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You’ve done your homework. You’ve perused countless school websites. You’ve toured your neighborhood school and several local private schools. You’ve asked lots of questions and have decided an independent school education is the best fit for your child. You may even have a favorite school that’s risen to the top of your list.   So, you’ve filled out the applications, sent in the required paperwork, and participated in interviews and assessments. The admission process can sometimes feel a bit circuitous - a reminder of the children’s book *If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.* But, much like the mouse who wants a cookie and a glass of milk to go with it, the process of private school admissions has only just begun. The time period after submitting the applications is when the real waiting begins.   ![MS girls math](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MS%20girls%20math.jpg?width=844&height=475&name=MS%20girls%20math.jpg) [![Innovation in Education: Preparing Students for Careers in Music, Film, and Television](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/LR-9181.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/innovation-in-education-preparing-students-for-music-film-tv-careers) ## [Innovation in Education: Preparing Students for Careers in Music, Film, and Television](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/innovation-in-education-preparing-students-for-music-film-tv-careers) June 30, 2022 Welcome to Y’allywood! The state of Georgia has become a booming location for the entertainment industry. Building on its long history as a musical powerhouse, Georgia has become the undisputed “Hollywood of the South,” with film and television generating billions of dollars each year - an astounding $9.5 billion in 2018, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development. The economic impact extends even further when considering the thousands of jobs that are created as a result of the Georgia entertainment industry. This is due, in part, to one of “the most competitive tax incentive programs in the country, along with a broad network of production and recording facilities, a large and skilled workforce, the latest production equipment and suppliers, gaming and interactive media developers, and technology and support services.”   This skilled workforce is being trained at schools across the state. While it is unusual for a K-12 school to have a recording studio, an increasing number of high schools and career centers in America are creating audio education programs to give students a head start on entertainment-centric college curricula and careers. ##### ![LR-9181](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LR-9181.jpg?width=845&name=LR-9181.jpg) [![4 Benefits of Choosing a K-12 Independent School for Life](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/MOJO8895.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/4-benefits-choosing-k12-independent-school) ## [4 Benefits of Choosing a K-12 Independent School for Life](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/4-benefits-choosing-k12-independent-school) January 26, 2022 For families who have decided on an independent school education for their children, the private school choices seem endless. Options range from religious to secular, co-ed to single sex, day or boarding. One especially important consideration for families is the school’s organization – the grades/school levels offered. Schools vary from solely primary or secondary offerings to a combination of preschool through high school. For families choosing one school for their children’s entire academic experience, the benefits are many.   ![MOJO8895](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MOJO8895.jpg?width=844&name=MOJO8895.jpg) [![Innovation in Education: 4 Ways Technology is Transforming Instruction](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/blog%203.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/4-ways-technology-is-transforming-instruction) ## [Innovation in Education: 4 Ways Technology is Transforming Instruction](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/4-ways-technology-is-transforming-instruction) September 07, 2021 Often, when we hear the word *innovation*, our minds immediately journey to the realm of technology. However, innovation should not be limited to technology integration. Rather, innovation should be an innovative mechanism for advancing areas a school community deems important.   ##### ![blog 3](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog%203.jpg?width=843&name=blog%203.jpg) [![7 Tips for Affording a Private School Education](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/blogPrivateTipsMPCS7512.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/7-tips-for-affording-a-private-school-education) ## [7 Tips for Affording a Private School Education](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/7-tips-for-affording-a-private-school-education) July 14, 2021 Financing an independent school education may seem unattainable, but affording private school can actually be within reach. While the cost of private school is an important commitment for families, it is the aim of many academic institutions to work with families to make an independent school education possible.   *"\[Private school\] is a serious investment for a family. But to have our child surrounded by other students who are there to learn from teachers who are invested in how well my son does in and out of the classroom has been a true blessing. The evidence of \[schools like\] MPCS being 'worth it' is in the relationships he has built, the spiritual growth he has experienced, and the bright academic future that college will give him."