Why COKSM?
Christ Our King – Stella Maris school has a tradition dating back to 1950 of providing our students a well- rounded Catholic education. As our Mission Statement reads: “Our Mission is to serve the East Cooper Catholic Community by providing an outstanding Catholic education for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade in the parishes of Christ Our King, Stella Maris, St. Benedict and St. Clare of Assisi. Based on the teachings of Jesus, the school strives to inspire the whole child by promoting an educational philosophy characterized by charity, respect and outreach. Through strong programs in academics, fine arts, stewardship and athletics, both staff and students are challenged to fully explore their talents, to equip themselves with the necessary knowledge to interact with the complex world around them, and to lead active faith-filled lives as true disciples of Christ.”
COKSM is accredited by the Cognia Global Commission, earned the status of National Blue Ribbon School in 2009 and 2023, and has been voted Best Private School in the area for several years running.
COKSM offers our students a safe environment, a faith-filled, rigorous curriculum which includes our weekly Wednesday School Mass and numerous service project opportunities, our Student Success Program (see Academics section of website), and a host of extracurricular programs including:
- High School Credits for Algebra, Geometry and Spanish
- Enrichment classes in Art, Music, Physical Education and Technology
- Archery
- Basketball
- Dance
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Golf
- Crusaders 4 Christ (Girls Christian Fellowship)
- Harmonia Choir
- Musical Theatre
- National Junior Beta Club
- Math Counts Competitions
- Spelling Bee Competition (Regional and State level)
*Students in grades 7 and 8 are eligible to play sports at Bishop England High School, if that sport is not offered at COKSM.
Our administration, office team, faculty and parent community are all focused on providing our students with the very best of opportunities, which we believe provides each of our students with the best chance for them to maximize their success while at our school and beyond.
We would love the opportunity to discuss our school with all prospective students and parents. Contact our school to find out how.