Educational Purpose:

The goal of education at Maryville Christian School is to produce Christians trained to walk with and worship God; to fulfill the will of the Lord Jesus Christ in their lives.  Therefore, instruction at Maryville Christian School will be based solely and sounded on scriptural principles, with academic excellence as the standard.  Principles of godliness will be presented in ways developmentally appropriate to individual students and will be reinforced throughout the curriculum.  Students will be nurtured toward a thorough Christian world view and encouraged to assume their God-given roles and responsibilities to the glory of God.

History of School:

Maryville Christian School was established May 29, 1993, as a not-for-profit organization with a board of directors.  The school is housed on a 33-acre campus in Maryville, Tennessee.  The first graduating senior class was in 2001.  Maryville Christian School has been a continuous member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

Accreditation:

Maryville Christian School is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Enrollment:

Private school, grades PK-12

Total Enrollment: 340         PK-6:        230                                  

                                             7-8:        34

                                           9-12:         76 (19 Seniors)

9 Graduated Classes:                119 Alumni

Faculty:

Twenty-seven full-time and eight part-time faculty members represent a variety of academic and denominational backgrounds.  All faculty members possess college degrees and 43 percent possess master's degrees.  Many of our faculty members possess state teaching certification and the majority are certified by ACSI.

Student Body:

Students are admitted on the basis of entrance tests, previous school records, and parental spiritual commitment.  The school typically serves students with average to above-average ability.  Maryville Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age or disability in provision of educational opportunities.  Maryville Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the educational programs and activities which it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Graduation Requirements:

Twenty-four (24) units of credit in the following major subjects are required:

(*Bible credits are only required during the time the students is enrolled at MCS.)

Graduation Requirements for Students Beginning High School in Fall 2009:

Twenty-four (24) units of credit in the following major subjects are required:

English                          4 credits                       

Science                           3 credits (Including Biology, Chemistry or Physics,
                                                            and a third lab course.)
Bible*                              4 credits
Social Studies                4 credits

Math                                4 credits (Including Alg I, Alg II, Geometry and a
                                                             fourth higher level math course)

Foreign Language        2 credits

Wellness/PE                   1 1/2 credits

Personal                          1/2 credit

Finance                           1 credit

Fine Arts                         1 credit

Electives                         2 credits

(*Bible credits are only required during the time the student is enrolled at MCS)

Grading System:

Grade Point Average (GPA) of high school transcripts for college and university use is to be calculated at the end of the junior year, the end of the first semester of the senior year, and upon graduation.   The following grading scale is used.

                        93-100              4.0

                        90-92                3.5

                        85-89                3.0

                        80-84                2.5

                        77-79                2.0

                        70-76                1.0

                        Below 70          0.0

All credits earned in honors courses have an additional quality point added to them.