Your child might need more academic challenge and individual attention than the typical school classroom can offer. Guided by the caring teachers at Columbia Independent School, your child will become a confident student who is prepared for college and life beyond.
and United States History, 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)
Club or Organization: Academic Team, Club Cube, Drama Club, Geography Bee, La Mesa Latina, Latin Club, Lower School Clubs, Math Club, Math Competitions, Music Competitions, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Poetry Out Loud, Science Olympiad, Spelling Bee, Student Council, Writing Club
Arts and Music Programs: Art, Band, Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field
School Notes
Who We Are
Columbia Independent School guides students in their pursuit of
excellence, beginning with children at the earliest stages of
development in junior kindergarten and creating a seamless
educational experience through graduation. Our intentionally
crafted curriculum is designed to stretch the mind of every child
and provide exemplary support for students throughout the lower,
middle, and upper school divisions. CIS prepares students
for the rigorous academic life in college and success in the global
world. This preparation is achieved through small class sizes, a
committed faculty, a safe and close-knit community built on diverse
backgrounds, and lively and engaging classrooms, which exude the
joy of living.
Inside CIS
The faculty and staff at CIS create an intimate
learning environment where students receive personalized, quality
instruction and guidance throughout their academic journey.
Students are engaged with a strong liberal arts curriculum, which
includes courses in the fine arts, foreign languages such as Latin,
and many others. In addition, the Center for Inspiration,
Innovation, and Investigation enhances a student`s natural
curiosity through hands-on experiences that build
problem solving and collaboration skills. CIS has
the unique opportunity to bring students together at all grade
levels through cross-divisional class projects, assemblies and
socials, and all-school community events.
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(2 reviews)
54/28/2022
Best school in Columbia hands down, teachers are top notch and the small class sizes make you very close with your classmates. The only downside is the lack of sports, but everything else is great!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lol
54/6/2019
My child started CIS in 6th grade in Fall 2018. Our family cannot say enough good things about how wonderful the experience of being a part of the CIS community has been;, or how the positive learning environment has impacted our student. He loves school and learning and could not be happier. As a gifted child other schools found our student problematic rather than a positive. asset. The social/human environment ( students and staff) in conjunction with high academic expectations, with support for every child, is impressive. Making the choice of CIS has been the best decision.
- Posted by Parent - Topsy
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The fallout of the economic and financial meltdown of 2009 was far reaching. Private schools did not escape the consequences either. But that may be a good thing for you.
At last we have a dedicated phone number for suicide and crisis support. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is 988. More about it and suicide prevention here.
School shootings and other emergency situations won't happen in your school, right? Who knows! Better to put in place the steps necessary to protect the school community than to be caught unprepared.
