New Family FAQs

List of 16 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.

• Campus Safety

  When school is in session, all campus visitors must first check in at the main gate. Each visitor must present a driver's license or identification card, be screened for clearance, and be issued a visitor's badge for a specific area of campus.
  
  We maintain trained safety personnel on-site before, during, and after school hours. 

• Communication

  Our weekly newsletter, Raider Weekly, is emailed to families every Friday at 4 pm. This communication includes division-specific updates and school-wide announcements. 
  
  Additionally, Lower School (PK–5) teachers share a weekly "Peek of the Week" update, giving parents a preview of upcoming classroom activities, lessons, and units of study. 

• 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/Student Handbook

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

• 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. 

• 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

• School Lunch

  Savannah Christian is proud to partner with FLIK Independent School Dining, a leader in providing exceptional dining experiences for independent schools nationwide. Through this partnership, our students enjoy fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals prepared with quality ingredients and a focus on wellness, variety, and sustainability. Together, SCPS and FLIK are dedicated to serving meals that fuel learning, growth, and success each day.
  
  All students may either bring a lunch from home or purchase lunch from the dining hall.  Parents will receive an email over the summer to create their child's lunch account.
  
  FLIK Dining Options
  
  PK-3rd Grade
  Students in PK through 3rd grade will have two lunch options available each day: a hot meal option and a cold meal option. To help streamline service and ensure accurate meal counts, teachers will collect each student's lunch preference in the classroom every morning. 
  
  4th-12th Grade
  Students in 4th through 12th grade have a variety of options at lunch, including a salad bar, sandwich station, and traditional hot meal. 
  
  Lunch menus are available on our homepage or at https://savcps.flikisdining.com/.

• School Store

  Savannah Christian's new school store, Skull House, will be located in the Business Office. Check back in August for new spirit wear, school essentials, Raider accessories, and more!

• 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.