Middle Tennessee Christian School

Middle Tennessee Christian School
Address
100 East MTCS Road Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37129 United States
Information
School type	Private
Religious affiliation(s)	Churches of Christ
Founded	December 9, 1960 (Chartered)
Opened	1961 1975 High School
President	Lynn Watson
Teaching staff	50
Employees	37 additional
Grades	PreK-12
Enrollment	PreK: 113 Elementary: 315 Junior High: 103 High School: 190 Total: 721
Average class size	PreK-6th: 19 7th-12th: 18
Language	English
Hours in school day	8:00am-3:00pm
Classrooms	over 40
Campus	Murfreesboro
Area	38 acres (15 ha)
Color(s)	Orange, White, and Black
Mascot	Cougar
Accreditation(s)	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Communities served	Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and Nashville
Affiliations	Independent Schools of the Nashville Area National Christian School Association Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association
Website	Middle Tennessee Christian School

Middle Tennessee Christian School, or MTCS, is a private school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA, chartered on December 9, 1960. Individuals from a number of congregations of the Churches of Christ in Murfreesboro were responsible for establishing the school. The school's main campus is located at 100 E. MTCS Road, 37129. The school provides classes for Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The president is Lynn Watson. The school mascot is the cougar, and the team colors are orange, white, and black.

“	The mission of Middle Tennessee Christian School is to provide an education based on Christian values and academic excellence in a nurturing environment that will prepare students to become responsible, productive members of the home, church, and community.	”

Academics

Up until 1975 MTCS offered Kindergarten through eighth grade classes, when the decision was made by the Board of Directors to add one grade a year until a complete high school was available, with the first class graduating in May, 1979. In December, 1978, MTCS received full accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Fast Facts

MURFREESBORO CAMPUS

38-acre (150,000 m²) campus

Over 40 classrooms in the Arnette Elementary Building and the High School Building

Robinson Hall (cafeteria)

Charlene Waldron Library

A.N. Miller Gymnasium

Playground

J.L. Ross Softball Field

Lighted sports complex including the Joe Baron Baseball field and Throneberry Stadium (football/soccer field)

Li'l Cougar Den Preschool Building and playground at 204 MTCS Road

New Gymnasium is finished with a weight room and basketball courts

FACULTY AND STAFF

50 certified teachers

• 44% of MTCS teachers have earned masters level or above
• 78% of MTCS teachers have 5 or more years of experience
• 62% of MTCS teachers have 9 or more years of experience
• 54% of MTCS teachers have 14 or more years of experience

37 additional staff members

SCHOOL HOURS

School Hours: 8am - 3pm

PK-6th grade extended care available

AVERAGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT

Total Enrollment: 721

• Pre-Kindergarten: 113
• Elementary: 315
• Junior High: 103
• High School: 190

Average Class Size, TK-6th: 19 Average class Size, 7th-12th: 18

ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS

Accreditation:

• Southern Association of College and Schools

Memberships:

• Independent Schools of the Nashville Area
• National Christian School Association
• Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association

Middle Tennessee Christian School welcomes students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

MTCS does not discriminate in the administration of its education and admissions policies, financial aid program, or any other school program offered for students.

Mission Statement and Beliefs

The mission of Middle Tennessee Christian School is to provide an education based on Christian values and academic excellence in a nurturing environment that will prepare students to become responsible, productive members of the home, church, and community.

WE BELIEVE:

• that MTCS exists to train its students intellectually, spiritually, morally, socially, emotionally, and physically.
• that the school curriculum should include the study of the Bible as well as the study of the arts and sciences, all taught from a Christian perspective.
• that each student is a valued individual made in God’s image with unique spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• that students should be prepared to be useful and responsible citizens in society and the church.
• that school personnel, parents, and students are responsible for establishing a proper environment for learning.
• that teachers should vary instructional methods to meet individual needs.
• that positive relationships and mutual respect should be encouraged within the entire school community.
• that students should be provided appropriate opportunities for success through academic and co-curricular activities.
• that our students should graduate with the skills necessary to be successful in post-secondary education.

Athletics

MTCS fields TSSAA Div. 1 teams in the following sports:

Boys

• Baseball*
• Basketball*
• Bowling
• Cross Country
• Football*
• Golf
• Soccer*
• Tennis
• Trap shooting*

Girls

• Basketball*
• Bowling
• Cheerleading
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Trap shooting*
• Volleyball

(*) denotes high school and junior high school sport

MTCS's baseball team is, arguably, one the their best sports historically. Players who have gone on to play collegiately include JimEd Warden, Michael Noblin, Stuart Myatt, Jordan Barron, Brandon Brock, Daniel Peck, & Martin Lykins. Noblin, Myatt, Brock, Peck, & Lykins all played on the same team.

External links

• Official website