* —David Epps, Parent   ##### ![blogPrivateTipsMPCS7512](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blogPrivateTipsMPCS7512.jpg?width=844&name=blogPrivateTipsMPCS7512.jpg) [![Innovation in Education: Best Practices in Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/bfIMG_1566.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/innovation-in-education-best-practices-in-cross-disciplinary-collaboration) ## [Innovation in Education: Best Practices in Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/innovation-in-education-best-practices-in-cross-disciplinary-collaboration) June 10, 2021 When teachers from various disciplines combine their efforts and plan course curriculum to coordinate across fields of learning, students are the beneficiaries. While it takes time and effort, cross-disciplinary collaboration offers students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of a subject. For Mount Paran Christian School third-graders, appreciation for nature has only strengthened because of a collaborative butterfly project between Spanish and Science classes.   ##### ![bfIMG\_1566](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bfIMG_1566.jpg?width=843&name=bfIMG_1566.jpg) [![Innovation in Education: Bluebird Trail Brings Science to Life](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/LR-4853.jpeg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/innovation-in-education-bluebird-about-bluebird-trail-brings-science-to-life) ## [Innovation in Education: Bluebird Trail Brings Science to Life](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/innovation-in-education-bluebird-about-bluebird-trail-brings-science-to-life) May 19, 2021 After a lot of preparation, lower school students at Mount Paran Christian School now hear the charming call of dozens of baby bluebird hatchlings around the 68-acre school campus. February was bluebird month in Georgia, when the brilliantly-hued Eastern Bluebird began the process of seeking nesting spots and crafting its signature cup-shaped nest in anticipation of warmer weather. MPCS students are now front-and-center this spring, supporting the bluebirds and witnessing the entire hatching process.   ##### ![LR-4853](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LR-4853.jpeg?width=844&name=LR-4853.jpeg) [![4 Reasons Why We Chose Mount Paran Christian School](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/4kidshorizMPCS0296-HDR.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/4-reasons-we-chose-mount-paran-christian-school) ## [4 Reasons Why We Chose Mount Paran Christian School](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/4-reasons-we-chose-mount-paran-christian-school) April 19, 2021 Parents - it’s decision time. You’ve explored the educational opportunities available for your child(ren) – from the local public school, to online, homeschool, or charter schools – and have winnowed your choices to a list of independent schools. You’ve read blogs about [how to choose the best private school for your family](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/how-to-choose-the-best-private-school-for-your-family) and have further narrowed your focus to [a Christian school](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/informedfaith) to align with your family values. So, where do you go from here? Why should Mount Paran Christian School - the largest private Christian school in Cobb county - be at the top of your school choice list? Read on for first-hand experiences from current students and why parents chose Mount Paran Christian School for their children’s education.   ##### ![4kidshorizMPCS0296-HDR](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4kidshorizMPCS0296-HDR.jpg?width=844&name=4kidshorizMPCS0296-HDR.jpg) [![Pathways: The Places MPCS Seniors Go](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/val19LR-6041.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/pathways-the-places-mpcs-seniors-go) ## [Pathways: The Places MPCS Seniors Go](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/pathways-the-places-mpcs-seniors-go) June 09, 2020 Oh, the places they will go. The Mount Paran Christian School Class of 2020 will head off to a variety of universities in the fall, bringing with them the solid academic foundation built at MPCS. These rising college freshman will be pursuing career pathways as varied as Forestry, Athletic Training, Forensics, Vocal Performance, as well as Business, Engineering, or Medicine. Read on to learn more about how some of these seniors came to choose their career pathways.    ![career paths2](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/career%20paths2.jpg?width=844&name=career%20paths2.jpg) [![Portrait of a Graduate](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/gradsinarowLR-6814.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/portrait-of-a-graduate) ## [Portrait of a Graduate](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/portrait-of-a-graduate) May 12, 2020 There’s no question that a Mount Paran Christian School graduate is remarkable. But, what exactly *is* it about an MPCS student that sets them apart? How can their remarkability be defined – the “secret sauce,” if you will – that characterizes MPCS alumni?  The MPCS family is comprised of students who feature six key characteristics: MPCS students crave deeper faith; embrace intellectual curiosity; prepare completely; refuse to be bystanders; live courageously; and reach forward, pressing on toward their goals. What does this look like, in reality? The 2020 Senior Spotlights - the five students who earned the top grade point averages in the class - beautifully represent this “Portrait of a Graduate.”   ##### ![gradsinarowLR-6814](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gradsinarowLR-6814.jpg?width=844&name=gradsinarowLR-6814.jpg) [![How to Choose the Best Private School for Your Family](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/MPCS%20KellyMoss%20MOJO9882%20crop.