MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Mandarin Christian School is to seek God’s will from a Biblical world-view in developing each child’s unique potential to become a disciple of Jesus Christ, a life-long learner, and a productive citizen.
FACILITIES
Mandarin Christian School is housed at the beautiful nine-acre campus on Old St. Augustine Road. The school has over thirty one regular classrooms, two music rooms, a computer lab, an art room, a media center, administrative offices, extended care area, and cafeteria dining area. MCS also has an expansive auditorium, gymnasium, two playground areas, and a fenced recreational area, and a ten acre athletic complex that includes baseball, softball, and soccer fields.
SCHOOL HISTORY
Mandarin Christian School began its inaugural year August 29, 1995. The school began with kindergarten through fifth grades under the direction, leadership, and ministry of Christ's Church. Sixth grade was added in the fall of 1996, seventh grade in 1997, and eighth grade was added in 1998. Ninth and tenth grades were added in the 2005-06 school year and eleventh and twelfth grades followed over the next two years. Christ's Church has realized a long-term goal by establishing a school to serve its membership and the Mandarin community.
STAFF
The instructional staff includes thirty one regular classroom teachers, three physical education teachers, a media specialist, three music specialists, two art teachers, two Spanish teachers, and two computer specialists. A teacher must be a committed Christian and have a degree in elementary, middle school, or high school education to teach in the regular education program. All faculty and staff members are chosen because they have exhibited the desire, necessary skills, and heart to excite and motivate students to achieve success in school.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Third grade through twelfth grade classes are represented by a class member on the Student Council. Upper school students serve as officers.
Fourth and fifth grade students may participate in performance ensemble classes that meet during the school day. These classes include choral, Orff instrumental and recorder ensemble, drama, and movement.
Fifth graders serve as MCS Safety Patrol members. A student must exhibit exemplary citizenship qualities and maintain above average grades to be a safety patrol member.
UNIFORMS
Uniforms are required for all students attending Mandarin Christian School. Purchasing information may be obtained by contacting the school office.
ACCREDITATION
Mandarin Christian School is fully accredited with:
- Florida Council of Independent Schools
- Florida Kindergarten Council
- Association of Christian Schools International
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Performing Arts:
A variety of activities are open to our students after school such as Kindermusik for Kindergarten through second grade students, Mandarin Christian Winds (band) for fourth through eighth grade students, dance classes for Kindergarten through Fifth grade students, and vocal and drama classes for second and third grade students.
Upper School students have chapel leadership roles through vocal and instrumental Praise Teams which meet before school to prepare for Thursday chapel presentations. Instrumental students play guitar, drums, keyboard, Orff instruments, and a variety of percussion instruments.
Sports:
Middle School students may choose to participate in girls' or boys' soccer, girls' volleyball, girls' or boys' basketball, cheerleading, baseball, and/or softball. JV sports for our Upper School students are being planned. Please check "MCS Sports" for a list of available sports.
SCHOOL HOURS
Kindergarten 8:20 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
First - Fifth Grades 8:20 A.M. - 3:10 P.M.
Sixth - Eighth Grades 8:15 A.M. - 3:10 P.M.
Ninth - Twelfth Grades 8:15 A.M. - 3:10 P.M.
Average Class Size - 22
For additional information, please call or e-mail:
Mrs. Wanda Carmichael, Director of Admission
(904) 268-8667
