PARGUIDQUICK ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES YOU NEED MOST.Use this Parent Guide to find important forms, tools, andinformation across our community.2026-20272026-20272026-2027MAKECHRIST KNOWNSEEEVERY PERSONLAUGHTOGETHERCRAFTBEAUTYMMOONNTTEE VVIISSTTAACCHHRRIISSTTIIAANN SSCCHHOOOOLLMONTE VISTACHRISTIAN SCHOOL
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WE WORK & REVISE, U BEAUTIFUL.“Whatever you do, work hea for men, knowing that from t inheritance as your reward.\" C MAKECHRISTKNOWnSEEEVERYPERSONCRAFTBEAUTYLAUGHTOGETHERWE SHARE OUR PASSI WE DO.\"I am not ashamed of the gos for salvation to everyone who WE VALUE, CARE FOR PERSON.\"Do nothing out of selfish am in humility value others above your own interests but each o others.\" Philippians 2:3-4WE SHARE JOY, ENCO DELIGHT.\"Rejoice with those who rejo who mourn.\" Romans 12:15MVC Parent Guide 4 mvcs.org/we-are-mvcOUR VALUES
Nikki DanielsHead of SchoolSusie SwingAssistant Head of SchoolMEET OURADMINISTRATION & STAFFMVCSCHOOL MISSIONMISSION & VALUESWe empower learners to achieve their highest potentialthrough Christ-centered educational excellence by courageouslyengaging in God’s redemptive work throughout our world.Our motto at MonteVista Christian School is\"Fidei Defensor\" whichmeans \"defender of thefaith.\"2026-2027MVC Parent Guide 5 mvcs.org/we-are-mvcFDEFEN
PRESCRIPTIONMEDICATION FORMMENTAL HEALTHRESOURCESBusiness OfficeOffice hours are from 8:00 am t Monday through Friday. You ca Business Office directly at 831-76Deanna OrtegaStudent Billing & A/R SpecialistARC | Academic Resource CAttendance staff, student signathletics staff, academic adminis general information are all availab ARC is open on days that school from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.Mental Health OfficeMVC's Mental Health Counselo serves as an advocate for stude faculty, and staff, providing educat and counseling for a variety of mental health needs. Studen counseling services must check attendance staff in the ARC prior counselor.Health StationThe Health Station is located in P is accessible through the garde adjacent the flagpole. All medic over the counter and prescription, in the Health Station and adminis school nurse or other design personnel.2026-2027MVC Parent Guide 6 mvcs.org/we-are-mvcKira TellezARC CoordinatorBrianna BauenSchool NurseErin TorrMental Health Counselor
Transportation is available for a fee to all day students who reside in a service area of our school buses.MVC Parent Guide 7 mvcs.org/community/transportationBUS ROUTESSCHEDULETRANSPORTATIONSIGN-UPANNUAL BUSRATESPOLICIES &PROCEDURESACTIVITY BUSSIGN-UPSINGLE RIDESIGN-UPSPRING SEMESTERCANCELATION FORMMVC WEBSITE:TRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATION
MEET OURFACULTYHIGH SCHOOLBULLETINMIDDLE SCHOOLBULLETINDROP OFF/PICK UP ROUTECAFÉ MENU MY QUICKCHARGEFACTSADMISSIONS PORTALCLARITYFINANCIAL AIDMVC BELLSCHEDULECURRENTMUSTANGSCALENDARHOW TO SUBSCRIBEMVCKEY DATES2026-2027GENERAL RESOURCESMVC Parent Guide 8 mvcs.org/community/current-mustangsCONTACT US HIGH SCHOOLTECH POLICYMIDDLE SCHOOLTECH POLICY
CAMPUS CARE & SAFETYMVC Parent Guide 9 mvcs.org/community/current-mustangsIPAD ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYSTUDENT DISCIPLINE POLICYACADEMIC HONESTY POLICYCOMMUNITY LIFE EXPECTATIONSSTUDENT SERVICESCRISIS MANAGEMENTADVANCED ABSENCE FORMATTENDANCE POLICYNotification of a student’s absence and the reason for theabsence must be made by a parent/guardian within 24 hours ofeach absence. Please call the ARC at 831-722-8178 or notifyby email. For the High School, please [email protected] and for Lower Grades and MiddleSchool, email [email protected]. Include a reason forthe absence, an electronic signature, and contact information.PARENT/STUDENTHANDBOOKReview the full Parent/Student Handbook. Click the buttonsbelow to scroll to that policy. Updated each year by June 30.DRESS CODEDRESS CODE INFOGRAPHICThe dress code is designed to foster and protect the optimallearning environment at MVC. Dress code applies to all schoolsanctioned events whether on or off campus, unless specified.HANDBOOK
