
  

  Upper School (Grades 9-12) 

  8:20 am-3:15 pm

• Summer Camp

  SCPS offers summer camps for students in rising kindergarten through eighth grade. For more information, please visit the Summer Camp page of our website. 

• Summer Reading

  Summer reading is required for all new and current students. To access your child’s summer reading assignment, please visit the Back to School page on our website and scroll down to the “Summer Reading” tab. 

• Tuition and Billing

  Your student billing account may be found on Blackbaud under the “Billing” tab. For questions, please contact Melissa Shuman from the business office at mshuman@savcps.com or 912-721-2118.

• Used Uniform Closet

  The Parent-Teacher Fellowship (PTF) maintains a well-stocked used uniform closet with gently used uniforms available at discounted prices! The closet is located in the Kelley Gym. Please stop by the Business Office to receive a building pass before heading to the closet.