Core Value #2 Committed to Kingdom Education
We are committed to the truths of
kingdom education as a life-long, Biblically-based process of leading one to
Christ, building one up in Christ
(discipling), and equipping one to serve Christ by making disciples. We are
committed to raising up individuals who will love the Lord with all their
heart, soul, mind, and strength in order to produce men and women who can
transform society through New Testament Christianity. We recognize that this
can best be accomplished when it begins at birth and the church partners with
the home in the responsibility of educating children.
Communication
The greatest impact can be made on students when parents, teachers, and administration keep strong lines of communication open. We encourage parents to speak directly to their child’s teacher first with any concern or suggestion. Any member of the administrative team will also be available for consultation if needed. Parents can contact any teacher through email by using this formula: firstname.lastname@ccmv.com.
Weekly Email Correspondence
Once a week, the ECHO Newsletter is distributed to families via e-mail. Hard copies are sent home with students upon request. Please read the ECHO weekly to stay current on important happenings at school.
Website and RenWeb Communication
Our website is kept current with events, calendars, menus, etc. by our technology staff and students. Access it by going to mvca.ccmv.com. MVCA has partnered with RenWeb, a school-wide communication system that allows parents and students to access grades and assignments, send e-mails to teachers, check attendance, and read special announcements. Parent Alert, a rapid communication system for emergency situations or informational purposes, is also available via text messages, emails and/or phone calls. Upon enrollment, parents will be given instructions as to how to obtain parent access to this secure website.
Emergency School Closings
If the school has their email address and/or text number on file, families will be alerted to closings/delays via Parent Alert. Announcements will be posted on RenWeb and the school website. In addition, families may tune in to 92.5 WINC FM, Q102.5 or Channel 6 for these updates. As a general rule, activities/sports will be canceled on emergency closure days. If it is determined to be safe and in the best interest of students and families, some activities/sports may go on as planned.
Parental Involvement Opportunities
We try to live by our mission statement that exemplifies the partnership needed between the home, school, and church in order to make the most significant impact on the lives of our students. We believe Scripture is clear that it is primarily the parents’ responsibility to raise and educate the children with which God has blessed them. However, the church has also been given a charge to assist in this educational responsibility. At MVCA, we are honored that parents choose us to assist them with their God-given responsibility. Therefore, we provide many opportunities for parents to be involved and welcome, encourage, and expect that partnership.
Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up
In the morning, students who have class in the main building are to enter through the doors in front of the office to report to class. All other doors remain locked throughout the school day. Students who meet in the modular may walk directly to their classrooms. Students who meet in the NW campus are to be dropped off at the top of the hill and walk down to the building. Classrooms are open 15 minutes prior to the time class begins. Supervision is available in the gym free of charge from 8:15-8:30 a.m. for elementary students. Any elementary student (K-6) arriving earlier than that, must make arrangements with Training His Tots Daycare or go to Early Birds. Any secondary student (7-12) arriving prior to 8:00 a.m. must report to the NW campus. At the end of the school day, all students will be picked up from the gym. Parents are to drive around to the front the building by the large auditorium window. Students will be released in the order of the line-up of vehicles at 3:15. If students are dropped off or picked up at any time throughout the school day, parents must park in a designated space and come into the office to sign in or out. Parents who wish to come in and pick their children up at the end of the day must also park in a designated area and wait in the front foyer until 3:10 p.m. for children to be called from their classrooms.
Before and After School Care
Before and after school care is available for children up to 11 years of age through our sister ministry, Training His Tots Christian Daycare, 540-869-2941. THT hours of operation are from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Additional reasonable fees will be charged by THT for this service. To meet the needs of families needing only occasional before or after school care, and for students older than 11, MVCA offers Early Birds and Hang Time. Any student, K-12, arriving between 7:15-7:30 a.m. must report to the NW campus. After 7:30, elementary students may report directly to the main building. Early Birds’ charges are $1 per day per child. Hang Time is available from 3:30-5:30 p.m. every day, and incurs a daily fee of $5 per child ($3 if picked up by 4:30.) A late fee of $5 per five minute segment is imposed for children picked up after 5:30 p.m.
Visitation
Visitors are always welcome at Mountain View Christian Academy. We want to share our programs in action. If you would like to come for lunch or visit a class or know of someone who would like to visit a particular class or grade level, please call the school office to set up a convenient time. All parents and visitors must sign in at the office so we have record of those in the building. Visitors will receive a pass to wear as identification while in the building. We have a scheduled open house each spring to invite potential students and parents to observe our programs.
Report Cards and Parent/Teacher Conferences
Progress reports are issued at the mid-point of each grading period, with the option of weekly updates for secondary students. Report cards are issued every nine weeks. Should a student have difficulty in a subject, the parent will be informed of problem areas prior to the end of the grading period. Parents are asked to attend parent-teacher conferences after the 1st and 3rd nine week grading periods. If unable to make these scheduled conferences, please contact the child’s teacher or the office to schedule a convenient time to meet. We’ve found that conferences are an excellent way to promote and maintain the partnership between school and home. Year-end report cards will be mailed the week after the last day of school. Final report cards will be held in the office at the end of the school year for those with delinquent tuition accounts.
Parent/Teacher Fellowship
The Parent-Teacher Fellowship (PTF) is open to all parents and faculty members and meets periodically for fellowship and planning of activities to enrich the school experience for our students. It is intended as an avenue through which parents can share ideas and concerns of how to support the teachers and provide assistance when needed. PTF plans activities such as skating parties, book fairs, and refreshments for special programs. This organization also coordinates passive fundraisers such as Box Tops 4 Education, Campbell’s labels, grocery bonus cards, Cici’s Pizza Nights and Chick Fil A Spirit Nights.
