Charleston Charter School for Math and Science

Show your Riptide Pride and Help CCSMS make the Best of Charleston list again this year! We are in the final days of voting! https://vote.charlestoncitypaper.com/kids-and-pets/best-charter-school

These are great opportunities for our CCSMS Scholars to consider for the summer.

Applications are now open for our annual Summer Youth Internship Program!

This six-week program provides teenagers and young adults an opportunity to develop workplace readiness skills and gain hands-on experience in a variety of county departments.

Internships will run from Friday, June 13 to Thursday, July 24, and accepted applicants will earn $15 per hour, working approximately 20 hours per week.

Find eligibility requirements and apply here!https://www.charlestoncounty.org/news/2025/4922-2025summeryouthinternship.pdf

Our classrooms are always in need of a few school supply items. We have scholars who maintain our supply store and deliver them to teachers based on their weekly orders. Here are some items they could use:

Disinfectant wipes (big containers preferably)
Kleenex
Index cards/flash cards
Markers
Pencils
Erasers
Post-it notes (any size, any color)
Sharpies - all colors, kinds
Packs of colored copy paper

Items can be dropped off in the front office or delivered via Amazon or other stores to CCSMS Attn: Supply Store, 1002 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Thanks for supporting CCSMS!

Check out the CCSMS Band! Please consider supporting our Band!

Classroom Champions: Charleston band director looking to tune up band program A Charleston-area charter school band director wants to make sure all his students have the equipment they need for their instruments.

Joining us for the first round of play offs tonight?

Doors open at 5:30, Game starts at 6 pm.

Please review the clear bag policy.

Please remember all SC school campuses are smoke free including vapes.

All individuals under 16 will need to attend with a parent or an adult over 21.

The back parking lot gates will be open to the parking lot.

Thank you to MUSC Hollings Cancer Center and the SC CHEER for the amazing research opportunities our CCSMS scholars have in this program. We look forward to more joining the upcoming cohort!

Do you know a student at Charleston Charter School for Math and Science, Burke High School, North Charleston High School (NCHS) or St. John's High School who's interested in science or medicine?

Our SC CHEER YES program is taking applications now for this two-year summer program that gives students research experience and career mentorship.

Check out the details on our website: https://bit.ly/3S5KZN9

Join us this Saturday for school tours! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOrojZoWyjumjBbdT_tNo3S2KtwkKMWcx1ZKkEiqGQLn7KUg/viewform?usp=sharing

Admissions - Charleston Charter School for Math + Science Online applications are available from this page. Paper applications can be obtained from the school's main office during in-session school days 8:30am - 2:30pm beginning on the date the application opens. Paper copies must be dropped off by 2:30pm on the closing date or postmarked by the closing da...

CCSMS will have a two hour delay for scholars on Monday. Buses will run on a two hour delay. Scholars should not be dropped off before 9:30am. First bell is at 10am.

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UPDATE ON SCHOOL OPERATIONS FOR MONDAY:
Please know that we regret the lack of timeliness in regards to this notification. We have been assessing conditions throughout the weekend and all day today hoping to be able to resume normal operations for Monday. However, we had to make a last-minute decision to operate on a 2-hour delay for students tomorrow. We know that this creates challenges, and we apologize. Please see the below message.

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Charleston County School District schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students on Monday, January 27, 2025. All administrators, teachers, and staff members are expected to report at their regularly scheduled time to ensure preparations for a safe start to the school day; employee concerns about reporting times should be directed to supervisors.

Safety remains our top priority, and we urge everyone to exercise caution while traveling. While our Facilities Management team has been working throughout the weekend to clear snow and ice from our campuses, today’s mid and late afternoon reassessments have suggested that some icy spots still remain–prompting this two-hour delay, primarily to allow for increased daylight and visibility for students.

Please drive slowly and carefully, and be mindful of icy spots in parking lots and on walkways when arriving at school or work. Students walking to school or to bus stops should exercise extreme caution and be on the lookout for lingering snow and ice.
To reduce the risk of slips and falls, please wear appropriate footwear with sturdy soles and good traction. High heels, sandals, or shoes with smooth soles should be avoided, as they may increase the risk of slipping on icy surfaces. We also recommend dressing warmly to stay comfortable in the cold.

Again, safety is our top priority. We thank you for taking these
precautions to ensure a safe, smooth start to the day.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow!

CCSMS will have an elearning day on Friday along with CCSD. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CxJCt7f1k/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Due to icy road conditions and freezing temperatures expected overnight, we will continue eLearning and remote work on Friday, January 24, 2025. This includes the cancellation of all after-school and evening activities.

Students will participate in eLearning on Friday, and their teachers or schools will provide the necessary guidance and resources for a successful day. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact the IT Help Desk at (843) 308-8181 for assistance.

It’s important to note that the state allows up to five eLearning days per school year, and this will exhaust those allowable days. Any additional days off due to weather or emergencies would need to be made up on the designated makeup days in the academic calendar.

We recognize that this situation may create challenges for our families, and we sincerely regret any inconvenience; however, please note that the safety of students and staff is of utmost importance. We continue to closely monitor conditions and will provide updates regarding any changes to weekend events as soon as possible.

Again, thank you for your patience and please stay safe!

Our school tour this week is canceled due to the weather, but make plans to visit CCSMS in February by registering for one of our upcoming tours or open houses at https://charlestonmathscience.org/admissions

CCSMS is now accepting applications for the 25-26 school year for grades 6 to 12. https://www.charlestonmathscience.org/admissions

Due to weather and road conditions CCSMS will have an early dismissal at 1:30pm.

Join us Thursday night for Fall Fest!
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. This is a family friendly event.

CCSMS is following CCSD guidance and moving to eLearning for tomorrow.

CCSD Families,

Due to the forecast for inclement weather this week related to a Tropical Storm Warning in effect for Charleston from Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 and the potential of sustained winds greater than 30 MPH, schools are transitioning to an eLearning day for students tomorrow, Monday, September 16.

Your child’s teacher or school will provide direction about the process for learning on Monday, September 16, 2024.

Kaleidoscope and all other extracurricular activities and afterschool programs scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024, are canceled.

Thank you for your attention to this message, and please, stay safe.

MIT Admissions Officers and Alumni will be holding an information session for interested scholars at Charleston Charter School for Math and Science on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. This is a public event open to those interested in applying , but you must register here:

Charleston Information Session

We love our community partners like Bricks & Brushes Tours- Charleston SC!

BACK TO SCHOOL! Talking, teaching & learning from young people inspires us to see and interact with the world with fresh perspective. Just like Art. The Art class at the Charleston Charter School for Math & Science recently explored the galleries with us, and what they noticed & later put into practice reminded us of why we love to share Charleston’s art with you!

Check out the great meals planned for the rest of the month.

Thank you to our Charleston Charter School for Math and Science families, scholars, bus drivers, faculty and staff for helping make our first day special! We appreciate the helpful parents and guardians who helped problem solve afterschool with dismissal and getting everyone home safely! May tomorrow have a few less rain clouds at 3pm!