MAKE CHRIST KNOWN SEE EVERY PERSON LAUGH TOGETHER CRAFT BEAUTY MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL parentguide
Dear Students and Parents, We are grateful to God that you are part of the MVC story - part of our school family. Not many middle and high schools can say they've been serving students and families from around the world for almost a century. Through economic depressions, countless wars, and, most recently, a global pandemic, God has been faithfully changing lives here on our gorgeous 105-acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains. At MVC, we are all learners. And each day, everywhere I look, I see learners being empowered to achieve their highest potential. We're Christcentered, so we strive to make Christ known in everything we do. But we're also people-centered, so we see every person - day-in and day-out. Our faculty members craft beauty through intentional approaches to teaching and learning, while our students do the same in their demonstrations of learning throughout their MVC journey. And last but not least, we laugh together. Life isn't always easy, but we seek joy in every situation and enjoy our community to the fullest. Our campus is amazing, but our people - faculty, staff, and students alike - are truly remarkable. Nikki Daniels Nikki Daniels Head of School WELCOME TO M O N TE V IST A C H RISTI A N
24 All School Information Lower Grades Middle School High School Athletics Boarding Equestrian 22 16 12 04 ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES QUICK LINKS TRANSPORTATION STUDENT HANDBOOK INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 06 07 08 09 10 SUPPORT QUICK LINKS TABLE OF CONTENTS 13 SUPPORT QUICK LINKS 14 15 17 18 20
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We empower learners to achieve their highest potential through Christcentered educational excellence by courageously engaging in God’s redemptive work throughout our world. “Keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.” Hebrews 12:2 Defender of the Faith mission VERSE motto MAKECHRIST KNOWN We share our passion for Jesus in all we do. "I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes." Romans 1:16a CRAFT BEAUTY We work & revise, until we can call it beautiful. "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward." Colossians 3:23 SEEEVERYPERSON We value, care for, and serve each person. "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." Philippians 2:3-4 LAUGH TOGETHER We share joy, encouragement, and delight. "Rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn." Romans 12:15 Values “Fidei Defensor” MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PAGE5
Mental Health Counselor MVC's mental health counselor, Erin Torr, serves as an advocate for students, families, faculty, and staff, providing education, support, and counseling for a variety of adolescent mental health needs. Students seeking counseling services must check in with the attendance staff in the ARC prior to seeing the counselor. MVONCT|EAVUISGTUASTCH20R2IS2TIAN SCHOOL PAGE76 VIEW OURLOOKBOOK CAFE MVC offers students various times and choices for food throughout the day. From the Cafe at lunch, to the Bistro and the Mustang Express at break times. HEALTH STATION The Health Station is located in Price Hall and is accessible through the garden courtyard adjacent the flagpole. All medications, both over-the-counter and prescription, must be kept in the Health Station and administered by the school nurse, Bri Bauen, or other designated school personnel. ARC- ACADEMICRESOURCECENTER The ARC is in the center of campus, near the top of the Outdoor Student Center. Attendance staff, signing in/out at student drop-off and pick-up, athletics department, academic administration, and general information are all available here. The ARC is open on days school is in session from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. On Campus Resources MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
FACTS-FINANCIAL Fill out an application for Financial Aid and manage tuition payments. MY QUICKCHARGE FACTS-FAMILY PORTAL Get to know our middle school and high school faculty. Students use their account to purchase all meals and snacks on campus. DROPOFF/PICK UPROUTE Route for all student drop-offs before school (7:45-8:25 am) and pickups after school (3:20 pm). The campus opens for students at 7:45 am and closes at 4:00 pm. Admissions & enrollment portal. MEETOURFACULTY BULLETIN BELLSCHEDULE Access times & schedule for classes, breaks, and lunch. KEY DATES SCHOOLCALENDAR MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PAGE7 INSTRUCTIONSTOSUBSCRIBE IPAD/TECHNOLOGY Access the school calendar for event locations, times, and more. You can subscribe to specific portions of the MVC calendar to make navigation easier. Access the Middle School or High School Bulletin for weekly events, reminders, and announcements. Key dates for the 2023-2034 school year. General Resource quick links All students attending MVC must bring their own iPad. Student credentials to access Focus, our student information system, and set up other services at MVC will be sent to new families via email by June 30. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION FORM CAFÉ MENU
