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 5 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 authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. 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 and ipad 2 into the classroom and one of the largest 1:1 ipad launches with 640 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: 62

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 52.0%

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

Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

Ethics
Faith
Religious Studies
The Bible

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics
Psychology
Sociology

Sciences

Biology
Chemistry
Electronics
Environmental Science
Health
Physics
Robotics
Psychology

Math

Algebra
Calculus
Geometry
Honors Math
Probability
Statistics
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Multimedia
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Web Design
Robotics
Graphic Design

Music

Band
Choral Music
Music Theory
Orchestra
Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

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

Special Programs

Community Service
Internships
Leadership
Physical Education
Robotics
Student Council
Digital Design
Maker Space

Distinctive or New Programs

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
Film and Video
Graphic Design
Journalism
Lighting Design
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Production
Publications
Public Speaking
Studio Art
Theater Arts
Theater Design
3-D Art
Orchestra

Interscholastic Sports

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

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 99.0%

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

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

Average Merit Scholarship:

Current Endowment Amount: $

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 29

Total Day: 744

Total Enrollment: 773

Boys: 384

Girls: 389

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 5-12

School Type: Middle, High School

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $58,500

5-Day Boarding: $43,875

Day Tuition Fee: $17,950

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: %

Average Awarded: $

School Finances