What denomination (religious affiliation) is KCS?

KCS is a multi-denominational Christian elementary school.  Our school is distinctive in providing education in an environment where God is honoured.  Bible is taught as a separate subject but its principles are interwoven into the fabric of the whole curriculum. 

What grades does KCS offer?

KCS offers Nursery School plus Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8.  Kindergarten is three full days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  Nursery School is for children 2 1/2 to 4 years old and is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays (choice of morning or afternoon).

What curriculum does KCS use?

We use curriculum that meets/exceeds the requirements/standards of the Ontario Ministry of Education.  Curriculum is written by the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools and Christian Schools International.

Are KCS students involved in sports?    

Extra-curricular sports include soccer, volleyball, basketball and track and field.  Students compete in the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School tournaments and out-of-town Christian School tournaments.  Our school features a regulation-size gymnasium. 

What are your class sizes? 

Most of our classes are combined grades which range in size from 8 to 20 students.

What is the tuition cost?

KCS has a family tuition rate.  (Click here for the current tuition rates).   A family with one child will get back approximately $2,500 as a Revenue Canada Tax Refund.  International Student fees are posted separately on our website. 

What are the school's hours?

School starts at 8:25 a.m. with dismissal at 3:05 p.m.  There is a twenty minute morning recess and lunch is from 12:10 - 1:00.

Is KCS a nut-free facility?

Due to the prevalence of nut allergies, we strive to be nut-free throughout the school. In addition, certain classrooms may have other food restrictions due to the life-threatening allergies of a student in that particular class.

Are parents welcome to volunteer at KCS?

Parents are very involved in our school community and involvement is encouraged.

• Yard duty
• Classroom volunteer
• Parent Support Group (hot lunches each Wednesday)
• Fundraising
• Committee membership
• Class trip supervisors

Police checks are required for all volunteers.

What other programs do you offer?

• Art
• Special Resource
• Computer Lab
• Library
• Spring/Christmas Musicals
• Ensemble and Choir
• Enrichment Math Club

Students participate in:

• Frontenac Lennox & Addington Science Fair and Christian School's Science Fair
• Public Speaking
• Remembrance Day Poster Contest
• Spelling Bee of Canada
• Hotel Dieu Art Gallery
• High School Math Rover Program for Grade 8 Students
• Grade 7/8 Enrichment Math Club
• Grade 5/6 & 7/8 Enrichment Program at Queens
• Grade 5/6 VIP Program with the City Police
• Camp Iawah Outdoor Education
• Cataraqui Conservation Outdoor Education Program
• After School Art Enrichment Program
• Battle of the Books competition
• Student Council