2026-2027LOWERGRADE4 T HS- 5 T H G RA D EMVC Parent Guide 10 mvcs.org/academics/lowergradesCarissa MedinaMiddle School PrincipalMelissa MoralesAdministrative Assistant to LeadershJess AvilaMiddle School SupportMEET THE TEAM
SUPPLY LISTMVC Parent Guide 11 mvcs.org/academics/lowergrades4 GRADE NEWSLETTERTH CURRICULUMGRADE REPORTING BELL SCHEDULE5 GRADE NEWSLETTERTHQUICKLINKS
MIDD6 T H- 8 T HG RA D EJordan ChristianMiddle School Guidance CounselorJess AvilaMiddle School Support2026-2027MVC Parent Guide 12 mvcs.org/academics/middle-schoolCarissa MedinaMiddle School PrincipalMelissa MoralesAdministrative Assistant to LeadershMEET THE TEAM
QUICKLINKS6TH GRADESUPPLY LIST6TH GRADEEXPLORATORY WHEELCOURSEOFFERINGSPROMOTIONREQUIREMENTS7TH & 8TH GRADEELECTIVES7TH GRADESUPPLY LIST8TH GRADESUPPLY LISTGRADEREPORTINGMVC Parent Guide 13 mvcs.org/academics/middle-school*New families will receive login information for each ofthe following platforms by the start of the school year.FOCUS MOODLE TEXTBOOK ACCESSGradesClass ScheduleAttendance RecordsLog in with your username andpassword emailed by MVC. MiddleSchool students will be able to log in toFocus to view their classes and periodsby early August. Credentials for accessto Focus, our student informationsystem, will be sent out via email byJune 30.AssignmentsClass SyllabiTeacher-provided ContentLog in through student logincredentials.Your textbook bundle is included in yourtuition (a $150 value). Your child(ren)'scourse schedule is preloaded and the bulkof their required course materials will beready to access before school begins.
HIG9 T H-1 2 TH G RA D E2026-2027MEET THE TEAMMVC Parent Guide 14 mvcs.org/academics/high-schoolEmily DouglasGuidance CounselorFreshmen & SophomoresMallory WilliamsDirector of Student ServicesIB Diploma Candidates &InternatIonal StudentsJana SmithGuidance CounselorJuniors & Seniors, Standard MVC DiMichael LanhamHigh School PrincipalAmy ColemanAdministrative Assistant to Leadershi
QUICKLINKSCLASS SCHEDULEAll new Mustangs have had the opp admissions interview, and took the haven't yet, please schedule an app put your plan into action.GRADEREPORTINGSTUDENT PARKINGREGISTRATIONCOURSECATALOGCOURSEOFFERINGSGRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS & OPTIONSDUAL ENROLLMENTCOURSESHIGH SCHOOLPROFILE4 YEAR PLANFOCUS MOODLE TEXTBOOK ACCESSGradesClass ScheduleAttendance RecordsLog in with your username andpassword emailed by MVC. Credentialsfor access to Focus, our studentinformation system, will be sent out viaemail by June 30.AssignmentsClass SyllabiTeacher-provided ContentLog in through student logincredentials.Your textbook bundle is included in yourtuition (a $150 value). Your child(ren)'scourse schedule is preloaded and the bulkof their required course materials will beready to access before school begins.*New families will receive login information for each ofthe following platforms by the start of the school year.TRANSCRIPT REQUESTFORMMVC Parent Guide 15 mvcs.org/academics/high-school
specialized electivecoursesFully remote &asynchronouscoursesapproved UniversityofCalifornia A-G requirementsMVC+ COURSES ARE REMOTE AND ASYNCHRONOUS.These classes are intended for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Freshmen students may beconsidered for enrollment on a case-by-case basisMVC Parent Guide 16 mvcs.org/academics/mvcplus2026-2027STUDENT SERVICES FAQContact your guidance counselortoday and explore how MVC+can be a great addition to youron-campus learning experience!MVC+COURSESREGISTRATION
