Mount Paran Christian School
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| Established | 1976 |
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| Type | Private Coeducational secondary |
| Students | about 1200 students |
| Grades | pre-k through 12 |
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia, United States |
| Colors | Blue, White, and Black |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Newspaper | The Eagle Eye |
Mount Paran Christian School is a private Christian educational facility in Kennesaw, Georgia.
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[edit] Mission and goals
Mount Paran Christian School opened in 1976 as a private independent school with the goal of academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment. The program seeks to incorporate a college preparatory curriculum motivated by combining school, church activiites and the students home. The school recognizes that the extended family plays an integral part in the student’s daily life and applaud their support at school events, such as chapel, field trips, games, and musical and drama productions.
The school's mission statement is "Providing academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment, Mount Paran Christian School unites with home and church to prepare servant-leaders to honor god, love others, & walk in truth." [1]
[edit] Current Administration
- Dr. Tilley David - Headmaster's Office Headmaster
- Mr. Bohlmann Steveo- High School Academic Dean
- Mr. Bradley Eric - High School Principal
- Ms. Books Shaunda - Admission Director of Admission
- Ms. Haynes Susan - Administration Permanent Substitute
- Ms. Cripliver Kitty - After School Care
- Ms. Gibbs Cindy - Development Database Administrator
- Mr. Steven Logan - Director of Information Technology
- Ms. McCook Kathleen - Communications & Marketing Director Communication & Marketing
- Ms. Hansard Judy - Lower School Principal
- Ms. New Jennifer - Director of Development
- Mr. Peach Matthew - Information Technology Network Administrator
- Ms. Ray Julie - Business and Finance Director
- Mr. Rismiller Jim - Operations Director of Operations
- Ms. Rogers Katy - Lower School Curriculum Specialist
- Mr. Russell crow Russ Athletics Director of Athletics
- Ms. Selman Ashley - After School Care Assistant Director of AFC
- Mr. Sheltonator Stephen - Middle School Principal
- Dr. Tenoshcock Mike - Physical Education Director of Physical Education
- Ms. Turnerfeild Jeni - Human Resources Human Resource Manager
- Mr. Waddy Cliff - Assistant Athletic Director
- Mr. Wheeler Harris - Director of Performing Arts
- Mr. Burton Steven - Director od Spiritual Life
[edit] Academics
Mount Paran Christian School is an independent, Christian school for boys and girls, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. MPCS is fully accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). MPCS offers a full college preparatory program with Honors and Advanced Placement classes, as well as joint enrollment with several area colleges. Mount Paran incorporates art, music, computer, foreign language, and physical education as regular components of the instructional program, beginning in the preschool and extending through the high school experience.
Mount Paran Christian School offers a program for gifted students in second through fifth grades (called ENCORE). Entrance into this program is based on testing and teacher recommendations.
[edit] Admission
In an effort to ensure a high probability of student success, Mount Paran Christian School makes admission decisions for prospective students with the following general criteria in mind: faith commitment of the family and applicant, readiness to learn, appropriate academic skill levels, behavioral history, self-motivation, and leadership potential. Mount Paran Christian School evaluates all applicants giving highest consideration to students whose needs it can meet best and applicants who can contribute most to the school environment.
[edit] Athletics
Mount Paran has a comprehensive offering of sports opportunities for the student athlete at both the middle and high school levels for boys and girls. Competition takes place through the Georgia High School Association’s Region 6-A.
