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 214‐544‐2658 Christopher Hydock, B.S., Lower School Principal 972‐548‐2507 (Fax) Jan Williams, M.S., Directed Studies Director www.mckinneychris an.org Elaine Mayberry, B.A., Admissions Director CEEB Code: 444631 Judy Collins, B.S., Athle c Director Kate Perry, B.S., Academic Counselor & Registrar McKinney Christian Academy exists to honor Jesus Christ by teaching students to live biblically through education of mind, body and spirit. 2019-20 School Profile School: Extra‐Curricular Ac vi es: Standardized Test Performance McKinney Chris an Academy is a non-denomina on‐ Chapel PK‐12Aspire 2019 (by ACT) al Covenant school. Founded in 1992, MCA offers a Art PK‐12 grade 3 Composite: 419 [nat’l 415] biblical worldview educa on across all disciplines to Music PK‐5 grade 4 Composite: 421 [nat’l 418] PreK‐12th‐grade students. We partner with the Honor Choir 3‐5 grade 5 Composite: 425 [nat’l 420] family and church in the students’ educa on. MCA Band 5‐12 has been named the Best Private School by Star Choir 6‐12 grade 6 Composite: 426 [nat’l 422] Local Media annually since 2006 and by Living Mag- Theatre 7‐12 grade 7 Composite: 425 [nat’l 423] azine annually since 2013. ACSI Speech & Spelling 3‐8 grade 8 Composite: 429 [nat’l 425] Accredita on/Memberships: Math Olympics 3‐8 Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Duke TIP 4‐7 grade 9 Composite: 432 [nat’l 426] AdvancED® Robo cs 6‐8 grade 10 Composite: 435 [nat’l 427] The College Board Clubs & Honor Socie es 9‐12 PSAT 2018 (10‐11) National Honor Society Debate 9‐12 grade 10 : 1074 [nat’l 920] North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Student Government 6‐12 Professionals (NACCAP) TAPPS Academics & Speech 9‐12 grade 11 : 1099 [nat’l 1010] Southern Association of Colleges and Schools TX Association of Non‐Public Schools TAPPS Art 9‐12 TX Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Athle cs: TAPPS Class 5A Duke Talent Iden fica on Program (TIP): TX Association of Private Schools (TAPS) Middle School — TAPS (95th+ percen le on standardized test)
Faculty: VB VG JVB JVG MS 7th grade: 10 par cipants; 1 grand & 8 state awards The faculty is comprised of 54 cer fied teachers; Baseball x x 4th‐6th grade: 21 par cipants; 1 na onal award 43% hold advanced degrees. All employees have a Basketball x x x x Student Campus Life Involvement: personal tes mony of faith in Jesus Christ. Fine Arts: 81% high school students Cheer x 2019‐20 Enrollment Class Student : Teacher 100% middle school students Cross Country x x x x x Size: Ra o Athle cs: 73% high school students th Football x x 79% middle school students PK4‐12 588 PK: 16 4:1 K‐5th 205 K‐5: 20 8:1 Golf x x x x Directed Studies Program: 6th‐8th 141 6‐8 : 20 6:1 This unique program is designed to equip students Soccer x x x diagnosed with mild to moderate learning differ‐ 9th‐12th 233 9‐12: 24 7:1 So ball x x ences to achieve their maximum poten al in main‐ stream college preparatory curriculum. Admissions: Track & Field x x x Sports—non varsity: Admission is a selec ve process. Students from Volleyball x x x Lil’ Stangs Recrea onal Teams: grades K‐5 Chris an homes and who demonstrate an accepta‐ Wrestling Club Team: grades 6‐8 ble level of capability are admi ed based on person‐ Wrestling x club al tes monies, previous school records, standardized Curricular Dis nc ves: test scores, personal recommenda ons, evalua ons, and interviews. As part of the Covenant Rela on‐ A McKinney Chris an Academy educa on incorporates a rigorous academic curriculum ship, it is important for each of our families to un‐ with Chris an worldview training and biblical integra on across the disciplines. Instruc on derstand and agree with the basic Biblical standards emphasizes cri cal thinking skills in a mul sensory learning environment; technology is upon which MCA was founded. MCA seeks to enroll used crea vely in the classroom, crea ng a s mula ng, interac ve, educa onal experi‐ students from all socio‐economic and ethnic back‐ ence. An exemplary fine arts program, outstanding athle cs, and a well‐rounded selec on grounds and does not discriminate on the basis of of elec ve coursework and middle school educa onal trips offer many opportuni es for race, color or na onality in the administra on of any students to mature their God‐given talents. We strive to be a springboard for students in program. the pursuit of lives that encounter, enjoy and express the love of God through excellence in Community: every endeavor. MCA has a peaceful, 60‐acre campus in the rapidly growing city of McKinney, Texas, a northern suburb Spiritual Dis nc ons: of Dallas. McKinney is a diverse, residen al, highly Daily Bible instruc on and Chris an worldview integra on in all subjects. educated and professional community that is family‐ Chapel weekly for lower school and upper school; bi‐weekly for middle school. focused and has a small‐town feel. With a friendly Small discipleship groups meet weekly for upper school and bi‐weekly for middle school. charm, green spaces and vibrant quality of life, it boasts a popula on of 188,000. Among many other Upper school students serve in mission work locally, regionally, or interna onally one awards, McKinney was