INTERNATIONALBACCALAUREATEIB EDUCATIONMonte Vista Christian School is an IB WorldSchool for the Diploma Program and the MiddleYears Program. IB World Schools share a commonphilosophy—a commitment to high-quality,challenging, international education that MVCbelieves is important for our students.The Middle Years Program (MYP) providesstudents in grades 6-10 an inquiry-based learningframework.MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAM (MYP)The Personal Project is the capstone project of theMiddle Years Program. Sophomore students startthis project at the beginning of the fall semesterand work toward completion and an exhibition thattakes place in the spring semester.PERSONAL PROJECTMYP MASTERY SCORE RUBRICThe Diploma Program (DP) provides students ingrades 11-12 a set of curricula in which they applythe inquiry skills developed in the MYP to moreadvanced courses. Students pursuing an IBDiploma (as opposed to a standard MVC Diploma)will take 3 HL & 3 SL courses (each worthbetween 1-7 points, depending on performance)and all three parts of the DP Core (worth 1 pointeach) and earn at least 24 points (out of a possible45) to achieve an IB Diploma.DIPLOMA PROGRAM (DP)DP MASTERY SCORE RUBRICIB EXAM SCHEDULEMVC Parent Guide 17 mvcs.org/academics/ib
Dustin MonesDirector of AthleticsCJ CecilAssociate Director of AthleticsKatie WoodfordAthletics Administrative AssistantMEET THE TEAMQUICKLINKSBAND APPMVC coaches use Band forcommunication. Downloadfrom the App Store or GooglePlay. Team-specific Band linkswill be shared at the beginningof each season.BSN GEAR STORE GAME TICKETINGFINAL FORMSMVC uses Final Forms forathletics paperwork. Allpaperwork, including a currentsports physical, must becompleted before the first dayof tryouts.MUSTANG CLUBMUSTANGATHLETICSAccess season rosters,coaching information,articles, and more.SPORTS PHYSICALFORMMVC Parent Guide 18 mvcmustangs.org
TICSTICSMVC Parent Guide 19 mvcmustangs.org2026-2027
Amy De Los SantosDorm ManagerFrank LopezDirector of Boarding & Residential LiORAHMVC Boarding uses Orah to keep each student, whether\"in dorm,\" \"a \"off site.” Parents/guardians can gi student outings and review activitie campus. Parents will receive an inv the company to sign up to Orah.SENDING STUDENTS MAILIncoming mail is delivered to the dormitories daily,Monday through Friday.Address your letter or package with the followinginformation:[First Name] (Preferred Name)[Last name]Stotts/Hellmann Hall2 School WayWatsonville, CA 95076USAWHAT TOBRINGCALIFORNIAIMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTSBOARDING LIFECALENDARBOARDING LIFEHANDBOOKBOARDING LIFE:MORE INFORMATIONMOVE-INGUIDEORAH SPORTSPARTICIPATION FORMQUICKLINKSMEET THE TEAMMVC Parent Guide 20 mvcs.org/admissions/boardingprogram
MVC Parent Guide 21 mvcs.org/admissions/boardingprogramBOA2026-2027
MVC Parent Guide 23 mvcs.org/academics/equestrian2026-2027
EQUESTRIAN REGISTRATIONCLASSESMEET THEHORSESMEET THETRAINERSLocated on the beautiful campus of Monte Vista ChristianSchool, Trinity Rivers Equestrian offers a uniqueopportunity for students to integrate equestrian endeavorsinto their academic school day. Trinity Rivers offers all levelsof training and horsemanship. Beginning through advancedriders can take lessons, enroll in Horsemanship for PEcredit, and participate in many different extracurricularequine activities including competition teams and clubs.QUICKLINKSMVC Parent Guide 22 mvcs.org/academics/equestrian
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Revised 6-4-2026Monte Vista Christian School2 School WayWatsonville, CA 95076831-722-8178