MCS Parent Orientation2014-2015

Welcome to one of the Top 50 Christian High Schools in America as

rated by BestSchools.org!

The Vision of MCS

“To train future generations to live a life consistent with a Biblical worldview.”

Education Changes Affecting MCS

• Graduation RequirementsOhio Graduation Tests (OGT) being

replaced with “end of course exams.” Current sophomores (2017) must still pass OGT to graduate.

MCS is exempt from the new “end of course exams” for the 2014-2015 school year.

Education Changes

• Learning StandardsNew standards in Math and English are called

Common Core. MCS is not adopting the new standards, but we do need to know what content is taught at each grade level at other schools and what content is on the state mandated tests (OAA, OGT, ACT).

Our Christian values ultimately drive what we determine gets into our curriculum. This is a fundamental difference in MCS and public schools.

Education Changes

• State TestsNew tests will be given this year replacing

the Ohio Achievement Assessments (OAA) in grades 3-8. Expected to be more difficult.

MCS will continue to administer these tests at applicable grade levels.

Education Changes

• Third Grade Reading GuaranteePassing score for the reading assessment in

third grade has increased. This does apply to MCS in the third grade and has for several years.

Education Changes

• School SchedulesMove from days to instructional hours this

year. Most schools have more hours than required. No changes locally due to “negotiated agreements” that are in place (union contracts). No changes yet for MCS to stay aligned for busing, athletics, vacations, etc.

Education Changes

• Report CardsPublic schools get report cards based on

tests scores, graduation rates, attendance rates, etc. These report cards do not apply to private schools like MCS.

Our evaluation is done by ACSI and AdvancEd during an intense on-site analysis in the fall of 2015. Your input will be essential to this process!

Thank you for choosing Mansfield Christian and for training future

generations to live a life consistent with a Biblical worldview!

Have a wonderful school year and God bless you!