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Parents want their children to be successful. Teachers want students to learn. Students feel the weight of academics, activities, and expectations. In the middle of all of this, difficulty can begin to feel like the enemy. Scripture offers a different perspective. In James 1:2–4, we are told to “consider it pure joy… whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” Growth, both academically and spiritually, often comes through challenge, not comfort. [![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) [![Letter to My Alma Mater: Servant-Leadership](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/LegacxyLR-9415.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/letter-to-alma-mater-servant-leadership) ## [Letter to My Alma Mater: Servant-Leadership](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/letter-to-alma-mater-servant-leadership) November 14, 2019   One of the many benefits of an independent school education is that school leadership has the freedom to choose curricula, which can include biblical teaching and religious discussions. The benefits of such an educational opportunity have an eternal impact on young lives, with students deepening their faith and developing servants’ hearts. **In this final installment of the “Letter to My Alma Mater” series, alumni share how their relationship with God transformed during their time at MPCS and how developing a strong belief system has shaped their future.** ![LegacxyLR-9415](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LegacxyLR-9415.jpg?width=2400&name=LegacxyLR-9415.jpg) [![Letter to My Alma Mater: Athletics](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/lqnvtvhzvlg2c3cwvjae.jpeg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/letter-to-alma-mater-athletics) ## [Letter to My Alma Mater: Athletics](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/letter-to-alma-mater-athletics) November 07, 2019   For this third installment of the “Letter to My Alma Mater” series, former MPCS athletes offer their perspectives on making the transition from the field to the real world. Along the way, these alumni have made the MPC Way a part of their core values, demonstrating humility, passion, integrity, relentless pursuit, and a commitment to excellence in all they do. ![lqnvtvhzvlg2c3cwvjae](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lqnvtvhzvlg2c3cwvjae.jpeg?width=2208&name=lqnvtvhzvlg2c3cwvjae.jpeg)           *Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images* [![Letter to My Alma Mater: Arts](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/perssonRight42ndStreet_448-1.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/letter-to-alma-mater-arts) ## [Letter to My Alma Mater: Arts](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/letter-to-alma-mater-arts) October 24, 2019 From encouraging creative thinking to working collaboratively, from honing skills to building confidence, the arts provide both an outlet for expression and input for developing innate artistic talent. ***For the second part of the “Letter to My Alma Mater” series, MPCS alumni share how participation in the arts at the school changed their lives and offer advice for aspiring artists.*** ### ![HammondsDSC_0258 141](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HammondsDSC_0258%20141.jpg?width=2937&name=HammondsDSC_0258%20141.jpg) [![Letter to My Alma Mater: Academics](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/writingiStock-524697362.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/letter-to-alma-mater-academics) ## [Letter to My Alma Mater: Academics](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/letter-to-alma-mater-academics) October 17, 2019   To accomplish its mission of uniting with home and church to prepare servant-leaders to honor God, love others, and walk in Truth, Mount Paran Christian School focuses on four pillars in everything we do: Academics, Arts, Athletics, and Christian Life. Through participation in these key areas, MPCS students graduate with a strong foundation for beginning their adult lives. For this “Letter to My Alma Mater” blog series, we asked several alumni to share their experiences at MPCS and how their time at the school made an impact on the path they took upon graduation. ### ![writingiStock-524697362](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/writingiStock-524697362.jpg?width=3600&name=writingiStock-524697362.jpg) [![goLEAD Year 2: Experiential Leadership](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/goleadLR-6332.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/golead-year2-experiential-leadership) ## [goLEAD Year 2: Experiential Leadership](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/golead-year2-experiential-leadership) August 15, 2019 The goLEAD program has officially launched as a two-year curricular program, designed to prepare servant-leaders by teaching leadership principles, collaborating with community and school leaders, and providing authentic experiences for students to learn, practice, and reflect on their leadership. The thought of doing leadership intentionally was the spark that created a leadership-development program that incorporates a balance between learning about leadership and actually experiencing it.   ##### ![goleadLR-6332](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/goleadLR-6332.jpg?width=845&name=goleadLR-6332.jpg)  [1](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/rigorous-high-school-georgia/page/1) ## *WingTips* Welcome to *WingTips*, a Mount Paran Christian School Blog. 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