Prospective Families - MCA at a Glance!
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Mission Statement:McKinney Christian Academy exists to honor Jesus Christ by teaching students to live biblically through education of mind, body and spirit.
School & Community:McKinney Christian Academy is a Christian, independent, coeducational, inter-denominational, college preparatory day school. MCA was founded in 1992 and currently enrolls 440 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
FACULTY: The faculty is comprised of 65 professional employees: 3 PhD degrees, 7 Masters degrees, and 43 Bachelor's degrees. McKinney Christian Academy seeks to hire faculty members who exhibit professionalism, teaching expertise, Godly influence and the ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. ACCREDITATIONS and MEMBERSHIPS: Fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation & School Improvement (SACS-CASI) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Members of Texas Association of Non-Public Schools (TANS), Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC ), The College Board (SAT), American College Test (ACT), National Honor Society (NHS), National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). ADMISSIONS: Admission to McKinney Christian Academy is selective. Students from Christian homes, who demonstrate an acceptable level of capability, are admitted on the basis of previous school records, standardized test scores, teacher and character recommendations, evaluation and interview. The school seeks to enroll students from all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. Since God's love extends equally to all people, McKinney Christian Academy welcomes and encourages any of His children regardless of race, sex, color or nationality to apply for admission, scholarship and all programs of the school and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or nationality in the administration of any program of the school. ACTIVITIES: McKinney Christian Academy is a class 3A school and a member of Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS). The MCA athletic program includes basketball, baseball, football, cross-country, volleyball, cheerleading, golf, softball, track and field. Additional opportunities include band, choir, drama, chapel, photography, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, student government, Duke TIPS, TAPPS academic competitions, and community service opportunities. COMMUNITY: MCA is located on approximately 60 acres in the city of McKinney; a rapidly growing residential and professional community in the center of Collin County. McKinney was named the fastest growing city of it's size in 2005. |
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