Transportation quicklinks TRANSPORTATION POLICIES & PROCEDURES TRANSPORTATION SIGN-UP SINGLERIDESIGN UP TRANSPORTATION RATES BUSROUTES TRANSPORTATION CHANGEREQUESTFORM Bus transportation is available for a fee to all day students who reside in a service area of our school buses. MVONCT|EAVUISGTUASTCH20R2IS2TIAN SCHOOL PAGE180 CARPOOLING- MUSTANG NETWORK
MVC| AUGUST2022 PAGE9 Notification of a student’s absence and the reason for the absence must be made by a parent/guardian within 24 hours of each absence. Please call the ARC at 831-722- 8178 or notify by email. For the high school, please email [email protected] and for the middle school, [email protected]. Include a reason for the absence, an electronic signature, and contact information. Review the full Parent/Student Handbook. Click the buttons below to scroll to that policy. PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK The dress code is designed to foster and protect the optimal learning environment at MVC. Dress code applies to all schoolsanctioned events whether on- or offcampus, unless specified. DRESSCODE & UNIFORMS ADVANCED ABSENCEFORM student handbook Highlights ATTENDANCEPOLICY CAMPUSCARE & SAFETY Care - To share responsibility for the care of our campus and classrooms, students have designated campus areas for eating. Food is not allowed in classrooms and learning spaces. Gum is not allowed on campus. Students may have water with a secure lid in the classrooms and in the gyms unless otherwise stated. All students share responsibility to place trash and recyclables in the receptacles located throughout campus. Safety - Monte Vista Christian School is a closed campus and has security assigned to the main entrance (Gate 2) for parents and visitors who need to access campus during school hours. All pedestrian and vehicle entry gates are closed during the school day and require permission and identification to enter. IPAD ACCEPTABLEUSEPOLICY STUDENTDISCIPLINE ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PAGE9 DRESSCODEINFOGRAPHIC
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International Baccalaureate MIDDLE YEARSPROGRAM (MYP) The Middle Years Program (MYP) provides students in grades 6-10 an inquiry-based learning framework. Eight core subjects are covered throughout the five years of the MYP, with the Personal Project as a capstone in 10th grade. PERSONALPROJECT The Personal Project is the capstone project of the Middle Years Program. Sophomore students start this project at the beginning of the fall semester and work toward completion and an exhibition that takes place in the spring semester. DIPLOMA PROGRAM (DP) The Diploma Program (DP) provides students in grades 11-12 a set of curricula in which they apply the inquiry skills developed in the MYP to more advanced courses. Students pursuing an IB Diploma (as opposed to a standard MVC Diploma) will take 3 HL & 3 SL courses (each worth between 1-7 points, depending on performance) and all three parts of the DP Core (worth 1 point each) and earn at least 24 points (out of a possible 45) to achieve an IB Diploma. IBEDUCATION Monte Vista Christian School is an IB World School for the Diploma Program and the Middle Years Program. IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education that MVC believes is important for our students. MYP MASTERY SCORERUBRIC DP MASTERY SCORERUBRIC MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PAGE11 DPEXAM SCHEDULE-2024
LOWER GRADES INFORMATION MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PAGE12 BELLSCHEDULE FAQ CURRICULUM SUPPLY LIST DRESSCODE
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PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PAGE14 Middle School Principal CARISSA MEDINA Middle School Administrative Assistant MELISSA MORALES School Nurse BRIANNA BAUEN Mental Health Counselor ERIN TORR MATT RADER Dean of Students Middle School student support Middle School Guidance Counselor NATALIA FERRARI ELECTIVES FLEX & ACCT Flex is an optional period offered each morning for additional instruction, coursework assistance, study hall, and conferences. ACCT (advocacy, chapel, clubs, tutorials) is an additional period required for all students for community building activities, guided study hall, content-specific peer tutoring, service projects, ATL instruction, or special meetings/clubs with an advisor, counselor, coach, administrator, or teacher.
