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Mission Bend Christian Academy provides an outstanding Christ-based early childhood education (ages 1 - 4) to a diverse population in a safe, nurturing, and inspirational environment. Dynamic, skilled elementary and middle school teachers challenge students in kindergarten through 7th grade to take responsibility for their learning and develop good work habits while inspiring them with creative approaches to learning and a variety of enrichment opportunities that make the classroom an exciting place to be! MBCA anticipates building a new facility within the next year beside our current location that will accommodate our continuing growth.
Early Childhood tuition varies according to 3 vs. 5 day and extended hours options. Registration fee is $150 for Early Childhood and $200 for Elementary. No additional supply fee. Discounts for siblings & for Alief teachers. Financial aid available ba
% on Financial Aid
42%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
Admissions Director
Mrs. Janie Bickford
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization: Chess Club
Arts and Music Programs: Choir/Chorus, Music Lessons
School Notes
Mission Bend Christian Academy's (MBCA) mission is to BRING
children into a nurturing environment, BUILD a strong spiritual,
academic, social, and physical foundation, and to SEND forth
Christ-like students. Our school strives to provide a loving
environment enabling our students to grow spiritually,
academically, socially, and physically, Our Christ-centered;
academically sound instruction develops good character, strong
moral values, and a love for learning.
MBCA is a diverse environment, which recognizes its diversity
as a valued educational resource. MBCA is a ministry of Mission
Bend United Methodist Church of Houston Texas. Administration and
supervision are under the direction of the School Board of
Directors.
School Philosophy
We believe that our children are the most important investment
in the future, our #1 resource. Cultivating this resource through
academically sound, Christian education empowers our children with
strong character to make a difference in the future. We, at the
Academy, aim to encourage, guide and challenge the students
entrusted to us. We strive to better our world child by child.
We strive to:
Develop creativity and self expression;
Foster positive attitudes toward self and others;
Cultivate language skills and communication abilities;
Stimulate interest in mathematics, sciences and the arts:
Promote health, physical and spiritual growth and motor
development;
Encourage self-discipline and acceptance of reasonable
limits;
Strengthen home-school relationships;
We plan our curriculum within a caring and creative
environment. Our programs are carefully designed to enlarge the
child's repertoire of knowledge and skills to increase
self-confidence and promote curiosity and initiative.
Achievements
Mission Bend Christian Academy (MBCA)has grown over 100% since
1982. In the past 25 years 3000 children have been provided with a
quality education.
Mission Bend Christian Academy students generally perform above
public school's national average on the Stanford Achievement Test
Exam and at an average level compared to the Association of
Christian Schools.
MBCA received recognition from the Corporate Hands Leadership
Network's Collaborative for Children for Quality Improvement
between 2002 and 2006.
Recognitions/Accreditations/Status
Mission Bend Christian Academy is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit
organization, incorporated in the State of Texas on March 26,
2005.
Mission Bend Christian Academy is a member of the Association
of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and the Houston
Christian Chamber of Commerce.
Accreditation from Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools
(TAAPS) is in progress. TAAPS Accreditation demonstrates compliance
with the State Board of Education. The Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills (TEKS) as required by the State Board of Education will
be considered the basis of the schools curriculum.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 95 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,226
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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