We are now accepting applications for new students for the 2024-2025 school year!

New Student Application:

Parents, if you are interested in sending your child to South Side Christian Academy, please fill out the application below and return it to the school at 3523 W. Hill St, Peoria, IL 61605.  We will be in contact with you upon receipt of your application. For information about the application and acceptance process, please click the Application Process button below.

South Side Christian Academy shall admit students of any race, color, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally afforded or made available to students at the school.  It shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs or other school administered programs.

Monthly Giving:

We are thankful for our parents and family members who are choosing to actively contribute to South Side Christian Academy. Click below for instructions on how to become a monthly giver.

Board Meetings:

SSCA Board meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of every month. The first part of each meeting is open to parents. Please let an office staff member know if you would like to attend.

Faith’s Law Mandate against Sexual Abuse in Schools

On December 3, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed Faith’s Law, P.A. 102-0676 (HB 1976), into law. Faith’s Law expands the criminal definition of grooming beyond electronic communications to include written communications and acts committed in person or by conduct through a third party. The law also makes it clear that mandated reporters must report suspected grooming to DCFS under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. In addition to expanding the criminal definition of grooming, Faith’s Law includes several new requirements for schools and educators intended to prevent sexual abuse and misconduct in schools.

The law specifically provides that any violation of the employee code of professional conduct or failure to report a violation may subject an employee to discipline, up to and including dismissal from employment.  As part of this law, we are sharing a copy of the Resource Guide to support you and your family should you need it.  https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Faiths-Law-Resource-Guide.pdf

Sexual Abuse and Molestation Prevention Guidelines

The South Side Christian Academy Sexual Abuse and Molestation Prevention Guidelines can be found in Volume 5 of the SSCA School Board Policies and also here:
https://www.southsidechristianacademy.org/s/SAM-board-policy-vol-5-5-24.pdf