We offer extraordinary opportunities for achievement in academics, as well as personal and spiritual growth. At Maranatha, we are committed to academic excellence and providing a Christ-centered education. Students are encouraged to pursue personal interests and develop their own unique leadership abilities through many extra-curricular, missions, community service and chapel programs. The uniqueness of the individual is respected as we partner with each family to develop well-rounded students and encourage each child to develop their God-given gifts and talents to their fullest.
We wholeheartedly embrace the desire of parents who want more for their children; who desire an education that will prepare their children to live lives that make a difference in the world. As you visit our site, we welcome and encourage you to look at who we are and what we are pursuing. We think you will like what you see and want to experience the MCS difference for yourself! Please prayerfully consider Maranatha Christian. If you have questions or need assistance with this site or the application process, our admissions office will be delighted to help.
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
Application
The application for enrollment must be completed and returned along with the student’s most recent transcript or report card from the previous school. The applicant should also provide his/her most recent standardized test scores.
Interview
After the application for enrollment has been received by the school, an interview will be scheduled. Parents are asked to attend the interview with their child. This interview may include academic screening, administered during the interview or during a separate scheduled session.
References
Applicants in grades 6-8 are required to submit references from previous teachers and from a church leader who knows them. Reference forms are a part of the application packet. Final acceptance into Maranatha is not complete until all required reference forms are received and reviewed by the Administration.
Health Form
A health form, containing information regarding each child’s physical fitness and health history must be completed and returned to the school office. A copy of current or updated immunizations needs to be submitted to the office.
Acceptance
Maranatha reserves the right to deny admission to any student whose behavior/record includes, but is not limited to the following:
a. Expulsion from another school
b. Alcohol or drug violations
c. Consistent truancy or tardiness
d. Vandalism
e. Violations of other school rules
f. Police record
Students applying for admission to Maranatha must be living with a parent or legal guardian and must be in agreement with the statement of faith. The final decision of acceptance (determined by grades, references, academic level, recommendations, discipline record, and other professionally determined criteria) rests with the administration of Maranatha Christian School. Acceptance decisions will be made verbally or in written form to the parents of the applicant(s). Students may be accepted on a probationary status contingent upon behavior and/or academic performance at the discretion of the administrator. Current families have enrollment preference until April 1st of each year.
Registration
After an applicant has been accepted, a registration form is to be completed and returned to the school office with the registration fee (NON REFUNDABLE). At this time the child will be placed on a class enrollment list.
Enrollment Completion
Before a child is allowed to attend classes, the following enrollment procedures are to be completed:
a. Yearly registration fees (non-refundable) are to be paid in full.
b. The current month’s tuition is to be paid in advance.
Re-enrollment Procedures
The following re-enrollment procedures must be completed before a student will be allowed to attend classes for the next school term:
1. All past due accounts are to be cleared with the business office.
2. A pre-registration or registration form must be completed and returned with the registration fee (non-refundable). Families re-enrolling have preference over new students until April 1st (the beginning of open enrollment.
3. Re-enrollment registration must be approved by the administration. Once approved, the student will be placed on a class list for the following school year.
4. September tuition is to be paid on or before the first day of school.
2010-2011 School Year
School Starts August 30, 2010
Registration Fees: $300.00
Registration Fees are Non-Refundable
When registration fees are received the student will be placed on a class list.
Tuition Can be paid annually, semi annually, or in twelve monthly payments, ten payments or in nine monthly payments.
Tuition
Annual $2340.00
Twelve monthly payments-$195.00 (To be made June through May)
Ten monthly payments-$234.00 (To be made August through May)
Nine Montly payments-$260.00 (To be made September through May)
The first tuition payment must be paid before the first day of class and a copy of up to date, required immunizations and birth certificate received to allow a child to attend class.
Extended Care Elementary and Middle School
Available from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
$115.00 per month or $2.75 per hour
Snack fee: $7.00 per month
Kindergarten
Full Day Kindergarten--8:15 to 2:15pm Cost $195.00 per month, twelve monthly payments
Annual Cost: $2,340.00
Kindergarten Extended Care: $115.00 per month
or $2.75 per occasional use 7:00am to 6:00pm
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To see the student handbook go to the Handbook webpage in our Parents Resources section