Columbia Independent School
School Notes Overview:
CIS is invested in development of the total person, which is reflected in the school mission statement: "To guide students in the pursuit of excellence through academic, physical, and creative achievement while exemplifying a commitment to integrity, trust and responsibility. To encourage students to realize the joy of living through personal achievement and service to others in preparation for higher learning and community life." Every student, junior kindergarten through twelfth grade, is challenged daily to fulfill his or her potential. CIS emphasizes a classic curriculum, including art, drama, foreign languages, language arts, Latin (beginning in sixth grade), mathematics, music, physical education, science, and social studies. At the Lower School (K-5), students learn Spanish all six years. All academic courses at CIS are designated as honors courses. At the Upper School (6-12), ninth through twelfth grade students are able to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses in art, foreign language, language arts, mathematics, and social studies. Small class size (typically 18 or less) maximizes student learning through increased personal attention and participation. Most importantly, all of our students learn from faculty members who believe in lifelong learning and model it by their own example. At CIS, students are active partners in the learning process....
School Overview:
Columbia Independent School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Independent Schools Association of the Central States |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1998 | ||
| County | Boone County, MO | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 216 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(MO) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 16% | 19% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 26 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 28 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 13 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 14 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 8 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 2 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 66% | ||
| Average Class Size | 10 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 10 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| Art | Calculus AB | ||
| English Language and Composition | English Literature and Composition | ||
| European History | Latin (Vergil) | ||
| Psychology | Spanish Language | ||
| Statistics (online course) | United States Government (online course) | ||
| and United States History | |||
| Average SAT score | 2004 | ||
| Average ACT score | 30 | ||
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal | ||
This School |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 176 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | Lower School (K-5) tuition and fees: $9,530 Upper School (6-12) tuition and fees: $11,650 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 34% | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | ||
| Head of School | Scott K. Gibson III | ||
| Admissions Director | Keija Parssinen | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 4 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cross Country | ||
| Golf | Tennis | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 7 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) | Latin Club | ||
| Math Club | National Honor Society | ||
| National Junior Honor Society | Science Club | ||
| Student Council | |||
School Notes:
- CIS is invested in development of the total person, which is reflected in the school mission statement: "To guide students in the pursuit of excellence through academic, physical, and creative achievement while exemplifying a commitment to integrity, trust and responsibility. To encourage students to realize the joy of living through personal achievement and service to others in preparation for higher learning and community life." Every student, junior kindergarten through twelfth grade, is challenged daily to fulfill his or her potential. CIS emphasizes a classic curriculum, including art, drama, foreign languages, language arts, Latin (beginning in sixth grade), mathematics, music, physical education, science, and social studies. At the Lower School (K-5), students learn Spanish all six years. All academic courses at CIS are designated as honors courses. At the Upper School (6-12), ninth through twelfth grade students are able to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses in art, foreign language, language arts, mathematics, and social studies. Small class size (typically 18 or less) maximizes student learning through increased personal attention and participation. Most importantly, all of our students learn from faculty members who believe in lifelong learning and model it by their own example. At CIS, students are active partners in the learning process.
- Profile last updated: 09/03/2009
In the News:
- SPORTSCENE (Columbia Daily Tribune)
posted on October 13, 2009 at 07:08:09 pm
Competing against nine area schools at the Moberly Country Club, Columbia Independent School’s middle-school girls cross-country team won the Moberly Invitational on Oct. 1. - Kirksville sweeps Hickman 9-0 (Kirksville Daily Express)
posted on September 29, 2009 at 08:32:19 pm
Tigers win another home match in impressive fashion. - St. Pius X runners compete at Ashland (Moberly Monitor-Index)
posted on September 25, 2009 at 07:27:49 pm
Moberly St. Pius X School cross country team competed Wednesday at the Southern Boone Middle School Eagles Run hosted in Ashland. The lady Trojans finished fourth out of five schools in the girls competition, however, there were not enough St. Pius X boys runners to post a team score. - Storage locks broken at private school site (Columbia Daily Tribune)
posted on September 23, 2009 at 07:07:36 pm
Six storage trailers were broken into last week at Columbia Independent School, but no items were reported stolen. - Merit scholars list has 18 local teens (Columbia Daily Tribune)
posted on September 17, 2009 at 07:07:11 pm
Eighteen Columbia students are among the top 1 percent of high school seniors in the nation, according to a scholarship program.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (65202) | School Zip (65202) |
(MO) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 35,834 people | 5,593,929 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 36% | 18% |
| Population Average Age | 31 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $38,916 | $45,202 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 29 years old | 43 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (65202) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 61% / 39% | 69% / 31% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Christian Fellowship School - 277 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
- Columbia Sda Junior Academy - 54 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
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