Requirements to Join MRCS
Parents agree to:
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Meet with the MRCS Administrator for an interview.
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Sign a statement of faith and declaration that they are members in good standing in a local church.
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Provide a referral form from their pastor.
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Become members of Home School Legal Defense Association under the MRCS Group Membership plan ($95/year). Membership is not required for those whose only enrolled children are below 7 or 17 years or older.
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Pay $175 tuition fee per family plus $10 per additional child (refundable only if family is not accepted for enrollment), and if applicable, pay the $50 first-
Make checks payable to: Moffett Road Christian School Please mail payments to: 6159 Moffett Road, Mobile, AL 36618 |
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Provide an organized course of study, using curriculum of their own choice upon approval of the MRCS Administrator.
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Maintain records of specific days of attendance, each quarter submitting to the Administrator Progress Report Form for each student which lists grades and attendance.
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Fulfill the days required in the school term set by MRCS (180 days, including 5 teacher work days).
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Maintain a lesson plan book. First year members plans will be reviewed and checked at the end of first quarter and as needed thereafter.
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Attend a minimum of one MRCS meeting per quarter (4 faculty or cell group meetings per year).
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At their own expense, have their children in grades 3, 5, & 8 take standardized tests (Stanford or Iowa). New MRCS students in grade three and above must test the first year.
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Instruct their children in the basic courses of academic study including, but not limited to: reading, spelling, writing, arithmetic, English, geography, science, health, physical education, and U.S. and Alabama history.
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Provide the school with a copy of a birth certificate and an immunization certificate for each enrolled child or an explanation of your reasons for not immunizing your children.
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Commit to serve or assist with at least one MRCS activity per year.
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Parents understand that:
· Applications may be denied or enrollment terminated if faculty members or students fail to exhibit Biblical moral standards.
· Any overt misconduct may result in dismissal from the church school.
· Any missed deadlines or failure to comply with the above requirements will result in a letter of delinquency. If the situation is not remedied in 15 days from that letter, enrollment will be terminated.
· Moffett Road Christian School will send copies of transcripts, progress reports, permanent records and standardized test scores, as compiled by the parent, to new schools. It does not promote or retain a child in their respective grades.
· Moffett Road Christian School, a ministry of Moffett Road Assembly of God, admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
· Moffett Road Christian School, its Administrator and Board, Moffett Road Assembly of God Church, it Pastor and Board are in no way financially responsible for legal action that may be taken against a family or for any physical conditions or accidents that may occur during school activities.
Benefits:
Accountability: Quarterly grades and attendance reports are required. New members of the faculty submit lesson plans for semester reviews during their first year.
Cell Groups: The enrollment is divided into cell groups. The Cell Group Leaders help maintain the school records and provide a point of contact for each family. During the months when there is not a faculty meeting, cell groups meet for fellowship and support.
Faculty Meetings: On the first Thursday of even–numbered months, the moms gather for a time of teacher enrichment, fellowship, and refreshment.
Family Fun Days: Family activities are planned at various times for the enjoyment of all, including the talent show and the end-of-year picnic.
Field Trips: Field trips applicable to various ages are planned throughout the year.
Graduation: MRCS hosts graduation ceremonies for its kindergarten and high school students. The high school valedictorian and salutatorian are honored. Graduates must be enrolled with MRCS for two years prior to graduation and score a minimum of 16 on the ACT.
HSLDA Discount Group: MRCS has its own discount group for membership in the Home School Legal Defense Association, giving MRCS families a 15 percent discount. Membership is required for those with compulsory attendance age children.
Library Access: MRCS has an excellent library of resources and curriculum which is available to the faculty and students.
Newsletter: The Messenger, a monthly newsletter, is published to keep the faculty and students informed about field trips, meetings, and other opportunities.
Transcripts: The school provides an official transcript for students transferring to other schools or applying to college.
Website: MRCS maintains this website for its members and those interested in the school.
Moffett Road Christian School
6159 Moffett Road
Mobile, Alabama 36618
251-391-4663
Retta Franklin, Administrator
6159 Moffett Road
Mobile, Alabama 36618
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