Miami Christian School

Miami Christian School
Location
200 MCS Victors Way (Formerly NW 109th Ave.) Miami, Florida 33172 United States
Coordinates	25°46′16″N 80°22′24″W / 25.771221°N 80.373364°W / 25.771221; -80.373364Coordinates: 25°46′16″N 80°22′24″W / 25.771221°N 80.373364°W / 25.771221; -80.373364
Information
Type	Private
Established	1954
Principal	Dr.Lorena Morrison ED.D
Grades	PK-12
Campus size	20-acre (81,000 m2)
Color(s)	Red, White and black
Affiliation	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Information	[phone]
Website	www.miamichristian.org

Miami Christian School is a school in Miami, Florida.^[1] The school has long-standing accreditation with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Miami Christian is an evangelical Christian school with emphasis on individual learning and academics. The school aims to provide critical analytical thinking skills, small student/teacher ratio, Fine Arts and Practical Arts, character development and community service.

Incorporated in 1954, Miami Christian is the oldest Christian school in Dade County. The school is a Pre-K through 12th grade that features a university preparatory curriculum taught from a Biblical perspective which hosts a variety of academic programs including, Honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment, Laptop Learning, ESOL, Distance Learning, and a self-contained High School ESE. The school’s academic emphasis is on a well-rounded program that stresses the skills in math and language arts as well as the spiritual growth through Bible studies. Advanced placement and honors courses are taught by very trained teachers. The middle school provides Honors and Regular classes also.

Miami Christian School seeks students who have the ability to participate in a broad academics program and who demonstrate a pattern of responsible behavior. The school attracts families who have a desire to educate their children in a Christ-honoring setting devoted to excellence in academic, spiritual, physical and social training. Students are accepted in all grades on the basis of previous education, admissions tests and personal interviews.

The school is situated on a 20-acre (81,000 m²) campus with a football field, baseball and softball diamonds, tennis courts, and gymnasium. The facilities include a library, fully equipped science laboratories, music rooms, and computer labs.

Miami Christian's colors are red, white, and black.

Athletics

Miami Christian has a prominent tradition in athletics.^{[citation needed]}

It has three FHSAA State Championships: 1975 Baseball, 2000 boys' basketball, 2002 boys' basketball.

55th anniversary

On October 27,^[when?] in honor of Miami Christian School's 55th Anniversary, a portion of NW 109th Avenue was renamed MCS Victors Way^[2][3]

Notable alumni

• Myrka Dellanos A journalist, actress, and singer.
• Guillermo Diaz (basketball), an NBA player for the Los Angeles Clippers.
• José Juan Barea, an NBA player for the Dallas Mavericks.^[4]
• David Rivera, a member of the United States Congress from Florida.^[3]
• Frank Jimenez, 21st General Counsel of the U.S. Department of the Navy.
• Marcos Daniel Jimenez, U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida, 2002-2005.
• Ileana Garces, only individual in music history to be nominated for a Grammy Award and a Dove Award off first album.
• Kevin Vega, youngest Chief Engineer in the history of NASA.

References

1. ^ "Fountainbleau CDP, Florida." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 7, 2010.
2. ^ RESOLUTION CO-DESIGNATING NW 109TH AVENUE FROM NW 1ST STREET TO NW 4TH STREET AS MCS VICTORS WAY
3. ^ ^{a b} Vice-Chairman Diaz, an Alumni of Miami Christian School...
4. ^ A GREAT DAY IN NEW YORK FOR JOSE JUAN BAREA OF THE DALLAS MAVERICKS