Middle Tennessee Christian School - Academics

Academics

Up until 1975 MTCS offered Kindergarten through eighth grade classes, when the decision was made by the Board of Directors to add one grade a year until a complete high school was available, with the first class graduating in May 1979. In December 1978, MTCS received full accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Fast Facts

MURFREESBORO CAMPUS

38-acre (150,000 m2) campus

Over 40 classrooms in the Arnette Elementary Building and the High School Building

Robinson Hall (cafeteria)

Charlene Waldron Library

A.N. Miller Gymnasium

Playground

J.L. Ross Softball Field

Lighted sports complex including the Joe Baron Baseball field and Throneberry Stadium (football/soccer field)

Li'l Cougar Den Preschool Building and playground at 204 MTCS Road

New Gymnasium is finished with a weight room and basketball courts

FACULTY AND STAFF

50 certified teachers

  • 44% of MTCS teachers have earned masters level or above
  • 78% of MTCS teachers have 5 or more years of experience
  • 62% of MTCS teachers have 9 or more years of experience
  • 54% of MTCS teachers have 14 or more years of experience

37 additional staff members

SCHOOL HOURS

School Hours: 8am - 3pm

PK-6th grade extended care available

AVERAGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT

Total Enrollment: 721

  • Pre-Kindergarten: 113
  • Elementary: 315
  • Junior High: 103
  • High School: 190

Average Class Size, TK-6th: 19 Average class Size, 7th-12th: 18

ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS

Accreditation:

  • Southern Association of College and Schools

Memberships:

  • Independent Schools of the Nashville Area
  • National Christian School Association
  • Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association

Middle Tennessee Christian School welcomes students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

MTCS does not discriminate in the administration of its education and admissions policies, financial aid program, or any other school program offered for students.

Mission Statement and Beliefs

The mission of Middle Tennessee Christian School is to provide an education based on Christian values and academic excellence in a nurturing environment that will prepare students to become responsible, productive members of the home, church, and community.

WE BELIEVE:

  • that MTCS exists to train its students intellectually, spiritually, morally, socially, emotionally, and physically.
  • that the school curriculum should include the study of the Bible as well as the study of the arts and sciences, all taught from a Christian perspective.
  • that each student is a valued individual made in God’s image with unique spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
  • that students should be prepared to be useful and responsible citizens in society and the church.
  • that school personnel, parents, and students are responsible for establishing a proper environment for learning.
  • that teachers should vary instructional methods to meet individual needs.
  • that positive relationships and mutual respect should be encouraged within the entire school community.
  • that students should be provided appropriate opportunities for success through academic and co-curricular activities.
  • that our students should graduate with the skills necessary to be successful in post-secondary education.

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