The mission of Manheim Christian School is to provide a Christ-centered environment where students develop Biblical principles while receiving a quality education.

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What is the mission of Manheim Christian School?

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The 3-day and 5-day kindergarten curriculum effectively prepares students for our first grade program. The 5-day option provides enrichment to further develop and reinforce skills learned during the kindergarten experience.

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How many days a week does your Kindergarten class meet?

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We see the Pre-K program as a combination of readiness and supplemental objectives for 4 and 5 year olds. Emphasis is placed on academic, social, emotional, and spiritual developmental activities. Time spent at Pre-K is important for the young child to help make a smooth transition from home and school.

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What is the purpose of our Pre-K class?

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What is the purpose of our Pre-K class?

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We are very committed to maintaining small class sizes to effectively provide a quality faith based education for our students. Our classes average between 16-18 students per grade. Early elementary may add an additional aide to maintain our desired student/teacher ratio in the room. We believe these allow us to better meet the needs of each individual student.

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What is the student-teacher ratio for classes at MCS?

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Manheim Christian School has its roots in the Mennonite and Brethren denominations. Today, we do not have an affiliation with any one denomination. Presently, there are over 60 churches represented in our patron body.

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Is this school associated with a particular denomination?

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Yes! We use an objective financial aid application by STS (Simple Tuition Solutions) to determine need of each family. After awarding aid to each family, we invite families who have additional need or are experiencing unforeseen circumstances to have a conversation with us. We sincerely desire to work with families that are the right fit for our school community and values.

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Does the school offer financial aid?

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We encourage students to maintain a high standard of appearance that does not detract from the inner beauty of spirit. The school desires a reasonable balance between dress that is neat, comfortable and modest while also being functional for physical activity. A detailed description of the dress code can be found in the student handbook.

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What is the dress code at Manheim Christian School?

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Our Bible curriculum is from Purposeful Designs Publications. Students learn how to apply Biblical truth to their lives as they memorize Scripture and learn about Christ-like character. For the other curricula, we use textbooks from the state-adopted list. All of our teachers integrate Biblical principles and teaching into every subject area. Our choice curricula resources facilitate a smooth transition from 8th grade into high schools.

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What curriculum is used at Manheim Christian School?

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We utilize Act 89 services through our Intermediate Unit 13 for children who struggle academically, socially, and/or have speech challenges. MCS offers ASCEND (Advancing Scholars in Christ-like Excellence & Nurturing Discovery) for students who meet gifted criteria.

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Does your school have a program for students with exceptional needs?

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At the core to establishing an effective discipline philosophy is conveying a high standard of behavior and laying out clear expectations of appropriate behavior. We believe that all of life involves choices and consequences. It is our goal to help the students make good choices resulting in appropriate behavior. The classroom teachers effectively handle most discipline. The administrator is supportive of the classroom teacher and does become involved when deemed in the best interest of the student.

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What is the school’s philosophy of discipline?

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Most of our families utilize available transportation provided by local school districts within a 10 mile radius of MCS. A number of other families arrange carpooling with other families to transport their children to school.

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Is transportation available?

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Yes, we offer hot lunch for purchase 5 days per week. Intentional effort is made by our Lunch Coordinator to make our lunches affordable and nutritional.

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Does the school have a hot lunch program?

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