6TH GRADESUPPLY LIST 8TH GRADESUPPLY LIST 7TH GRADESUPPLY LIST M a r k Lette r g r a d e 8 A+ 7 A 6 B+ 5 B 4 C+ 3 C 2 D+ 1 D 0 F FOCUS MOODLE TEXTBOOK ACCESS MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PAGE15 7TH & 8TH GRADEELECTIVES 6TH GRADEEXPLORATORY WHEEL Each grade level has its own supply list. Here are the essentials you will need. 1-8 marks found in rubrics 0 = not enough evidence There is a rubric for every DOL The scale uses marks & letter grades, not % Gradingscale MYP Middle School students will be able to log in to Focus to view their classes and periods by early August. Credentials for access to Focus, our student information system, will be sent out via email by June 30. Middle School Grades 6-8 Access grades, class schedule, and attendance records. Log in with your username and password emailed by MVC. Access assignments, class syllabi, and other teacher-provided content. Log in through student login credentials. Your textbook bundle is included in your tuition (a $150 value). Your child's course schedule is preloaded and the bulk of their required course materials will be ready to access beginning August 8. *New families will receive login information for each of the platforms by the start of the school year. Middle School students will be able to choose from a robust menu of electives throughout their years. All Middle School students are required to take one semester of Fine Arts.
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High School studentsupport High School Principal SUSAN SWING Assistant High School Principal MICHAEL LANHAM AMY COLEMAN High School Administrative Assistant Lead Guidance Counselor Juniors/Seniors pursuing the IB Diploma MALLORY ROBINETTE Guidance Counselor Juniors/Seniors pursuing Distinguished & College Prep Diplomas JANA SMITH ISSY MENEZ Guidance Counselor Freshmen/Sophomores School Nurse BRIANNA BAUEN Mental Health Counselor ERIN TORR MATT RADER Dean of Students MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PAGE17
STUDENTPARKINGREGISTRATION EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES All high school students who are planning to drive to school and park on campus need to complete THIS FORM and pay a $30 student vehicle registration fee High School Grades9-12 CLASS SCHEDULE All new-to-MVC Mustangs have had the opportunity to go over your class interests during your admissions interview, when we took the first steps in creating your 4-year plan. If you haven't yet, please schedule an appointment soon with your Academic Advisor to put your plan into action. Your course schedule will be available for viewing in our student Information system, Focus, by early August. Credentials to access Focus will be sent out via email by June 30. Flex is an optional period offered each morning for additional instruction, coursework assistance, study hall, and conferences. ACCT (Advocacy, Chapel, Clubs, Tutorials) is an additional period required for all students for community-building activities, guided study hall, content-specific peer tutoring, service projects, ATL instruction, or special meetings/clubs with an advisor, counselor, coach, administrator, or teacher. MUSTANG METRO NEWS FLEX & ACCT 4 YEARPLAN SUMMERSCHOOLREGISTRATION Summer School is open to all incoming 9-12th grade students. MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PAGE18 Student-produced newspaper.
