2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School Parent and Student Handbook
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Elastic Clause
The Mount Paran Christian School Board of Trustees and school administration reserve the right to...
Non-discriminatory Statement
Mt. Paran Christian School Inc. (formally Mount Paran Christian School or MPCS) is an Equal Oppor...
Section 1 — Who We Are
Mission Statement
Providing academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment, Mount Paran Christian School unit...
Vision Statement
Mount Paran Christian School aspires to be a national school leader by providing an innovative ed...
Core Values
In support of our mission, MPCS is founded on four core values. MPCS is Christ-Centered, Learning...
Statement of Faith
Mount Paran Christian School is a nondenominational, covenantal school that is unapologetically C...
Covenant Statement
Mount Paran Christian School is a covenant school and expects each of its participating families ...
MPCS Code of Conduct and Lifestyle Agreement
As a Christian community committed to “preparing servant-leaders to honor God, love others, and w...
Section 2 — Admission
Section 3 — Tuition and Financial Policies
Student Eligibility Enforcement
If an account is overdue, all payments deposited from parents will first be applied to tuition an...
Payment Plans
• One-pay plan – due in full by June 1 • Three-pay plan (additional fee) – payment 1: due by Jun...
Late Enrollment
Students entering school after September 1 will pay the $75.00 application fee, all related regis...
Penalties
Failure to make the first tuition payment on time will result in a $100.00 late fee and the stude...
Withdrawal Policies
When a student requests to withdraw from the school, a completed withdrawal form must be submitte...
Financial Aid Program
Mount Paran Christian School is committed to providing a Christ-centered education for families w...
Financial Aid Application Procedures
The following procedures should be followed to apply for aid for the academic year it will be awa...
GOAL Student Scholarship Procedures
In 2008, House Bill 1133 was passed into law, allowing Georgia taxpayers to redirect a portion of...
Section 4 – Handling of Parent and Student Information
Data Privacy Policy
You are responsible for reading this privacy policy regarding how MPCS uses personal information ...
Collection of Information
We collect personally identifiable information, like names, postal addresses, email addresses, et...
Cookie/Tracking Technology
The MPCS website may use cookie and tracking technology depending on the features offered. Cookie...
Distribution of Information
Mount Paran Christian School does not rent, sell, trade, or provide personal information to indiv...
Commitment to Data Security
Your personally identifiable information is kept secure. Mount Paran Christian School maintains c...
Privacy Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about our privacy policy, you may contact the di...
Records
A permanent cumulative file is maintained for each student. The main content of each file relates...
Online Learning Management Systems and COPPA Information
We are committed to high-quality teaching and learning. We realize that part of 21st century lear...
Solicitation
The Board of Trustees has established the policy that no individuals, groups, or organizations wi...
Custody Policies
In situations where a student is living with a guardian or with one parent following a divorce, c...
Cooperation with Other Agencies
MPCS is committed to cooperating with state agencies in supporting state and local laws, codes, a...
Section 5 — Safety, Health, and Security
At MPCS, safety and security is a continuous 24-hours a day, seven days a week practice, covering...
Tobacco, Drug, and Alcohol-free Campus
Mount Paran Christian School maintains a tobacco, drug (narcotics), and alcohol-free campus. The ...
Tobacco, Drug, and Alcohol Student Policy
It is the intent of MPCS to provide a safe and healthy environment for its students based on godl...
Cancellation of School Due to Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, a decision about a delayed start or school closing will be made by ...
Emergency Procedures
MPCS utilizes the Raptor Emergency Alert system for all aspects of emergency procedures and drill...
Medical Policies and Procedures
MPCS provides a clinic staffed with two registered nurses during the school day. First aid treatm...
Medications and Medical Records
The FACTS Magnus Health Portal provides a central hub for any necessary student medical records a...
Student Health Policy
To protect the health and safety of the MPCS community, the following policies will be enforced: ...
Security Measures
The MPCS campus is fully fenced and gated with limited access during school hours. Four professio...
Driving on Campus
Parents, students, and visitors are required to adhere to the MPCS driving regulations on campus....
Third-party Vehicle Services
Third-party vehicle services such as Uber, Lyft, and other ride-sharing services are not condoned...
Section 6 - School Hours, Attendance, Absences, and Tardiness
School Hours
School Day Start Times • All grades: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 7:50 a.m. (morning...
Late-Start Wednesdays Wednesday
Wednesday classes for all students begin later to allow our faculty time for professional develop...
Attendance
Class attendance is important for academic growth and the development of a sense of responsibilit...
Excused Absences
• Absence due to personal illness • Absence due to grave illness of an immediate family member ...
Returning to School after a Mental Health Concern or Absence
Students who experience a mental health issue such as: threat or action to constitute self-harm o...
Weekly Chapel
Chapel services are held weekly in the Kristi Lynn Theatre of the Murray Arts Center. Tuesdays: ...
Section 7- Student Dress Code and Miscellaneous Policies
Please refer to the MPCS Uniform Guidelines found on the Eagles Nest school store page of the web...
Appearance Standards
In addition to the school uniform, the MPCS dress code includes the following appearance standard...
Guidelines for Dress-Down Days
Throughout the year, MPCS students in all grades will have the opportunity to participate in “dre...
