3601 Bois D’Arc Road Bob Lovelady, M.Ed, Head of School McKinney, TX 75071 Laura Smith, B.S., Upper School Principal David Etheredge, M.Ed, 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 Kate Perry, B.S., Academic Counselor & Registrar Judy Collins, B.S., Athletic Director McKinney Christian Academy exists to honor Jesus Christ by teaching students to live biblically through education of mind, body and spirit. 2014-15 School Profile School: Extra-Curricular Activities: Standardized Testing: 2013-14 (grades participating) McKinney Christian Academy is a Christian cove- Grades Stanford Achievement Test (1-8) nant-based, independent, college preparatory Chapel (PK-12) school. Founded in 1992, MCA is a PreK-12th grade Art (PK-12) grade 6 equivalent grade: 9.9 interdenominational, selective admissions acade- (PK-5) grade 7 equivalent grade: 11.4 my. MCA has received the Star Local Media Best Band (5-12) grade 8 equivalent grade: post high school Private School Reader’s Choice Award for the past Choir (6-12) OLSAT (3,5,7) 7 years, and was named Best Private School by Praise Band (10-12) Living Magazine in 2013. EXPLORE (8) Ensemble Choir (10-12) Accreditation/Memberships: Honor Choir (3-5) Composite avg.: 17.2 [nat’l 15.5 (+11%)] Drama (7-12) AdvancED PSAT (9-11) Selection Index Association of Christian Schools International Duke TIP (4,5,7) Student Government (6-12) grade 9 avg.: 134 [no comparison] Southern Association of Colleges and Schools grade 10 avg.: 139 [nat’l 127; TX 123] The College Board ACSI Speech (3-6) grade 11 avg.: 154 [nat’l 142; TX 133] Association of Private and Parochial Schools ACSI Spelling (3-8) (TAPPS) Math Olympics (3-8) PLAN (9-11) Texas Association of Non-Public Schools TAPPS Academics (9-12) grade 9 comp avg.: 19.5 [no comparison] Texas Association of Private Schools (TAPS) TAPPS Art (9-12) 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 Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP): middle school — TAPS th 30% holding advanced degrees. McKinney Chris- (95 + percentile on standardized test) tian Academy seeks to hire faculty members who V JV MS 7th grade: 15 participants; exhibit professionalism, teaching expertise, Godly 7 received state recognition Baseball x x influence and the ability to communicate effective- Basketball x x-boys x ly with students and parents. Student Campus Life Involvement: Cheerleading x x Fine Arts: 76% high school students

Enrollment / Class Size / Student : Teacher Ratio Cross Country x x 100% middle school students (2014-15 as of 7/31/14) Football x x Athletics: 77% high school students PK4-12th grade 553 PK: 16 7:1 Golf x x 82% middle school students Soccer x x-boys Lower School 219 K-5: 20 8:1 Directed Studies Program: Softball x x Middle School 152 6-8 : 20 7:1 The program is designed to assist students Track and Field x x Upper School 182 9-12: 24 6:1 with diagnosed mild to moderate learning Volleyball x x x differences to achieve their maximum po- Wrestling x Admissions: tential in 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 is located on approximately 60 acres in the city of McKinney, a rapidly growing residential and pro-  instruction for all students every year. fessional community in the center of Collin County.  Chapel weekly for lower school and bi-weekly for middle school and upper school. McKinney has been named by Money Magazine in  Small group Bible studies bi-weekly for middle and upper school students. 2012 as 2nd Best Place to Live in the Country, up  High school students serve in mission work locally, regionally, or internationally for a week from 5th Best Place in 2010. America’s Promise in March; high school students serve together in the community. Alliance recognized McKinney as one of the Top 100 Best Communities for Young People in 2012, and  Middle school students serve together in the community four times annually and organize Movoto Real Estate ranked McKinney one of Ameri- service projects throughout the year. ca’s Happiest Mid-sized Cities in 2014.  