Mount Paran Christian School is a covenantal private

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located in

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. It includes Pre-K3 through grade 12.

Organization

Mount Paran Christian School opened in 1976 as a private independent school.

Academics

MPCS (Mount Paran Christian School) is accredited through Cognia and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Mount Paran Christian School offers a full college-preparatory program with Honors and

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classes. MPCS incorporates art, music, computer, foreign language, and physical education as regular components of the instructional program, beginning in preschool and extending through high school. Mount Paran Christian School offers a

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for gifted students in lower school called ''ENCORE''. Entrance into this program is based on testing and teacher recommendations. Advanced classes are offered in math and language arts for grades 3-8 and accelerated classes starting in seventh grade.

Admission

Mount Paran Christian School's admissions department makes admission decisions for prospective students with the following general criteria in mind: faith commitment of the family and applicant, readiness to learn, relevant academic skills, behavioral history, self-motivation, and leadership potential.

Sports

Mount Paran competes in Georgia High School Association's Region 2-A. *

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* Cross country * Dance Team * Esports * Fishing *

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Murray Arts Center

The Murray

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, bought by the school, opened in August 2008. Costing $35 million, the complex includes an 800-seat music hall, theater, dance studios and video production facilities."Multi-Million Dollar Murray Arts Center Debuts in Atlanta - WSDG World-Class Architecture/Acoustics Distinguish New Education/Entertainment Complex"

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Notable alumni

References

External links

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