Monte Vista Christian School

Watsonville
California
United States

Overview

Monte Vista Christian School is an independent, coeducational, selective day and boarding school for young men and women in grades 6 through 12, offering a college preparatory education in the Christian tradition and context. MVCS is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). MVCS is on the cutting edge of technology in the classrooms. MVCS was one of the first to digitize our entire library, first in the world to integrate the iPad into the classroom, and one of the largest 1:1 iPad launches, with 800 high school students personally carrying one. Founded in Watsonville, California in 1926, our beautiful 100-acre campus is next to an 18 hole golf course. It is made up of ponds, trails, six athletic fields, two gymnasiums, tennis courts, swimming pool and an equestrian center. Our Harkness Table concept in small classroom settings, challenging curriculum, and support programs will allow us to be the premier college preparatory Christian school in northern California, committed to preparing students to be world changers.

Academics

Department Director Susan Swing

Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1

Average Class Size: 18

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 44

Number of AP Courses Offered: 18

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 57%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Technology Center
  • Writing Center

English

  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Poetry

History

  • European History
  • Honors
  • United States History
  • World History

Foreign Languages

  • Japanese
  • Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

  • Ethics
  • Faith
  • Religious Studies
  • The Bible

Humanities / Social Sciences

  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Sciences

  • Anatomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Electronics
  • Health
  • Physics

Math

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Functions
  • Geometry
  • Honors Math
  • Probability
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry

Computer Studies

  • Computer Applications
  • Multimedia
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Web Design

Music

  • Band
  • Choral Music
  • Individual Instructions
  • Music Theory
  • Orchestra
  • Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

  • Acting
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Debate
  • Design
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Lighting Design
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Portfolio
  • Production
  • Publications
  • Public Speaking
  • Studio Art
  • Theater Arts
  • Theater Design
  • 3-D Art

Special Programs

  • Community Service
  • Leadership

Distinctive or New Programs

March Term - See Website Academic Summer School Esl Summer Program

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 2

Average Students Per Dorm: 60

Number of Girls Dorms: 0

Number of Boys Dorms: 0

Dorm Amenities

  • Game Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Kitchen

Student Life

Students' time at MVC will produce: • strong relationships • memorable experiences • transformation of your life by discovering God and His purpose for your life. We encourage you to be a responsible MVC student and Residence Life community member to support an atmosphere of • Honesty • Respect • Responsibility • Kindness

Facilities

  • Baseball Field
  • Basketball Court
  • Football Field
  • Indoor Basketball Court
  • Pool
  • Sand Volleyball Court
  • Technology Center
  • Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

  • Astronomy Club
  • Chess Club
  • Community Service
  • Dorm Proctors
  • FCA
  • Horseback Riding
  • International Club
  • Mock Trial
  • National Honor Society
  • Newspaper
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Photography Club
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Yearbook

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Morgan Matos

Athletics Department Director: Matt Coleman

Arts

  • Acting
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Debate
  • Design
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Lighting Design
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Portfolio
  • Production
  • Publications
  • Public Speaking
  • Studio Art
  • Theater Arts
  • Theater Design
  • 3-D Art

Interscholastic Sports

  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country Running
  • Equestrian
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Recreational Sports

  • Equestrian
  • Horseback Riding

Graduates

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 99%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores Reading Math Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 76

Total Day: 564

Total Enrollment: 640

Boys: 314

Girls: 326

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 6-12

School Type: Middle, High School

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $45,900

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $11,891

Need-Based Aid: Not Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: %

Average Awarded: $

School Finances

Merit Scholarships: Not Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

Average Merit Scholarship: $

Current Endowment Amount: $

Contact

Two School Way

Watsonville, California United States

831 722 8178 x194

Director of Admissions: Kim Dawes

Admissions Phone: 831 722 8178 x194

Fax: 831 722 0361

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.mvcs.org

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