M a r k Lette r g r a d e 8 A+ 7 A 6 B+ 5 B 4 C+ 3 C 2 D+ 1 D 0 F M a r k Lette r g r a d e 7 A+ 6 A 5 B+ 4.5 B 4 C+ 3 C 2 D+ 1 D 0 F FOCUS MOODLE academiC Quick links GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ANDOPTIONS DUALENROLLMENTCOURSES COURSECATALOGUE 1-8 marks found in rubrics 0 = not enough evidence There is a rubric for every DOL Gradingscale DP The scale uses marks & letter grades, not % 1-7 marks found in rubrics 0 = not enough evidence There is a rubric for every DOL Gradingscale MYP Pay attention to the mark & letter grade, not % Access grades, class schedule, and attendance records. Log in with your username and password emailed by MVC. Access assignments, class syllabi, and other teacher-provided content. Grade reporting TEXTBOOK ACCESS Your textbook bundle is included in your tuition (a $275 value). Your child's course schedule is preloaded and the bulk of their required course materials will be ready to access beginning August 8. MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PAGE19 *New families will receive login information for each of the platforms by the start of the school year. HIGH SCHOOLPROFILE
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Athleticsstaff Director of Athletics MATT COLEMAN Access coach communication. Download from the App Store or Google Play. Visit the Mustang Athletics website. BAND APP FINALFORMS MUSTANG ATHLETICS BSN GEARSTORE HOMETOWN TICKETING MUSTANGCLUB MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PAGE21 Assistant Athletic Director of Operations JEFF SILVEIRA Assistant Athletic Director of Middle School Athletics RYAN TODT MVC uses Final Forms for athletic paperwork. All paperwork, including sports physical, should be done before the school year to be eligible for sports throughout the school year. Mustang gear for athletes, coaches & fans. Access game ticketing Find out more about becoming a Mustang Club member. HS SPORTS Football Cross Country* Volleyball Girls Tennis Sideline Cheer* Girls Golf Basketball* Wrestling* Soccer* Sideline Cheer* Competition Cheer* Baseball Softball Boys Tennis Track & Field* Boys Golf Swim* Lacrosse* fall winter spring MS Sports Sept-Oct Mar- Apr Boys Soccer Girls Basketball Cross Country* Competition Cheer* Nov -Dec Girls Soccer Boys Basketball Girls Lacrosse Flag Football* Sideline & Competition Cheer* Track & Field* Wrestling* Quick links & apps Athletics Administrative Assistant KATIE WOODFORD * = Denotes both boys & girls or coed sport Jan -Feb Girls Volleyball
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BOARDING KEY DATES Boardingstaff MVONCT|EAVUISGTUASTCH20R2IS2TIAN SCHOOL PAGE223 WHATTOBRING SPORTSPARTICIPATION FORM CALIFORNIA IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS BOARDINGLIFE: MOREINFORMATION BOARDINGLIFEEXPECTATIONS Assistant Director of Boarding ISHA TON Assistant Director of Boarding AMY DE LOS SANTOS ORAH MVC Boarding uses Orah to keep track of the status of each student, whether "in dorm," "around the campus," or "off site". Parents/guardians can give permission for student outings and review activities students do offcampus. Parents will receive an invitation directly from the company to sign up to Orah. Incoming mail is delivered to the dormitories daily, Monday - Friday. Address your letter or package with the following information: [First Name] (Preferred Name)[Last name] Stotts/Hellmann Hall 2 School Way Watsonville, CA 95076 USA Sendingstudents mail Director of Boarding FRANK LOPEZ
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REGISTRATION TRINITY RIVERS EQUESTRIAN Located on the beautiful campus of Monte Vista Christian School, Trinity River Equestrian offers a unique opportunity for students to integrate equestrian endeavors into their academic school day. Trinity Rivers offers all levels of training and horsemanship: beginning through advanced riders can take lessons, enroll in Horsemanship for PE credit, and participate in many different extra-curricular equine activities including competition teams and clubs. HORSEMANSHIPPE This is a great value for top-quality training as students ride up to 2-3 days each week. Students must own an approved helmet and riding boots with a heel. There is a students locker rooms where riding equipment can be kept and may change before riding. COWBOY & cowgirlCLASS This boys-only class is taught by an authentic cowboy. Beginners are welcome! 6th grade students who choose this alternative elective will be automatically registered for the Exploratory Wheel for the second semester. CONTACTINFO Boarding & Facilities Students may board their own horse, or Trinity Rivers provides safe, seasoned schooling horses for lessons or lease. Our on-campus Equestrian Center has two outdoor competition arenas, two barns, and a horse walker. MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PAGE25
Monte Vista Christian School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and offers all California required courses and curriculum which meet UC/CSU entrance requirements, as well as NCAA core course requirements.
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