I was a student for almost my entire K-12 education. I loved my time in elementary school (especially my piano lessons) and am still in contact with some of my former teachers. High school marked a huge transition for me and found myself frustrated with academics and learning, but threw myself into
... Read more music and sports. My choir directors, without a doubt, changed my life. I felt that my foreign language teacher was one of the best of my entire jr.high/high school experience. My experience at MCC was a mixed bag. There were things I both hated and loved. I think that the elementary departments are superior, but junior high and high school lack in several extra-curricular & academic areas. I did not feel academically prepared once I entered college for many reasons, but hard work & dedication (outside of MCC) certainly changed that. Read less
Posted by a other on 06/17/09
I am delighted to teach at Maranatha where there is an open door for Christian education and encouragement. The staff is caring and loving and consistently pour themselves out for the students. Both the Bible and the academic curriculums are challenging and superb.
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Posted by a teacher on 06/17/09
My two children attended Maranatha since they were in preschool and each of them excelled. I feel their education was well worth the tuition paid. They each strove to get the best grades possible due to the high grading scale. They made many wonderful friends at Maranatha. We appreciate the caring and
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Posted by a parent on 06/13/09
I am writing this as an observer of comments pro and con concerning MCC. We live in a world where we forget to thank people for services rendered because we expect to be served and treated well, but the minute we are not taken care of the way we think we ought to be treated we like to complain. My
... Read more recommendation to complainers is that you walk in their shoes before you complain. There is no perfect place and I praise those who shared their appreciation of MCC. Our world needs more people like you. Read less
Posted by a other on 06/13/09
THE BEST! All 3 of my children have attended there from preschool through 12th grade. They all graduated from Maranatha with top honors and GPA above 4.0. Two attend Colorado School of Mines, and one is at Regis University. Many graduates have earned great scholarships, including my children and
... Read more their friends. As with any school, the success of your child is directly related to YOUR INVOLVEMENT. Maranatha staff and administrators go out of their way to give personal, loving attention and your child will have every opportunity to excel. This school is a beautiful, safe oasis in this harsh world, where a child can be centered on what is important... God, caring for other, and learning in a non-threatening environment. Your children should be your first priority - choosing a great Christian school like Maranatha is the best investment you can make in their future. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/11/09
Our kids have attended Maranatha for years and we are still impressed at the quality of education they receive. The campus is beautiful and always so clean. I love their committment to the Lord and the dedication shown to the kids. When I drop them off in the morning, they are always so happy to go
... Read more into their classes. My 2nd grader needed help with Spelling and the after school help that Maranatha provided brought his grade up to a high B. We're very pleased. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/10/09
MCC is a quality school with teachers that care and teach the child, not the test as do the public schools. No school is perfect but MCC strives to be a godly influence in the life of each child. The quality of education is seen in how sought after are the graduates. Check it out, don't base you opinion
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Posted by a teacher on 06/10/09
I've heard a few negative comments about this school and I can say, they aren't true. Most of these negative comments are from students who just don't like school. I mean think about it, who out there has never had a teacher or class they just didn't like. All of us have, every single one of us who have
... Read more ever attended any school no matter what grade has had a class or teacher they just didn't like, so they allowed it to ruin their whole school expierence. Well I can tell you that MCC is a really great school. Everyone who works there is committed to the education of every child that attends. No matter what grade. They believe that every child should succeed and they are committed to them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/09/09
As a teacher it's great to have small class sizes. You actually get to know the students, their personalities and how they learn. With a senior class of 19 in my Bible class we could interact, joke around, and still get serious study done.
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Posted by a teacher on 06/09/09
Wow! We just had graduation at Maranatha and what a huge blessing it has been for our son who has been there for 13 years. He has excelled in every way. Academically, spiritually, athletically. He has been accepted to Pepperdine, with academic, leadership, & Christian Character scholarships. The president
... Read more of Pepperdine Dr Benton said they are seeking kids from Christian schools such as Maranatha. We have 2 other children at Maranatha as well. We love this school and would highly recommend it. They call kids to a higher standard and do not lower the bar for anyone. Some kids do not like that. Most believe it is a must and are made better because of it. Read less
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