DISTANCE LEARNING ADMISSIONS

We recognize that many families are choosing distance learning (home-schooling) for their children. We are proud to be able to partner with these parents who choose to educate their children at home. 


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All tracks operate under the Monterey Bay Christian School affidavit, accreditation, administrative consultation, admissions policies, and general governance. For further information, please feel free to contact Principal Voyce at 831.899.2060 ex 700 or mrvoyce@mbcsonline.org

 

Tuition and Fees:

          Annual Enrollment fee:

                  $400 (1 child)

                  $700 (2 children)

                 $900 (3 or more children)

          Monthly Tuition rates:

                  Track 1-  $50

                  Track 2- $100

                  Track 3- $175

          Additional/Optional costs (track 3)

                  Field Trips– vary per trip

                  Sports- $25 /sport/season

                  Clubs- $25  /club/semester

                  Uniform printing (logo for polo)

                  8th grade graduation- $150

 

Enrollment/re-enrollment is on an August 1 through July 31 cycle.  However, families may elect to work within the regular school calendar start and end dates (mid August to late May) - tuition agreements are understood to be on a month-to-month basis. 

 

3rd-12th Grade digital curriculum delivery system (Ignitia by Alpha Omega) requires a personal computer for the student (mobile if on track 3).   Upon enrollment, students are given diagnostic placement testing, and customized courses are created/assigned. 

 

High school diploma plans are available for early graduation, college admission,  and advanced placement opportunities.   On campus participation is limited/separated from K-8

TRACK 1:

HOMESCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

Parents continue to serve as their child’s teacher. MBCS provides Christian curriculum in-line with MBCS academic scope and sequence.  Additional consultation/supplementation available. MBCS administration also provides preliminary and ongoing parent training for curriculum implementation.


Core subject expectations:

            Bible

            Language Arts

            Math

            Science

            History

            Arts, Electives, and PE  are coordinated separately.

 

MBCS administration works to finalize official semester report cards each year.  






TRACK TWO:

INDEPENDENT STUDIES


MBCS faculty member(s) teach all subjects. Parents provide structured home environment and daily accountability. Independent Study is only available to students in 3rd grade or higher. The Ignitia curriculum system requires a personal computer for the student. 


MBCS Admin provides regular communication of progress and “attendance” via task reports. Teacher assignment is based on availability and individual student curriculum plan. Many additional electives are available through the same platform.  Additional options are available by family coordination with the school teacher. 


During school hours (and individual teacher hours) students receive additional help through live messaging tools, multi-media materials, and robust teacher communication tools. Additional administrative hours (Mon-Sat 7AM-10PM) provide constant tech support and assistance.







TRACK 3:

HYBRID COOPERATIVE


MBCS administration works to finalize official semester report cards each year. For additional connection opportunities, see track 3 enclosed here. All elements of track 2 are included in track 3.


Additionally, students are invited to participate in campus programs:

                  Included Weekly

                  1 Day of attendance*

                  Chapel

                  Class projects/labs

                  Face-to-face teacher time

                  Recess

 

                  Optional (additional cost)

                  Field trips (TBA)

                  Team  sports- ex:

                                    Volleyball

                                    Bowling

                                    Basketball

                                    Soccer

                                    Ultimate Frisbee

                  After school Clubs—ex:

                                    Agriculture

                                    Drones/Robotics

                                    Cooking

                                    Chapel Leadership

 


* Variations of on-campus plans are possible based on student grade, ability, and need, as well family interest.  Typically these offerings are incorporated into a Friday schedule, though other days could potentially be arranged for comparable amount of time on campus, in which case, program offerings may  drop some of the ones listed here for other elective offerings.