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/how-to-choose-the-best-private-school-for-your-family) ## [How to Choose the Best Private School for Your Family](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/how-to-choose-the-best-private-school-for-your-family) April 15, 2020 Families in Cobb County and the northwest metro-Atlanta area have many options when it comes to choosing the best school for their children, from great neighborhood public schools to several private school alternatives. For those who feel certain about the value of an independent school education for their child, how should families make the decision on which school is the best for their family?   ##### ![MPCS KellyMoss MOJO9882 crop](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MPCS%20KellyMoss%20MOJO9882%20crop.jpg?width=844&name=MPCS%20KellyMoss%20MOJO9882%20crop.jpg) [![7 Tips for Parents Working from Home](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/LSsteamIMG_1352%20crop.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/7-tips-for-parents-working-from-home) ## [7 Tips for Parents Working from Home](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/7-tips-for-parents-working-from-home) March 24, 2020 It's been a little over a week of Virtual Learning at Mount Paran Christian School. With many government mandates and suggestions that workplaces operate on a "work from home" basis, parents are also finding themselves navigating new territory. Feedback from this new experience is that families have managed the transition to working from home very well! To support parents' success at home both in supporting students as well as keeping up with work demands, we'd like to share seven helpful tips to make the most of your home office experience.     ![LSsteamIMG\_1352 crop](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LSsteamIMG_1352%20crop.jpg?width=844&name=LSsteamIMG_1352%20crop.jpg)  [![6 Tips For Making the Most of Virtual Learning](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/VLblogMAIN%20THIN%20MOJO0002.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/6-tips-for-making-the-most-of-virtual-learning) ## [6 Tips For Making the Most of Virtual Learning](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/6-tips-for-making-the-most-of-virtual-learning) March 18, 2020 We are in an unprecedented time in modern history, with a shift to virtual learning required for the very health and safety of our communities. In many ways, recent technological advances have been preparing us for this shift, with students becoming more and more adept at using smart devices and more schools incorporating technology into the classrooms via smartboards and apps. But moving to entirely online courses with children studying from home has not been the norm for American society. The question remains, how do we successfully navigate these uncharted waters?   ![VLblogMAIN MOJO0002](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VLblogMAIN%20MOJO0002.jpg?width=844&name=VLblogMAIN%20MOJO0002.jpg)  [![Why Are Schools Cursing Cursive?](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/MOJO9568.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/why-are-schools-cursing-cursive) ## [Why Are Schools Cursing Cursive?](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/why-are-schools-cursing-cursive) March 05, 2020 With the shift towards more technology in the classroom, it should come as no surprise that the majority of states—more than 40—no longer require handwriting instruction, especially *cursive* handwriting. According to a report from 11Alive news, Georgia requires instruction of cursive writing, typically beginning in grade three. However, since cursive writing is not assessed at the state level and is left to local determination for assessment, in most Georgia schools, cursive writing is no longer being taught.   ### ![MOJO9568](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MOJO9568.jpg?width=845&name=MOJO9568.jpg) [![Legal Eagles: A Mock Trial Primer](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/two%20students%20conferring%20over%20notes%20mock%20trial.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/mock-trial) ## [Legal Eagles: A Mock Trial Primer](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/mock-trial) February 26, 2020 GUEST MPCS STUDENT AUTHOR Mock Trial is an enriching extracurricular activity that enables students to live out a courtroom experience and compete from both the attorney and witness roles. In addition to being competitive in nature, Mock Trial presents different challenges that both stretch students’ critical thinking skills and educate them on the law. ![narrow two students conferring over notes mock trial](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/narrow%20two%20students%20conferring%20over%20notes%20mock%20trial.jpg?width=845&name=narrow%20two%20students%20conferring%20over%20notes%20mock%20trial.jpg) [![“Growing](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/2ndplant2017-04-12%2010.48.16.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/growing_in_project-based_curriculum) ## [“Growing" in Project-Based Curriculum](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/growing_in_project-based_curriculum) June 29, 2017 **CO-WRITTEN BY KRISTY DODSON** The lower school at Mount Paran Christian School is always a fun and busy place, but this past spring it was especially exciting in second grade. The second grade teachers along with the help of Lower School Head, Dr. Davis, embarked on a six-week pilot program to introduce project-based learning to their students.  ![2ndplant2017-04-12 10.48.16.jpg](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2ndplant2017-04-12%2010.48.16.jpg?width=881&height=481&name=2ndplant2017-04-12%2010.48.16.jpg)  [1](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/challenging-curriculum/page/1) ## *WingTips* Welcome to *WingTips*, a Mount Paran Christian School Blog. 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