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BLESSED SaCramENT CaTHOLIC SCHOOL
It didn’t take long for the parishioners of Blessed
Sacrament Catholic Church, established in 1948, to
realize that a school would enhance their mission. Today,
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
is committed to promoting spiritual,
intellectual and physical growth for K3 through 8th grade
students.
The students who attend BSCS – about 70 percent are of
the Catholic faith – feel welcomed, challenged and supported
by a caring faculty and staff, according to Kathleen Ferri,
assistant director of stewardship and development. Ferri
noted that the longer a student remains at BSCS, the higher
their standardized test scores tend to be. For example, 6th
grade students test on 7th grade levels for language and social
studies and on 8th grade levels for science, while 8th grade
students test at almost 12th grade level in every subject.
“The numbers just go up from there,” Ferri exclaimed.
“We also offer a gifted program for our second through
seventh grade students. Many of our graduates end up at
James Island Charter, Academic Magnet, Bishop England and
School of the Arts.”
Ferri said that although a Catholic education can seem
financially difficult for some families, the staff of BSCS works
hard to make the dream possible with financial assistance.
School fundraisers create scholarships for students who need
them, while parishioners who heartily believe in the cause are
apt to donate time and funds for the good of families who
seek an education from BSCS.
“I knew the reputation of this school and wanted to
be part of it,” commented current headmaster Katharine
Murphy, a native of New York with an extensive background
in Catholic education. “I believe it’s our friendliness and
family-like atmosphere that draws students.”
“There aren’t many things that connect people, but going
to a Catholic school is one of those things,” Ferri remarked.
To learn more about tBlessed Sacrament Catholic School,
or 843-766-2128.
By DENISE K. JamES
Engaging the Mind...Challenging the Body...Enlightening the Soul...
Helping students reach their God-given potential since 1948.
7 Saint Teresa Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
843.766.2128
We engage students with
a traditional Catholic
school curriculum that is
enhanced with Spanish,
PE and movement-based
learning, Computer, Art,
Music and Library .
Serving children
grades
K3 through 8.
We are conveniently located
in the heart of West Ashley
near Avondale.