Development Department
The Development Department exists as a means to raise funds for the school and also to develop a strong school community by bringing families together in fun and engaging events that promote Mountain View Christian Academy in our community. We have combined fundraising efforts to offset the costs of our program with events that will strengthen our school family. We ask for family involvement in all Development events.
Communication
The greatest impact can be made on students when parents, teachers, and administration keep strong lines of communication open. We encourage parents to speak directly to their child’s teacher first with any concern or suggestion. Any member of the administrative team will also be available for consultation if needed. Parents can contact any teacher through email by using this formula: firstname.lastname@ccmv.com.
Weekly Email Correspondence
Once a week, the ECHO Newsletter is distributed to families via e-mail. Hard copies are sent home with students upon request. Please read the ECHO weekly to stay current on important happenings at school.
Website and RenWeb Communication
Our website is kept current with events, calendars, menus, etc. by our technology staff and students. Access it by going to mvca.ccmv.com. MVCA has partnered with RenWeb, a school-wide communication system that allows parents and students to access grades and assignments, send e-mails to teachers, check attendance, and read special announcements. Parent Alert, a rapid communication system for emergency situations or informational purposes, is also available via text messages, emails and/or phone calls. Upon enrollment, parents will be given instructions as to how to obtain parent access to this secure website.
Emergency School Closings
If the school has their email address and/or text number on file, families will be alerted to closings/delays via Parent Alert. Announcements will be posted on RenWeb and the school website. In addition, families may tune in to 92.5 WINC FM, Q102.5 or Channel 6 for these updates. As a general rule, activities/sports will be canceled on emergency closure days. If it is determined to be safe and in the best interest of students and families, some activities/sports may go on as planned.
Parental Involvement Opportunities
We try to live by our mission statement that exemplifies the partnership needed between the home, school, and church in order to make the most significant impact on the lives of our students. We believe Scripture is clear that it is primarily the parents’ responsibility to raise and educate the children with which God has blessed them. However, the church has also been given a charge to assist in this educational responsibility. At MVCA, we are honored that parents choose us to assist them with their God-given responsibility. Therefore, we provide many opportunities for parents to be involved and welcome, encourage, and expect that partnership.
Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up
In the morning, students who have class in the main building are to enter through the doors in front of the office to report to class. All other doors remain locked throughout the school day. Students who meet in the modular may walk directly to their classrooms. Students who meet in the NW campus are to be dropped off at the top of the hill and walk down to the building. Classrooms are open 15 minutes prior to the time class begins. Supervision is available in the gym free of charge from 8:15-8:30 a.m. for elementary students. Any elementary student (K-6) arriving earlier than that, must make arrangements with Training His Tots Daycare or go to Early Birds. Any secondary student (7-12) arriving prior to 8:00 a.m. must report to the NW campus. At the end of the school day, all students will be picked up from the gym. Parents are to drive around to the front the building by the large auditorium window. Students will be released in the order of the line-up of vehicles at 3:15. If students are dropped off or picked up at any time throughout the school day, parents must park in a designated space and come into the office to sign in or out. Parents who wish to come in and pick their children up at the end of the day must also park in a designated area and wait in the front foyer until 3:10 p.m. for children to be called from their classrooms.
Before and After School Care
Before and after school care is available for children up to 11 years of age through our sister ministry, Training His Tots Christian Daycare, 540-869-2941. THT hours of operation are from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Additional reasonable fees will be charged by THT for this service. To meet the needs of families needing only occasional before or after school care, and for students older than 11, MVCA offers Early Birds and Hang Time. Any student, K-12, arriving between 7:15-7:30 a.m. must report to the NW campus. After 7:30, elementary students may report directly to the main building. Early Birds’ charges are $1 per day per child. Hang Time is available from 3:30-5:30 p.m. every day, and incurs a daily fee of $5 per child ($3 if picked up by 4:30.) A late fee of $5 per five minute segment is imposed for children picked up after 5:30 p.m.
Visitation
Visitors are always welcome at Mountain View Christian Academy. We want to share our programs in action. If you would like to come for lunch or visit a class or know of someone who would like to visit a particular class or grade level, please call the school office to set up a convenient time. All parents and visitors must sign in at the office so we have record of those in the building. Visitors will receive a pass to wear as identification while in the building. We have a scheduled open house each spring to invite potential students and parents to observe our programs.
Report Cards and Parent/Teacher Conferences
Progress reports are issued at the mid-point of each grading period, with the option of weekly updates for secondary students. Report cards are issued every nine weeks. Should a student have difficulty in a subject, the parent will be informed of problem areas prior to the end of the grading period. Parents are asked to attend parent-teacher conferences after the 1st and 3rd nine week grading periods. If unable to make these scheduled conferences, please contact the child’s teacher or the office to schedule a convenient time to meet. We’ve found that conferences are an excellent way to promote and maintain the partnership between school and home. Year-end report cards will be mailed the week after the last day of school. Final report cards will be held in the office at the end of the school year for those with delinquent tuition accounts.
Parent/Teacher Fellowship
The Parent-Teacher Fellowship (PTF) is open to all parents and faculty members and meets periodically for fellowship and planning of activities to enrich the school experience for our students. It is intended as an avenue through which parents can share ideas and concerns of how to support the teachers and provide assistance when needed. PTF plans activities such as skating parties, book fairs, and refreshments for special programs. This organization also coordinates passive fundraisers such as Box Tops 4 Education, Campbell’s labels, grocery bonus cards, Cici’s Pizza Nights and Chick Fil A Spirit Nights.
Development Department
The Development Department exists as a means to raise funds for the school and also to develop a strong school community by bringing families together in fun and engaging events that promote Mountain View Christian Academy in our community. We have combined fundraising efforts to offset the costs of our program with events that will strengthen our school family. We ask for family involvement in all Development events.