Mount Pisgah Christian Academy

Education Category: Tennessee Education

🌟 Key Highlights: Mount Pisgah Christian Academy

 

Mount Pisgah Christian Academy (MPCA) is a private, co-educational Baptist Christian school in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. Operating as a ministry of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, it is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that emphasizes a strong academic foundation, spiritual formation, and character development, preparing students for college, trade school, or the workforce.

🏫 Overview

 

  • Type: Private / Parochial Baptist Christian School (Ministry of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church)

  • Location: Oliver Springs, Tennessee

  • Grades Served: Kindergarten (K) – 12th Grade (Some sources indicate Preschool is also available)

  • Enrollment: Approximately 120–257 students (varies by source/year)

  • Core Mission: To partner with the home and church to provide a safe environment and a strong spiritual foundation while encouraging students to become well-rounded and productive citizens in both their present and their future.

  • Affiliation: American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) and other religious school associations.

  • Focus: Full K–12 education emphasizing a strong biblical foundation and preparing students for life after graduation, whether in college, trade school, military, or the workforce.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

 

MPCA is distinguished by its dedication to affordability, structured curriculum, and whole-person development:

  • Christ-Centered Curriculum: The school integrates a strong biblical foundation and worldview into all academic subjects. Bible doctrines are explicitly taught and maintained throughout the program.

  • Academic Curriculum: Utilizes established, traditional curricula such as A-Beka or Bob Jones University Press in the elementary grades (K–6), ensuring a challenging academic foundation.

  • Affordability: The school is noted for its affordability, with tuition significantly lower than the state average for private schools.

  • Personalized Attention: The small student body and favorable student-to-teacher ratio (around 12:1) allow teachers to get to know each student personally and provide valuable one-on-one attention academically and spiritually.

  • Extracurricular Opportunities: Offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics (flag football, volleyball, basketball, cheerleading) and participation in the Tennessee Association of Christian Schools Fine Arts Competition (piano, painting, drama, etc.).

  • Graduation Success: Graduates have a high matriculation rate to four-year colleges, technical schools, and military service, often receiving substantial scholarship opportunities.

📞 Contact Information

 

Detail Information
Address 160 Patriot Dr (or 107 Old Hen Valley Rd), Oliver Springs, TN 37840
Phone (865) 435-4831
Website mountpisgahchristianacademy.com

Recess Policies

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Technology / Device Use

  1. Are cell phones or other personal devices restricted during the school day? What is the policy?

 

 

  1. What are the consequences for violating technology policies?

 

 

  1. Are there any other technology policies? For example, are there technology controls inside and/or outside of school (e.g., web monitoring, filters, etc.)?

 

Behavior

  1. What are the school's behavior policies?

 

 

  1. Does the school have a behavior/discipline matrix that lists the behaviors and the appropriate consequences? Could you please include your school’s behavior/discipline matrix?

A school can have discipline/behavior policies, but these policies can be broad. It can be difficult to understand the actual consequences and what actually occurs at school. This section displays the concrete consequences that occur for various behaviors based on teacher feedback. If you are/were a teacher, please email me (Mark Yager) at myager890@gmail.com to give your input. You will remain anonymous when you provide your input.

 

Explanation of discipline at the school (Summarized based on teachers' input):

 

Type of Behavior Typical Consequence / School Response
Tardiness / Late to Class  
Dress Code Violation  
Failure to Follow Directions / Classroom Rules  
Disruption in Class (talking out, off-task behavior, etc.)  
Incomplete Homework or Repeated Lack of Effort  
Possession or Misuse of Cell Phone / Electronic Device  
Disrespect to Teacher / Staff  
Use of Inappropriate or Profane Language  
Dishonesty / Cheating / Academic Misconduct  
Minor Property Misuse or Damage  
Bullying / Teasing / Harassment (Verbal or Online)  
Defiance / Refusal to Comply with Staff Directives  
Leaving Class or Campus Without Permission  
Physical Aggression / Fighting  
Vandalism or Major Property Damage  
Possession of Tobacco or Vaping Device  
Possession or Use of Alcohol / Drugs  
Threatening Behavior or Intimidation  
Possession of a Weapon or Dangerous Object  
Other Behavior:  
Other Behavior:  
Other Behavior:  
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Mount Pisgah Christian Academy in Oliver Springs TN

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