Private School in McKinney, TX

McKinney Christian Academy:
Located in McKinney, Collin County, Texas, McKinney Christian Academy is a Christian, interdenominational, college preparatory, coeducational, independent, nonproft PreK-4 through grade 12 school. It is the only one of its kind in McKinney and draws students from numerous North Texas communities. MCA was founded to work in concert with Christian families but also to ensure that students receive a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum that will prepare them for the college or university of their choice.

We offer:
- Programs from PreK-4 through 12th grade
- Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Program
- Lower School
- Upper School
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English & Literature, math, science, social studies, foreign languages, fine arts, athletics and a wide range of electives
- College Preparation Courses PSAT, PLAN, SAT and ACT
- Honors and Advanced Placement Courses

Lower School:
The lower program at McKinney Christian Academy is designed to incorporate Biblically based education to support the upper school program at MCA by laying a solid foundation for learning that lends to the growth in a child's spiritual, intellectual, and social development, which is critical to their future academic success.

McKinney Christian Academy strives to provide a language rich environment that helps young children develop vocabulary, extended language skills, and knowledge of the world around them. Key subjects include Language Arts, math, social studies, sciences, bible.

Co-Curricular Classes
* Music
* Spanish
* PE
* Library
* Art
* Technology

Upper School:
McKinney Christian Academy focuses on Christian worldview training and biblical integration across the disciplines. In addition to a focus on teaching students to think from a biblical perspective, MCA also emphasizes critical thinking skills and a multi-sensory learning environment. The academic year is divided into two semesters, each 18 weeks in length. Grades are reported at 9-week intervals.

English:
World Literature I & II, American Literature, British Literature, AP American Literature, AP Language & Composition

Foreign Language:
Spanish I, II, III, IV

Math:
Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, Foundations of College Algebra

Science:
Life Science, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry I, Pre-AP Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology

Bible:
Systematic Theology, Church History, Ethics, Apologetics

Social Studies:
World Geography, World History, US History, AP US History, US Government, AP US Government, Economics

Fine Arts:
Drawing and Design, Form and Structure, Band, Choir, Art, Drama

Technology:
Computer Information Systems

Other Offerings:
Health, Physical Education, Speech, Newspaper, Yearbook

College Preparation Courses:
9th through 11th grade MCA students are required to take the PSAT and PLAN in October of each academic year. First through eighth grade students take the Stanford Achievement Test in April.

Honors and Advanced Placement Courses:
We offer a wide range of honors courses. AP courses include AP Calculus, AP American Literature, AP Language & Composition, AP US History.

Athletics:
McKinney Christian Academy fields competitive athletic teams in many sports including football, volleyball, cheerleading, cross country, basketball, track and field, softball, baseball, golf, wrestling and power-lifting.