our mission is to serve the east cooper catholic community by providing an outstanding catholic education for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 8 in the parishes of christ our king, stella maris, st. benedict's and saint clare of assisi. based on the teachings of jesus, the school strives to inspire the whole child by promoting an educational philosophy characterized by charity, respect and outreach. through strong programs in academics, fine arts, stewardship, and athletics, both staff and students are challenged to fully explore their talents, to equip themselves with the necessary knowledge to interact with the complex global world around them, and to lead active faith-filled lives as true disciples of christ.