ranked #1 Best Place to Live week in spring and serve together in the community other mes during the year. in America in 2014 by Money Magazine. The econo‐ Middle school students serve together in the community and organize service projects my includes a mix of retail, healthcare, professional throughout the year. offices, and manufacturing. Lower school homeroom classes each par cipate in a service project(s). Upper School Profile Class of 2019 College Acceptances Class of 2019 Dis nc ons Abilene Chris an University Northwestern University* University of Dallas (Class Size: 53) Arcadia University Oklahoma Bap st University University of Houston* College Scholarship Awards Arkansas Tech University Oklahoma City University University of Iowa* $6,840,454 (non athletic / military) Baylor University Oklahoma State University* University of Kentucky Belmont University* Ouachita Bap st University University of Mary Hardin-Baylor $4,000+ Athletic / Military Scholarship Awards Bethel University Pepperdine University University of Mississippi Bradley University Purdue University* University of Missouri $2,166,892 College Scholarships Accepted Clemson University Sam Houston State University University of Nebraska Colorado School of Mines Southern Methodist University* University of North Texas 42% Scored in Top 10% Nationwide on ACT Colorado State University Southwestern University* University of Oklahoma* Composite (29) or SAT Total (1330) Dallas Bap st University* Tarleton State University* University of Pennsylvania 94% Completed College Courses at MCA DePaul University Texas A&M University* University of Texas at Aus n* 846 Hours Earned Through DC Courses Grand Canyon University Texas A&M University Blinn Team* University of Texas at Dallas* + Harding University Texas Chris an University University of North Texas* 150 Hours Potential Through AP Exams Houston Bap st University Texas State University US Merchant Marine Academy* 98% Enrolled in College Fall 2019 John Brown University* Texas Tech University US Military Academy West Point* 2% Defer to Spring 2020 Enrollment Kansas State University University of Alabama* Valparaiso University Louisiana State University University of Alabama at Birmingham Virginia Technology University Na onal Merit Recogni on (10 yrs) Louisiana Tech University* University of Alabama at Huntsville Wichita State University 1 Na onal Merit Scholar Miami University University of Arkansas* Blinn College* Millikin University University of Arkansas at Li le Rock* Brookhaven Community College* 14 Na onal Merit Commended Missouri State University* University of Arkansas at Fort Smith* Collin College* New York University University of Colorado at CO Springs 2 Na onal Hispanic Students Newman University* University of Colorado at Boulder *indicates fall 2019 matricula on Graduation Requirements Class of 2019 ACT Scores* MCA vs. Na onal/State Average Department College Prep *Honors (53 tested) MCA Texas Na on Bible 1/yr 1/yr Top 25% Top 50% All All All English 4 4 English 33 32 28 20 20 Math 4 4 (pre‐cal) Math 30 28 26 20 20 Science 4 4 Reading 34 33 28 21 21 Social Studies 4 4 Foreign Language 2 3 Science 32 30 26 21 21 © Speech .5 .5 2019 AP Program Class of 2019 ACT/SAT Summary vs. Nat’l /State Avg © Fine Arts 1 2 AP Calculus AB Pass Rate 100% (8th consecutive year) MCA Top MCA Na on Texas PE 1 1 © 79% AP Exam Pass Rate 25% All All All Add’ l Core Elective 1 AP© Scholar with Honor 1 ACT Comp Total Credits 27 27 32 27 20.7 20.5 4 AP© Scholars *Honors Diploma: 3.5 GPA + 3 AP/DC core SAT Total 1403 1234 1068 1032 courses + 40 hours community service School Code: 444631 *subscores are superscored Honors/ Standard AP ® Grade DC College Class Rank and Course Rigor: McKinney Chris an Academy ranks only #1 (Val) and #2 (Sal). Our +1 +.5 Prep rigorous college preparatory curriculum is specifically designed to equip all our students for success in college‐level coursework. Dual credit is offered through John Brown University (JBU), LeTourneau A+ 98‐100 5.30 4.80 4.30 University (LETU) and Collin College courses (ended fall 2018), taught on our campus by our teach‐ ers. Students must qualify based upon academic criteria to enroll in AP, Dual Credit or Honors cours‐ A 93‐97 5.00 4.50 4.00 es. All students enrolled in an AP course must take the AP Exam.
A‐ 90‐92 4.70 4.20 3.70 The Class of 2020 class size is 54. 4.00 +: 17 3.50—3.99: 21 B+ 87‐89 4.30 3.80 3.30 GPA range is 4.45 to 2.51 3.00—3.49: 8 Median GPA is 3.87 2.50—2.99: 2 *students enrolled a er 3rd B 83‐86 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00—2.49: 0 semester are excluded GPA includes only courses taken at MCA in grades 9‐12 None*: 6 © B‐ 80‐82 3.70 3.20 2.70 Honors Courses: (+.5) Dual Credit Courses: (+.5) Advanced Placement Courses: (+1) Algebra II Bible NT/OT (JBU) 6 hours Biology C+ 77‐79 3.30 2.80 2.30 Pre‐Calculus College Algebra (LETU) 3 hours Calculus AB Anatomy & Physiology English Comp I/II (LETU) 6 hours Computer Science Principles C 73‐76 3.00 2.50 2.00 Chemistry I U.S. History (CC/LETU) 6 hours U.S. Government & Poli cs Chemistry II C‐ Speech (LETU) 3 hours 70‐72 2.70 2.20 1.70 Physics F 69 below 0 0 0 Kate Perry, Academic Counselor & Registrar, kperry@mckinneychris an.org, 214‐504‐7236