From St. Louis to Southside Christian: How Jude Found His Crew
In Unmuted: The 1:7 Project, a student-led vlog captures the authentic voices and real-world impact of high schoolers at Southside Christian School. Grounded in Jeremiah 1:7—"Do not say, 'I am too young'... You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you"—this platform gives our students the mic to share how they are discovering their purpose and building a culture where students belong.
Moving across the country is never easy. When my family relocated from St. Louis, Missouri, I was coming from Chaminade College Preparatory School and didn't really know what to expect. But after my parents met some SCS students and heard great things, they booked a campus tour.
I spent part of my spring break shadowing at SCS. When school started, I connected with people on day one. By second semester—and especially after experiencing J-Term together—those initial connections turned into actual lifelong friendships.
A Day in the Life: Soccer, Block Schedules, and Big Plans
The 90-Minute Block Shift
When I first started, classes were much shorter. Switching to 90-minute blocks wasn't my favorite change at first, but it turned out to be a solid upgrade. The longer periods give you actual time in class to knock out homework, ask teachers questions, and breathe a little during class breaks.
Classes That Matter
Taking Financial Literacy last year was a game-changer. It’s stuff you actually use in the real world. Right now, I am prepping for the SAT (after tackling the PSAT and Pre-ACT) and planning to work closely with Director of College Counseling Alicia Womick. My main question for her will be: "What's the #1 thing I can do right now to get ready for college?"
Year-Round Soccer Life
If I'm not in class, I'm on the pitch. I play for the SCS Sabres and year-round club soccer with CESA (Carolina Elite Soccer Academy). I play alongside guys from all over the area. My goal is to study mechanical engineering and play Division I soccer on the East Coast, so college recruitment is huge for me right now.
Why SCS Hits Different
"It’s just a really good community. You can’t find this at a public school. It’s a place where you actually build lifelong friends and grow in your faith."
Whether you're moving from halfway across the country or just looking for a place where you actually belong, SCS isn't just a school—it's a launchpad.
Southside Christian School
Southside Christian School is a mission-driven, college preparatory school dedicated to equipping students of Christian parents to grow in Christ, excel academically, and impact their community. In partnership with the home and local church, Southside Christian fosters a Christ-centered environment where students experience spiritual and personal transformation. The school serves its community through a rigorous academic curriculum featuring over 48 Dual Enrollment, Honors, and AP courses, rich experiential learning opportunities, an award-winning fine arts program, and competitive athletics spanning more than 34 SCHSL teams.
For questions or to schedule a tour for your prospective high school student, contact Admissions Coordinator Abby Watson (8th-12th grade). Call 864-234-7595 or email enrollment@southsidechristian.org.
