I am proud to welcome you to McKinney Christian Academy, a campus with a rich history and forging ahead to honor Jesus Christ by teaching students to live biblically through education of mind, body and spirit. At MCA we are committed to developing the spiritual, academic and social components of your student. As you navigate our website, you will discover the distinctiveness of our school and our unique offerings.

This is an exciting time within the MCA school community. Our campus is growing, our students are advancing and our alumni are honoring Christ in their various professional endeavors. As a college preparatory school, MCA will challenge every student to reach their full potential. Our certified, professional teaching staff promote creative thinking and equip our students with a strong foundation built on the engagement from a Biblical perspective in all subjects.

A student’s learning potential at McKinney Christian is limitless. Education and growth opportunities are not limited to the classroom. Our athletics department, fine arts community and co-curricular clubs are staffed with qualified coaches and instructors who dedicate themselves to mentoring and equipping students. Their key focus is the pursuit of excellence, while developing young men and women of strong Christian faith.

I would like to thank you for prayerfully considering MCA as the choice for your children and family. A visit to our campus will allow you to experience the distinctive nature of our faith first approach. I invite you to contact our Admissions Office today to schedule your campus tour.

Thank you for visiting our website. We would be honored to partner with you and your family in the education of your children.

In Christ,

Heath Nivens
Head of School

PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE

All schools, including MCA, strive to cultivate both college preparatory skills and essential life skills. However, it is important to recognize that the character, work ethic, and academic abilities of an 18-year-old are still in development. Maturity of the mind, heart, and overall personal growth is a lifelong journey. Scripture affirms this truth, noting in Luke 2:52 that even Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man.

This holistic, scriptural model of maturity offers a well-rounded framework for reflection. While the journey of growth does not end with the receipt of a diploma, there are foundational training strategies that can significantly enhance the likelihood of a child embracing a Christ-centered belief system, developing strong learning habits, and authentically demonstrating Christ-like character. Although parents serve as the primary shapers of these “portraits,” the school’s role is also deeply influential.

So, what does the school aim to cultivate?  It is our prayer that every student graduates from MCA embodying the following foundational qualities born from a heart that loves Jesus and is prepared to serve and represent him as a Kingdom Ambassador, living out Micah 6:8.

 

This is the Portrait of an MCA Graduate:

1. Body:  A life that models Christ in all things (II Corinthians 5:20) is one that seeks to serve as Jesus did, valuing relationships through seeing others as His image bearers.  A life that models Christ perseveres in trials and testing by leaning into God as the source of one’s strength and maturation.  Pursuing excellence in all areas of life provides testimony to the One who is the source of all things excellent.  This mindset gives one purpose in work because we know we live, work, and serve to please and honor God (Colossians 3:23).  In the outward demonstration of these attributes, the world not only sees a mature believer rooted in a deep reverence for the Lord but also sees a genuine reflection of Jesus.  

 

2. Mind: The Christian liberal arts environment nurtures the mind to become eager to learn, think, and analyze.  A life that listens and increases in learning as pursuers of truth (Proverbs 1:5,7) is one that, first of all, recognizes God’s Word as the ultimate source of authority.  Because this serves as life’s foundation, one embraces learning as a lifelong pursuit where all knowledge is rooted in the manifestation of God’s nature, His creation, His view of humanity, His structure of moral order, and His purpose for all things.  All knowledge across academic disciplines is valued—not merely for a grade—but because the pursuit of learning itself reflects a commitment to scholastic excellence and to disciplining the mind in a way that glorifies God.  As His people, made in His image, we can think critically and creatively as well as demonstrate a work ethic as His ambassadors in areas of education, medicine, law, ministry, engineering, and more.  The fruit of this process is the development of a biblical worldview. 


3. Spirit:  Born of a life that knows and loves God, living as His representatives on earth, seeking ways to advance His Kingdom, and loving others, one’s life fulfills the Great Commandment and Great Commission (Matthew 22:37-40; Matthew 28:19-20).  This kind of life is nurtured when we understand that our lives are ultimately about Him. We love because He first loved us (I John 4:19), and in response, we lead by serving. Recognizing that God has entrusted us with intellect, talents, and gifts shifts our focus away from ourselves and places it rightfully on our Lord. This understanding compels us to reflect the love and character of Jesus Christ to all people, marked by selflessness, a heart of service, and a life devoted to seeking first the Kingdom of God.

 

LOWER SCHOOL

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

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UPPER SCHOOL

MCA Christian Liberal Arts 

Christian Liberal Arts education at MCA integrates the pursuit of truth, knowledge, and understanding with a deep commitment to developing a biblical worldview.  Our demanding, balanced curriculum fosters a Christ-centered love for learning by:  challenging students to think critically and creatively, practice ethical decision making, and model love for community and service to others as committed disciples of Christ.

 

MCA Curricular Core Values

  • Encountering Truth 

The curriculum provides opportunities for students to encounter the integration of 

faith and learning as they engage thoughtfully in the pursuit of truth and wisdom.

 

  • Exercising Christlikeness

The curriculum encourages thinking biblically in exercising Christian virtue 

through biblical integration, defense of the faith, and spiritual formation 

opportunities.

 

  • Equipping for Excellence

The curriculum is based upon a challenging, sequential order of core knowledge 

built upon the mastery of higher-level skills.

 

  • Experiencing Community

The church, home and school partner in providing a Kingdom-focused 

education that guides students throughout life.

 

At MCA, we believe every student is uniquely gifted by God and called to make a difference. We strive to cultivate a learning environment where students are challenged, mentored, and inspired to pursue excellence for the glory of God.