METROLINA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2021-2022 UPPER SCHOOL PROFILE
About the School Purpose
Metrolina Christian Academy is located in Indian Trail, NC, just 20 minutes from downtown Charlotte. The purpose of Metrolina Christian Academy is The school is a ministry of First Baptist Church in Indian Trail and was founded in 1992. MCA is an to provide Christ-like love, promote a biblical accredited institution providing preschool, elementary, middle and upper school education to families worldview, pursue excellence in education, and in Union County and the surrounding communities. partner with our families. Accreditations/Affiliations Graduation Requirements Honors Courses
• Association of Christian Schools International English 4 credits Students may take honors level courses by earning (ACSI) Math 4 credits 95% or higher in the pre-requisite standard course • Association of Southern Colleges and Schools Science 3 credits and receiving a teacher recommendation. Stand- (SACS) through AdvancED Social Studies 4 credits ardized test scores may also be used to determine • National & Southern Association for College Foreign Language 2 credits placement. Honors courses are available in the Admission Counseling (NACAC, SACAC) Health/PE 1 credit following subjects: Electives* 7 credits • English • North American Coalition for Christian Total 25 units 9 Themes, 10 World, 11 American, 12 British & Admissions Professionals (NACCAP)
*Bible is a required high school elective course taken College English 111 & 112 each year students are enrolled at MCA. • Math 2021 - 20212Enrollment Geometry, Algebra II, Math 2, Math 3, Pre- Grading Scale TK-5th grade: 423 Total Enrollment: 1,136 Calculus & Calculus • Science Grades 6 - 8: 290 Grade Standard Honors Environmental, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Grades 9 - 12: 422 Class of 2022: 93 students A 90-100 4.0 5.0 Physiology, College Chemistry 151 & 152 • History B 80-89 3.0 4.0 Standardized Test Averages World, Econ/Legal/Political, U.S. History I and II, C 70-79 2.0 3.0 American, Civics SAT: Overall Combined Score – 1150 Top 25% of Class of 2021 - 1240 D 60-69 1.0 2.0 • Foreign Language Spanish III, College Spanish 111 & 112 F 0-59 0.0 0.0 ACT: Overall Composite – 23.5 All core courses are full-year courses except dual- Top 25% of Class of 2021: 26 GPA Calculation enrollment courses, which are semester-based. NC Averages: SAT 1090; ACT 19 GPA is based on a 4.0 scale and is determined by College Courses averaging regular and weighted courses together. College Attendance Honors courses and dual/concurrent enrollment Metrolina Christian Academy partners with college courses receive one extra quality point. local community colleges and online universities Over 70% of MCA graduates attend a four year to offer dual and concurrent enrollment classes. university immediately following graduation. Pandemic response 2020-2021 Dual enrollment courses taught on campus for Approximately 25% choose to continue their 2021-2022 include: ENG 111, ENG 112, CHM 151, studies at a two year post-secondary college, The structured standards-driven curriculum 152, MAT 171 and MAT 271. Concurrent Enroll- most with plans to transfer to a four year program was completed via seated instruction by ment include seated and online classes taken for institution. Less than 5% of students opt to 95% of students at MCA. Approximately 5% of student academic enrichment for college credit. join the military or work force. high school students chose to complete their Effective 2021-2022: elective courses through studies on a virtual platform. MCA did not offer a concurrent enrollment will not be granted credit Class Rank pass/fail option for any courses taken in 2020 or to count towards graduation. 2021. Metrolina Christian Academy does not offer Due to small class size and the large percentage Advanced Placement (AP) courses. of college-bound students, we do not rank. Athletics Metrolina Christian Academy is a 4A member of the Metrolina Athletic Conference within the North Metrolina Christian Academy admits students of any race, Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA). color, national, and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made Mr. Ronnie Plyler is the school’s Athletic Director, [email protected]. available to students at the school. The academy does not FALL: Football, Cheer, Cross Country (Boys/Girls), Volleyball, Tennis (Girls), Soccer (Boys) discriminate in the administration of its educational WINTER: Basketball (Boys/Girls), Cheer, Swimming (Boys/Girls), Wrestling, Winter Track (Boys/Girls) policies, scholarships, athletic, and other school programs. SPRING: Baseball, Softball, Soccer (Girls), Tennis (Boys), Golf (Boys), Track & Field (Boys/Girls)
704.882.3375 Mrs. Lisa Shields Mrs. Beth Hargett Rev. Rick Calloway, Head of School www.metrolinachristian.org College & Career Counselor Guidance Counselor Mr. Danny McDowell, Upper School Principal CEEB Code: 341929 Grades 11 & 12 Grades 9 & 10 Dr. Mika Edwards, K-12 Director of Curriculum [email protected] [email protected] & Instruction Colleges/Universities Accepted and/or Attended by MCA Graduates