Lower school classes each have a service project to aid others in need. Upper School Profile Class of 2014 College Acceptances Class of 2014 Distinctions Abilene Christian University Hofstra University Texas Christian University (Class Size: 34) Angelo State University Baptist University Texas Tech University Arizona Christian University John Texas Wesleyan University College Scholarship Awards Auburn University Lawrence Tech. University The American University in Paris $3,971,368 Austin College Liberty University The University of (non athletic / military) Baylor University Louisiana State University Univ. of Advancing Technology Neumont University Univ. of Alabama $468,000 Athletic & Military Scholarship Awards California Baptist University Univ. of $1,109,379 College Scholarships Accepted Oklahoma Baptist University Univ. of Dallas Champlain College Oklahoma Christian University Univ. of Denver 100% Matriculated in College College of Wooster Oklahoma State University Univ. of Kansas Collin College Purdue University Univ. of Louisiana, Lafayette College Credit Hours Earned Through Colorado School of Mines Rochester Inst. of Technology Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor 357 MCA Coursework Dakota State University Sam Houston State University Univ. of Minnesota Dallas Baptist University Samford University Univ. of North Texas DigiPen Institute of Technology Shawnee State University University of Oklahoma 2014 National Merit Program Dordt College Southern Methodist University University of Texas Arlington Drexel University Southwest Baptist University University of Texas at Austin 2 National Merit Commended East Texas Baptist University St. John's University University of Texas at Dallas Eckerd College Stoney Brook University University of Texas at Tyler School Code: 444631 Fordham University Texas A&M Univ. Blinn Team US Naval Academy Prep School Full Sail University Texas A&M Univ. PSA Washington College Georgia Tech University Texas A&M University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Graduation Requirements (2015) Grand Canyon University Texas A&M Univ., Commerce Department College Prep *Honors Class of 2014 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 31 25 25 33 26 25 32 24 24 31 25 25 Science 4 4 25% 4 4 Top Social Studies 50% 30 20 20 29 20 21 31 21 21 28 21 21 29 21 20 Foreign Language 2 3 All 25 20 20 25 21 21 26 21 21 25 21 21 25 21 21 Speech .5 .5 2014 AP Program CLASS OF 2014 SAT SCORES (Nat’l & State 2014 tba; 2013 shown) Fine Arts 1 2 Exam Pass Rate Critical Reading Math Writing 76% PE 1 1 (Nat’l: 59%, TX: 49%) MCA Nat’l TX MCA Nat’l TX MCA Nat’l TX Technology 1 1 2 AP Scholar with Distinction Top 25% 665 570 550 693 600 570 658 560 530 Electives 1.5 .5 4 AP Scholars with Honor Top 608 490 470 643 510 490 612 480 450 Add’ l Core Elective 1 1 AP Scholar 50% *Honors Diploma: 3.5 GPA, 40 hrs. communi- 100% AP Calculus AB Pass Rate All 550 496 477 554 514 499 547 488 461 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- Grade AP Honors Standard signed to equip all our students for success in college-level coursework. All courses are taught at an A+ 98-100 4.80 4.55 4.30 advanced level with additional rigor available in high school honors, dual credit and AP courses. A 93-97 4.50 4.25 4.00 Dual Credit is offered through Collin College courses taught on our campus by our teachers. Stu- dents must qualify based upon academic criteria to enroll in the advanced courses. All students A- 90-92 4.20 3.95 3.70 enrolled in an AP course must take the AP Exam. B+ 87-89 3.80 3.55 3.30 The Class of 2015 class size is 49. Above 4.0: 4 Only students completing 3.5—3.99: 18 the final 6 semesters at MCA B 83-86 3.50 3.25 3.00 The GPA range is 4.20 to 2.42; median GPA is 3.58. 3.0—3.49: 12 are included. National Merit Honors: 2 Commended Scholars 2.5—2.99: 4 (Ten students excluded) B- 80-82 3.20 2.95 2.70 2.0—2.49: 1 Honors Courses: Dual Credit Courses: Advanced Placement Courses: C+ 77-79 2.30 2.30 2.30 Algebra II Honors GPA weight Biology C 73-76 2.00 2.00 2.00 Pre-Calculus taught at MCA by our faculty Calculus AB Anatomy & Physiology English 1013 & 1023 (JBU) new English Language & Composition C- 70-72 1.70 1.70 1.70 Chemistry I US History 1301 & 1302 (CC) English Literature & Composition Chemistry II Speech Communications 1311 (CC) U.S. Government & Politics F 69 below 0 0 0 Physics [John Brown Univ. / Collin College]