3601 Bois D’Arc Road Bob Lovelady, M.Ed, Head of School McKinney, TX 75071 Laura Smith, B.S., Upper School Principal David Etheredge, Ph.D, Middle School Principal 214-544-COLT Christopher Hydock, B.S., Lower School Principal 972-548-2507 (Fax) Beverly Dooley, Ph.D, Directed Studies Director www.mckinneychristian.org Melodie Bajema, B.S., Admissions Director CEEB Code: 444631 Judy Collins, B.S., Athletic Director Carol Ownby, B.S., Director of Development McKinney Christian Academy exists to honor Jesus Christ by teaching students to live biblically through education of mind, body and spirit. 2015-16 School Profile School: Extra-Curricular Activities: Standardized Testing: (grades participating) Grades McKinney Christian Academy is a Christian cove- ACT Aspire 2014-15 (3-10) scores not yet published nant-based, independent, college preparatory Chapel (PK-12) school. Founded in 1992, MCA is a PreK-12th grade Art (PK-12) PSAT 2014-15 (9-11) Selection Index interdenominational, selective admissions acade- (PK-5) my. MCA has received the Star Local Media Best Band (5-12) grade 9 avg.: 126 [nat’l 120; TX 117] Private School Reader’s Choice Award for the past Choir (6-12) grade 10 avg.: 140 [nat’l 124; TX 121] 8 years, and was named Best Private School by Praise Band (10-12) grade 11 avg.: 160 [nat’l 139; TX 132] Living Magazine in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Ensemble Choir (10-12) Stanford Achievement Test 2013-14 (1-8) replaced by Accreditation/Memberships: Honor Choir (3-5) Aspire 2014-15 Drama (7-12) AdvancED grade 6 equivalent grade: 9.9 Association of Christian Schools International Duke TIP (4,5,7) grade 7 equivalent grade: 11.4 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Student Government (6-12) grade 8 equivalent grade: post high school ACSI Speech (3-6) The College Board EXPLORE 2013-14 (8) replaced by Aspire 2014-15 ACSI Spelling (3-8) Association of Private and Parochial Schools Composite avg.: 17.2 [nat’l 15.5 (+11%)] (TAPPS) Math Olympics (3-8) Texas Association of Non-Public Schools TAPPS Academics (9-12) PLAN 2013-14 (9-11) replaced by Aspire 2014-15 Texas Association of Private Schools (TAPS) TAPPS Art (9-12) grade 9 comp avg.: 19.5 [no comparison] National Honor Society grade 10 comp avg.: 19.8 [nat’l 17.2 (+15%)] Athletics: grade 11 comp avg.: 22 [nat’l 17.7 (+24%)] Faculty: Class 3A high school—TAPPS The faculty is comprised of 54 certified faculty with middle school — TAPS Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP): 30% holding advanced degrees. McKinney Chris- (95th+ percentile on standardized test) tian Academy seeks to hire faculty members who V JV MS Baseball x x 7th grade: 15 participants; exhibit professionalism, teaching expertise, Godly 7 received state recognition influence and the ability to communicate effective- Basketball x x-boys x ly with students and parents. Cheerleading x x Student Campus Life Involvement:

Cross Country x x Fine Arts: 83% high school students Enrollment / Class Size / Student : Teacher Ratio Football x x 100% middle school students (2015-16 as of 8/17/15) Golf x x Athletics: 81% high school students PK4-12th grade 576 PK: 16 8:1 Soccer x x 82% middle school students Lower School 213 K-5: 20 7:1 Softball x x Directed Studies Program: Middle School 166 6-8 : 20 7:1 Tennis x The program is designed to assist students with Upper School 197 9-12: 24 5:1 Track and Field x x diagnosed mild to moderate learning differ- Volleyball x x x ences to achieve their maximum potential in Admissions: Wrestling x the mainstream. Admission is a selective process. Students from Christian homes, who demonstrate an acceptable Curricular Distinctives: level of capability, are admitted based on personal A McKinney Christian Academy education incorporates a rigorous academic curriculum testimonies, previous school records, standardized with Christian worldview training and biblical integration across the disciplines. Instruction test scores, personal recommendations, evaluations, emphasizes critical thinking skills in a multisensory learning environment; technology is and interviews. MCA seeks to enroll students from used creatively in the classroom, creating a stimulating, interactive, educational experi- all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. There- fore, the school does not discriminate on the basis ence. An exemplary fine arts program, outstanding athletics, and a well-rounded selection of race, color or nationality in the administration of of elective coursework offer many opportunities for students to mature their God-given any program and encourages all of God’s children to talents. We strive to be a springboard for students in the pursuit of lives which encounter, apply for admission. enjoy and express the love of God through excellence in every endeavor. Community: Spiritual Distinctives: MCA sits on approximately 60 acres in the rapidly growing city of McKinney, located in the heart of  instruction for all students every year. Collin County. McKinney is a very diverse residential  Chapel weekly for lower school and bi-weekly for middle school and upper school. and professional community and has been named by  Small group Bible studies bi-weekly for middle and upper school students. Money Magazine as the #1 Best Place to Live in  High school students serve in mission work locally, regionally, or internationally for a week America in 2014, up from the 2012 ranking of #2 in March; high school students serve together in the community. Best Place to Live in America. Movoto Real Estate ranked McKinney as #10 Happiest Mid-sized Cities in  Middle school students serve together in the community four times annually and organize America in 2014, and in the ranking Best Cities for service projects throughout the year. First Time Homebuyers, Wallet-Hub ranked McKin-  Lower school classes each have a service project to aid others in need. ney #7 of 300 U.S. cities.