Anderson University (IN) Furman University Pfeiffer University University of Georgia Anderson University (SC) Gardner-Webb University Piedmont International University University of Kentucky Appalachian State University George Washington University Presbyterian College University of Michigan Art Institute of Charlotte Georgia State University Providence Christian College University of Minnesota Art Institute of Chicago Gordon College Purdue University University of North Carolina – Asheville Asbury University Grand Canyon University Queens University University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Auburn University Greensboro College Radford University University of North Carolina – Charlotte Averett University Grove City College Radford University University of North Carolina – Greensboro Barton College Guilford College Regent University University of North Carolina – Pembroke Baylor University Hampden-Sydney College Ringling College of Art & Design University of North Carolina – Wilmington Beacon College Hampton University Roanoke College University of North Carolina School of Arts Belmont Abbey College High Point University Salem University University of North Florida Belmont University Hiram College Samford University University of North Georgia Beloit College Hofstra University San Diego Christian College University of Oklahoma Benedict College Hollins University Savannah College of Art and Design University of Oregon Berry College Honor Academy in Texas School of Visual Arts-New York City University of Scranton Bethel Christian College Houghton College Scranton University University of South Carolina Biola University Indiana Wesleyan University Sewanee-University of the South University of South Carolina - Aiken Bluefield College Iowa State University Shaw University University of South Carolina - Beaufort Bob Jones University Jacksonville University Siena College University of South Carolina - Lancaster Brevard College James Madison University Spring Arbor University University of Southern California Bridgewater College John Brown University Southeastern University University of South Florida Bryan College Johnson & Wales University Southern Polytechnic State University University of Tampa Burlington County College Johnson C. Smith University St. Andrews University University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Butler University Kent State University St. John’s University University of Tennessee-Knoxville Cabarrus College of Health and Science Kentucky Christian University St. Louis University University of Washington Cairn University King College (TN) Stetson University University of Wisconsin California College of the Arts Kings College (NC) SUNY US Naval Academy Calvin College Lee University Taylor University Virginia State University Campbell University Lees-McRae College The King’s College (New York) Virginia Tech Carolina College of Health and Sciences Lenoir-Rhyne University The Master’s College Virginia Union University Carson Newman University LeTourneau University Tiffin University Virginia Western Community College Catawba College Liberty University Toccoa Falls College Wake Forest University Cedarville University Limestone College Towson University Warren Wilson College Champlain College Lipscomb University Trevecca Nazarene University Waynesburg University Charleston Southern University Livingstone College Trinity Christian College Wesleyan University Cincinnati State Community College Longwood University Tulane University West Point Military Academy Citadel Lynchburg College Tusculum College Western Carolina University Clafin University Manchester University Union University West Virginia University Clearwater Christian College Marine Mechanics Institute University of Alabama West Virginia Wesleyan University Clemson University Mars Hill College University of Alabama - Birmingham Wheaton College Coastal Carolina University Marshall University University of Arizona Wingate University Coker College Mary Baldwin College University of Arkansas Winston Salem State University College of Charleston Mercer University University of Buffalo Winthrop University College of William and Mary Methodist University University of Charleston Wofford College Colorado Christian University Michigan State University University of Colorado Xavier University Columbia International University Mid-Atlantic Christian University University of Florida Young Harris College Concord University Middle Tennessee State University Corban University Milligan College Cornerstone University Mississippi State University Class of 2021 College Acceptances Covenant College Montreat College DePauw University Mt. Olive College Drexel University NASCAR Technical Institute Duquesne University Newberry College Earlham College North Carolina Ag & Tech State Univ. East Carolina University North Carolina Central University East Tennessee State University North Carolina State University Elon University Northeast Regional School of Nursing Embry-Riddle University North Greenville University Emmanuel College North Park University Emory & Henry College Northwest Nazarene University Erskine College Nyack College Fairmont State University Oglethorpe University Fairfield University Ohio Christian University Fashion Institute of New York (FIT) Ohio University Faulkner University Old Dominion University Fayetteville State University Olivet Nazarene University Flagler College Oral Roberts University Florida Atlantic University Palm Beach Atlantic University Florida State University Patrick Henry College Florida Southern University Penn State University Freed Hardman University Pensacola Christian College