Middle Tennessee Christian School
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Middle Tennessee Christian School, or MTCS, is a private school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA, chartered on December 9, 1960. The school's main campus is located at 100 E. MTCS Road, 37129. The president is Lynn Watson. The school mascot is the cougar, and the team colors are orange , white, and black.
[edit] Academics
Up until 1975 MTCS offered Kindergarten through eighth grade classes, when the decision was made by the Board of Directors to add one grade a year until a complete high school was available, with the first class graduating in May, 1979. In December, 1978, MTCS received full accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Fast Facts
MURFREESBORO CAMPUS
100 E. MTCS ROAD * MURFREESBORO, TN 37129
PK3-12
38 acre campus
Over 40 classrooms in the Arnette Elementary Building and the High School Building
Robinson Hall (cafeteria)
Charlene Waldron Library
A.N. Miller Gymnasium
Playground
J.L. Ross Softball Field
Lighted sports complex including the Joe Baron Baseball field and Throneberry Stadium (football/soccer field)
Li'l Cougar Den Preschool Building and playground at 204 MTCS Road
New Gymnasium is finished with a weight room and basketball courts
SCHOOL COLORS & MASCOT
Colors: Orange , White, and Black
Mascot: Cougar
FACULTY AND STAFF
50 certified teachers
44% of MTCS teachers have earned masters level or above
78% of MTCS teachers have 5 or more years of experience
62% of MTCS teachers have 9 or more years of experience
54% of MTCS teachers have 14 or more years of experience
37 additional staff members
SCHOOL HOURS
School Hours: 8am - 3pm
PK-6th grade extended care available
AVERAGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Total Enrollment: 721
Pre-Kindergarten: 113
Elementary: 315
Junior High: 103
High School: 190
Average Class Size, TK-6th: 19
Average class Size, 7th-12th: 18
ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
Accreditation:
Southern Association of College and Schools
Memberships:
Independent Schools of the Nashville Area
National Christian School Association
Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association
CHURCH AFFILIATION
Church of Christ
Middle Tennessee Christian School welcomes students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
MTCS does not discriminate in the administration of its education and admissions policies, financial aid program, or any other school program offered for students.
Mission Statement and Beliefs
The mission of Middle Tennessee Christian School is to provide an education based on Christian values and academic excellence in a nurturing environment that will prepare students to become responsible, productive members of the home, church, and community.
WE BELIEVE:
that MTCS exists to train its students intellectually, spiritually, morally, socially, emotionally, and physically.
that the school curriculum should include the study of the Bible as well as the study of the arts and sciences, all taught from a Christian perspective.
that each student is a valued individual made in God’s image with unique spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
that students should be prepared to be useful and responsible citizens in society and the church.
that school personnel, parents, and students are responsible for establishing a proper environment for learning.
that teachers should vary instructional methods to meet individual needs.
that positive relationships and mutual respect should be encouraged within the entire school community.
that students should be provided appropriate opportunities for success through academic and co-curricular activities.
that our students should graduate with the skills necessary to be successful in post-secondary education.
[edit] Athletics
MTCS fields TSSAA Div. 1 teams in the following sports:
Boys
Girls
(*) denotes high school and junior high school sport
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