Upper School Profile Class of 2015 College Acceptances Class of 2015 Distinctions Abilene Christian Academy Oklahoma Baptist University University of Denver (Class Size: 47) Angelo State University Oklahoma State University University of Kentucky Baylor University Oklahoma Wesleyan Univer- University of Mary Hardin - College Scholarship Awards $3,831,446 Belmont University sity Baylor (non athletic / military) University of Maryland, Balti- Blinn College Ouachita Baptist University more County $1,006,488 Athletic & Military Scholarship Awards Campbell University Pennsylvania State University University of North Texas Centenary College of Louisi- Quinnipiac University University of Oklahoma College Scholarships Accepted $1,693,852 ana Southern Methodist Univer- University of Pittsburgh 100% Matriculated in College Collin College sity University of San Diego Concordia University Texas St. John's University University of South Florida College Credit Hours Earned Through Dallas Baptist University Stony Brook University - NYU University of Tampa 497 MCA Coursework Drexel University Tarleton State University University of Tennessee Hardin-Simmons University Texas A&M University University of Texas 2015 National Merit Program John Texas Christian University University of Texas, Dallas Louisiana State University Texas Tech University University of Texas, Tyler 2 National Merit Commended Louisiana Tech University The University of Alabama University of Wyoming Lubbock Christian University University of Texas, San An- Welch College School Code: 444631 Mercer University tonio Murray State University University of Alabama Wheaton College Graduation Requirements (2016) Northwestern University University of

Department College Prep *Honors Class of 2015 ACT SCORES 1/yr 1/yr Bible English Math Reading Composite English 4 4 MCA Nat’l TX MCA Nat’l TX MCA Nat’l TX MCA Nat’l TX MCA Nat’l TX Math 4 4 Top 32 25 24 32 25 25 33 26 26 31 24 24 31 25 25 Science 4 4 25% 4 4 Top Social Studies 50% 30 20 20 28 20 20 31 21 21 28 21 21 29 21 20 Foreign Language 2 3 All 26 20 20 24 21 21 26 21 21 25 21 21 25 21 21 Speech .5 .5 2015 AP Program CLASS OF 2015 SAT SCORES; 2014 Nat’l & TX (2015 tba) Fine Arts 1 2 1 AP Scholar with Distinction Critical Reading Math Writing PE 1 1 2 AP Scholars with Honor MCA Nat’l TX MCA Nat’l TX MCA Nat’l TX Technology 1 1 Top 2 AP Scholar 678 570 550 708 600 570 660 560 530 Electives 1.5 .5 25% 100% AP Calculus AB Pass Rate Top Add’ l Core Elective 1 50% 625 490 470 640 510 490 612 480 450 *Honors Diploma: 3.5 GPA, 40 hrs. communi- All 549 497 476 550 513 495 537 487 461 ty service, honors pre-calculus, 3 AP/DC core courses. Class Rank and Course Rigor: McKinney Christian Academy does not rank its students as it is not a fair representation of a student’s ability. Rigorous coursework and curriculum is specifically de- 2015 Grade AP Honors Standard signed to equip all our students for success in college-level coursework. All courses are taught at an advanced level with additional rigor available in high school honors, dual credit and AP courses. A+ 98-100 4.80 4.55 4.30 Dual credit is offered through and Collin College courses taught on our cam- pus by our teachers. Students must qualify based upon academic criteria to enroll in the advanced A 93-97 4.50 4.25 4.00 courses. All students enrolled in an AP course must take the AP Exam. A- 90-92 4.20 3.95 3.70 The Class of 2016 class size is 43. Above 4.0: 8 Only students completing 3.5—3.99: 16 B+ 87-89 3.80 3.55 3.30 The GPA range is 4.26 to 2.50; median GPA is 3.64. the final 6 semesters at MCA 3.0—3.49: 9 are included. B 83-86 3.50 3.25 3.00 National Merit Honors: 2 Commended Scholars 2.5—2.99: 7 (Three students excluded) 2.0—2.49: 0 B- 80-82 3.20 2.95 2.70 Honors Courses: Dual Credit Courses: Advanced Placement Courses: Algebra II  honors GPA weight Biology  taught at MCA by our faculty C+ 77-79 2.30 2.30 2.30 Pre-Calculus English 1013 & 1023 (JBU) Calculus AB Anatomy & Physiology English Language & Composition C 73-76 2.00 2.00 2.00 US History 1301 & 1302 (CC) Chemistry I (not offered to Class of 2016) Speech Communications 1311 (CC) Chemistry II C- 70-72 1.70 1.70 1.70 [John Brown Univ. / Collin College] English Literature & Composition F 69 below 0 0 0 Kate Perry, Academic Counselor and Registrar, [email protected], extension 4335