Eagles Nest School Store
The MPCS campus store is in the entry area of Mulkey Hall across from the reception area. Student...
Messages and Deliveries to Students
If urgent information must be relayed to a student during the school day, the school receptionist...
Parent Leadership Groups
At the beginning of each school year, the school-recognized and appointed parent-led groups will ...
Facility/Campus Use
Individual Use - Use of any parts of the campus and facilities by individuals must have prior app...
Section 8 - Carpool, Drop-off, Transportation
Please read the information in this section carefully to help student drop-off and pick-up run as...
Morning Drop-offs
Student drop-off begins at 7:20 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Late=Start Wedn...
Early Dismissal Procedures
Student check-out prior to afternoon dismissal must be completed by 2:30 p.m. at the main desk fo...
Afternoon Pick-up
Your afternoon carpool pickup location is based on the carpool color assigned to your family. Ple...
Multiple Family (Group) Carpool
If your family would like to carpool with another family or families, please complete the group c...
Student Drivers
Students who are eligible to drive to school must obtain a parking permit from the HS office for ...
Walkers/Bike Riders
The student walker or bike rider option is available for families living in the Overlook neighbor...
Dismissal Changes / Riding Home with Another Family
If your student needs to ride home with another family, please email both your child’s teacher an...
Dismissal Times for Carpool
Afternoon carpool pick-up times for REGULAR SCHOOL DAYS: • Pink: 11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (half-day...
Section 9 - Travel Policy
School Sponsored Trips
Participation in approved, school-sponsored trips of any kind is restricted to only MPCS students...
Field Trips
Field trips are an important enrichment to the educational program. Parents/guardians will have a...
Mission Trips, Study Abroad Travel
MPCS offers several opportunities throughout the year for both domestic and international mission...
Section 10 - Academics
FACTS Portal and Canvas
MPCS offers parents the opportunity to access their child’s grades via the FACTS Portal or Canvas...
Divisional Academic Policies
Please refer to division handbooks for specific policies regarding grade-level academics.
Extra Credit Policy
MPCS does not offer extra credit. Extra credit is defined as any assignment or activity that has ...
Policy for Responding to Challenged Materials
Mount Paran Christian School’s (MPCS) mission states, “Providing academic excellence in a Christ-...
Meeting with Teacher and Department Chair
If a parent or student questions material used within the classroom, a meeting will take place be...
Meeting with Parents and Dean of Academics and Assistant Head of School for Christian Life
If after meeting with the teacher and department chair the parent still objects, a meeting with t...
Section 11 - Behavioral Policies
MPCS is to assist in training students so they become more self-disciplined and responsible. Stud...
No Harassment Policy
We do not and will not tolerate unlawful harassment of our employees or students. Harassment incl...
Bullying and Cyberbullying Policy
No student shall bully another student or students; either expressed or implied. Bullying behavio...
Offensive Materials
The school reserves the right to permanently confiscate and destroy immoral or offensive material...
Right to Safety
In an effort to provide a safe learning environment for all students and staff, students who make...
Integrity Code
MPCS recognizes that developing and instilling integrity in its students is at the core of its mi...
Communication Between Home and School
In keeping with our mission to unite home and church with school, communication between parents a...
Sportsmanship Clause
Players and fans are expected to demonstrate appropriate behavior and to show respect for the opp...
Section 12 – Technology
All MPCS students grades six through 12 are considered Connected Learning students and are provid...
Student Responsible Use Policy
• No student (or parent, staff member) may assume the identity of another student or employee for...
Virtual Learning
MPCS may offer virtual classes during inclement weather or as directed by administration. During ...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Statement
In this innovative era, AI presents opportunities to enrich education but requires prudent oversi...
Device Care and Maintenance
• MPCS will service and repair the school-owned device through the EagleTach Help Desk in the IT ...
Section 13 - Marketing and Communication
Forms of Communication
• The MPCS Website serves as a promotional tool for the school, as well as a means of communicati...
Keeping Contact Information Updated
To facilitate communication as needed, it is important that all parents/guardians supply the scho...
MPCS Logos
Please contact the marketing and communications office prior to using the MPCS logo on any mercha...
Promotional Pieces and Letters
To ensure consistency in style and to best facilitate communication and knowledge within our scho...
Section 14 - Fundraising and Development
As an independent school, Mount Paran Christian School relies upon two main sources of income – ...
Annual Fund
The yearly school-wide Annual Fund is the number one fundraising and development priority of the ...
Capital Campaign
A capital campaign is a comprehensive campaign based on needs for capital improvements. Many orga...
Financial Assistance
Twenty-five percent of all contributions to the Annual Fund are allocated to financial assistance...
Planned Giving
Planned giving (an inclusion of MPCS in a will or a donation through a trust, annuity, insurance ...
Stock Donations
MPCS gratefully accepts gifts of stock. Please contact the development office for guidance and sp...
Gifts in Kind
Donations of valuable goods and services rather than money (e.g. computers, musical instruments, ...
Endowment
MPCS has an established endowment to begin building financial security for the school. Gifts may ...
Fundraising Projects
While fundraising above and beyond the MPCS established programs is not encouraged, the school re...