Welcome to Cascade Christian Schools’ Puyallup Elementary!
We are so glad you’re here! Below are some frequently asked questions:
When is arrival and dismissal?
Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. (9:30 a.m. on Mondays) and end at 3:00 p.m. Students may be dropped off beginning at 8:15 a.m. unless they are attending Cougar Club. Pick-up time is 3:00–3:15 p.m.; students not picked up by 3:15 p.m. will join Cougar Club.
How many classes are there at each grade level?
It varies from year to year depending on enrollment. Each grade level has 1–2 classes.
What are the teacher credentials?
All K-12 teachers at CCS are Washington State–certified and teaching in their field of expertise. In addition to state certification, our teachers are further trained as Christian school–certified.
How many students per class?
The average class size is 18–22 students.
Do your students take standardized testing?
We conduct MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) testing in the fall and the spring, and teachers review results to maximize student learning.
What type of technology do you offer students?
Students begin computer classes in first grade, focusing first on computer literacy—learning the parts of the computer and the language of technology. By sixth grade, students will have had opportunities to apply Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in classroom projects.
Do you offer PE, music, library, or band?
All elementary students experience the following specialist classes as part of their regular curriculum: Physical Education, General Music, and Library. First through sixth graders have Computer class. All sixth-grade students experience instrumental music through our Elementary Band program.
Do you offer tuition assistance?
Yes, we offer Variable Tuition. Once a student is accepted and enrolled, the family may apply for Variable Tuition.
Do you accept students with special needs?
Our entrance testing and interview process help our administrators determine whether we are able to serve and support the individual needs of students. We are open to enrolling any student with any additional support needs as long as we feel we are properly equipped to serve them well.
Do you provide transportation?
We do not offer transportation through our school district. Most children come to school in carpools arranged by their parents. To help facilitate this process, the school office is able to direct parents to other CCS families who live in the same vicinity.
Do students wear uniforms?
Students in our schools do not wear uniforms. The complete dress code is stated in the District Parent/Student Handbook. In general, students are expected to be well-groomed in clean, properly fitting clothing appropriate for school activities and suitable for a Christian school environment.
What type of care do you offer to students before and after school? Is the fee included in the tuition? How do I sign up?
Our dynamic Cougar Club, which operates from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., provides loving care and enriching opportunities outside of regular school hours. The fee is a separate tuition, based on the number of hours for which the student is enrolled each week. There is also the opportunity to utilize the program on a drop-in, as needed basis. Parents may enroll their students in the program by filling out the application and contracting for the days required.
Do you have a lunch program?
Yes, we have a hot lunch program. Lunches are prepared on site. Lunch prices are $4.50 for students in grades K-2, $5.00 for grades 3-6, and $.75 for milk or juice. The current menu is on the Puyallup Elementary page.
How do you handle discipline problems?
Our behavior and discipline expectations and processes can be found in our District Parent/Student Handbook.
What is the procedure if we know ahead of time that our child will be absent for a reason other than illness?
Parents are asked to let the office know before 9:00 a.m. by phone or email if their child will be absent that day. If you know ahead of time that your child will be absent, let your child’s teacher and the office know. Prearranged absences for vacations must be approved by the principal. You may also notify us via the Absent/Tardy Notification on the CCS website.
How do I contact my child’s teacher?
You may contact your child’s teacher by email through the CCS website. You may also contact your child’s teacher by calling the school office. The office personnel will either connect you if the teacher is available or give the teacher a message to return your call. Your child’s teacher will attempt to reach you within 24 hours.
What sports are offered for elementary students?
CCS offers a variety of athletic opportunities for elementary-age students. Click here for more information or call the campus office.
How do I get involved in the parent group?
Our Parents for Cascade (PfC) group meets once a month for an event planning and fellowship time. Call the office for the next meeting date. All parents are welcome!
What denomination is your school?
Cascade Christian Schools is an independent, interdenominational Christian school system. Our founding churches are Sound Life Church of the Assemblies of God, Champions Centre, and Destiny Christian Center. Faculty and staff members and CCS families worship at a variety of Christian churches in our area. All staff members must be born-again Christians and actively participate in a local church.
What are “Cougar Family Groups”?
Cougar Family Groups are small groups of students who meet for the purpose of connecting with each other and with God through study of His Word. All elementary students are divided into one of these small groups on their campus. Cougar Family Groups also provide awesome leadership development opportunities for sixth grade students, who are prepped ahead of time to lead these groups, under their teacher’s supervision.
What can students expect in their Cougar Family Groups?
Students can expect fun, engaging, and immersive lessons from Scripture, along with sharing and a time of prayer.
How often do students meet in their Cougar Family Groups?
Cougar Family Groups meet once a month during our weekly scheduled time slot for chapel.
How do you keep students safe on campus?
Our CCS director of safety and security works to establish programs, procedures, and training to increase the safety of all CCS campuses. Emergency preparedness is a key way that we keep children safe on campus. We routinely rehearse procedures that our staff would use in the event of an emergency incident. We regularly conduct drills for fire, lockdown, shelter-in-place, evacuation to a mutual aid site, lahar, and earthquake.
Other safety procedures on campus include the following: all staff members wear staff identification badges; all visitors are instructed to check in and out at the school office and to wear an identification badge while on campus; all outside doors remain locked throughout the day, and main doors are monitored; safe routes for traveling around campus are taught to students and reinforced routinely; playground times are supervised by a team of trained playground supervisors; dismissal procedures are monitored carefully; playground areas and routes to playground areas are off limits to vehicles during school hours; and students are always supervised and are not allowed to walk around campus alone.
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Give our campus a call at (253) 841-2091.