The Pixie Pre-School offers a full-day curriculum, Monday
through Friday, that prepares the students for a more academically
challenging setting. It has a well-paced schedule that leads children
through classroom instruction, as well as individualized enrichment
opportunities for the development of art, math, science, social
and gross motor skills.
In Pre-Kindergarten, the children are introduced
to the alphabet through a thematic and phonics approach. Students
are introduced to math concepts such as classifying, patterning,
measurements, problem-solving and numbers through the use of various
manipulative. Students are also provided opportunities to explore
our learning centers. Through these centers, we hope that the students
will learn social cooperation and communication skills.
Our new Bridge Program assists students who have
mastered most of the material in a pre-school program, but would
benefit from reinforcement in key areas to endure their success
in the kindergarten year and allow for growth in social maturity.The
bridge class will work to develop greater visual perception skills,
visual motor integration, and auditory processing skills. Also included
in this class is a multi-sensory approach in the reinforcement of
numbers and phonics skills to enhance the first steps of reading.
Development of these essential building blocks allows children to
succeed at learning with greater ease and confidence. Bridging academic
and social gaps allows students to develop into positive, productive
classroom leaders.
The Kindergarten Program emphasizes strong basic
skills through the use of effective programs by Saxon Math and A
Beka Reading. These programs achieve excellence not only in phonics,
but also in basic math concepts through drills, practice, and manipulatives.
The program also integrates computation, application and problem-solving
concepts. It is our goal to provide children with opportunities
to reach their full potential, to perform basic addition/subtraction
computations, solve basic word problems and apply problem-solving
and critical-thinking skills, as well as develop socially and emotionally.
As students begin the elementary program, their knowledge
is enhanced intellectually, culturally and socially. Low teacher to student ratios allow the children to obtain individualized instruction. A key component to successful learning at MCA is the nurturing, Christian environment. Christian concepts are not only taught each day but are modeled to the children through the Christian professionalism that each faculty member demonstrates.
The first college preparatory high school class will begin in the fall of 2008. The MCA high school classes will be held on the campus of Cumberland University. This unique partnership with Cumberland University will continue MCA's strong commitment to advanced academics throughout the curricular content. MCA will expand through 12th grade by adding a grade each year and a first graduating class of 2012.
MCA realizes the impact of technology in preparing students to compete in the 21st century and the global economy. Technology is used as a tool to enhance not only instruction but student learning. With a stand alone lab for the PreK-K students, to a rolling lab of laptops for grades 1-5, and student laptops to be used at school and home for the middle school students, MCA strives to prepare students for the ever changing world.
Art, Music, Spanish, and Computer are some of our students'
favorite classes. Each are separate classes taught by specialized
teachers in that area. The parents appreciate the manners class
as well. Of course, field trips top the list of favorite activities.
Classrooms are separated
to minimize distractions. Natural lighting and white boards minimize
headaches due to eye strain, resulting in increased concentration
and higher test scores.