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Driving on Campus

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 5 — Safety, Health, and Security

Parents, students, and visitors are required to adhere to the MPCS driving regulations on campus. Violators may be issued a citation. • The speed limit on campus is 12 mph and is strictly enforced. • Stop signs, pedestrian crossings, and reserved parking/fir...

Third-party Vehicle Services

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 5 — Safety, Health, and Security

Third-party vehicle services such as Uber, Lyft, and other ride-sharing services are not condoned by MPCS.

School Hours

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 6 - School Hours, Attendance, A...

School Day Start Times • All grades: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 7:50 a.m. (morning drop-off begins at 7:20 a.m.) • All grades: Wednesdays at 8:35 a.m. (morning drop-off begins at 8:15 a.m.) School Day End Times • Preschool through Grade 5 dis...

Late-Start Wednesdays Wednesday

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 6 - School Hours, Attendance, A...

Wednesday classes for all students begin later to allow our faculty time for professional development. Morning drop-off on Wednesdays is from 8:15 to 8:35 a.m. The official school day begins with the morning devotion and announcements at 8:35 a.m. Students are...

Attendance

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 6 - School Hours, Attendance, A...

Class attendance is important for academic growth and the development of a sense of responsibility. Most subject materials are presented in a sequential manner. When a student is not present, a “gap” in learning can result. Clarification, discussion, and instr...

Excused Absences

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 6 - School Hours, Attendance, A...

• Absence due to personal illness • Absence due to grave illness of an immediate family member • Bereavement • Participation in a school-sponsored event MPCS reserves the right to question a large accumulation of absences. If absences are excessive, affect...

Returning to School after a Mental Health Concern or Absence

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 6 - School Hours, Attendance, A...

Students who experience a mental health issue such as: threat or action to constitute self-harm or harm to others, behavior that impacts day to day school functions resulting from a mental health condition, or other mental health concern that may impact a stud...

Weekly Chapel

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 6 - School Hours, Attendance, A...

Chapel services are held weekly in the Kristi Lynn Theatre of the Murray Arts Center. Tuesdays: 10:55-11:40 a.m. – High School                   1:00-1:40 p.m. – Middle School Wednesdays: 8:50-9:15 a.m. – Lower School Preschool chapels take place weekly in ...

Appearance Standards

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 7- Student Dress Code and Misce...

In addition to the school uniform, the MPCS dress code includes the following appearance standards: • Shirts, including spirit wear, must remain tucked in during school hours. • All clothing needs to fit appropriately, not too tight or too loose, no holes or...

Guidelines for Dress-Down Days

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 7- Student Dress Code and Misce...

Throughout the year, MPCS students in all grades will have the opportunity to participate in “dress-down” days. The guidelines for these days for all grades are as follows: • On special dress-down days, attire must be modest and school-appropriate. • Clothes...

Eagles Nest School Store

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 7- Student Dress Code and Misce...

The MPCS campus store is in the entry area of Mulkey Hall across from the reception area. Students and parents are welcome to visit the Eagles Nest and purchase school uniforms, spirit wear, school supplies, gifts, and an assortment of refreshments. The Eagles...

Messages and Deliveries to Students

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 7- Student Dress Code and Misce...

If urgent information must be relayed to a student during the school day, the school receptionist will relay the message to the classroom teacher. Telephones open at the main receptionist’s desk at 7:00 a.m. Delievery of messages from calls made after 2:30 p.m...

Parent Leadership Groups

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 7- Student Dress Code and Misce...

At the beginning of each school year, the school-recognized and appointed parent-led groups will seek membership among MPCS families. This includes but is not limited to the following: Parent Teacher Fellowship, MPAC/Band Boosters, and Eagle Backers (athletic ...

Facility/Campus Use

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 7- Student Dress Code and Misce...

Individual Use - Use of any parts of the campus and facilities by individuals must have prior approval from appropriate school administration and be logged with security. This includes but is not limited to: fishing in Lake McDonald, personal use of any athlet...

Morning Drop-offs

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 8 - Carpool, Drop-off, Transpor...

Student drop-off begins at 7:20 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Late=Start Wednesdays drop-off begins at 8:15 a.m. Students should be dropped off at the same location as their afternoon carpool pickup, with two exceptions: • Kindergarten stu...

Early Dismissal Procedures

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 8 - Carpool, Drop-off, Transpor...

Student check-out prior to afternoon dismissal must be completed by 2:30 p.m. at the main desk for your child’s grade level. If possible, please notify your child’s teacher by email one day prior regarding any early dismissal needs.

Afternoon Pick-up

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 8 - Carpool, Drop-off, Transpor...

Your afternoon carpool pickup location is based on the carpool color assigned to your family. Please use the map and times listed on your carpool cards for reference. No student may be picked up in carpool without a carpool card or a picture of the card on you...

Multiple Family (Group) Carpool

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 8 - Carpool, Drop-off, Transpor...

If your family would like to carpool with another family or families, please complete the group carpool request form Group Carpool Request located on the MPCS website.

Student Drivers

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 8 - Carpool, Drop-off, Transpor...

Students who are eligible to drive to school must obtain a parking permit from the HS office for permission to park on campus. Student passengers(s) being picked up by sibling drivers will watch for the dismissal of “High School Drivers with Lower School and M...

Walkers/Bike Riders

2026-2027 Mount Paran Christian School ... Section 8 - Carpool, Drop-off, Transpor...

The student walker or bike rider option is available for families living in the Overlook neighborhood directly across from our school campus. A student walker permission form (found on the MPCS website) must be completed for all lower and middle school student...