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History
Modesto Christian School was founded in 1962 by Pastor Roy Blakeley of Neighborhood Church and was one of thirty charter member schools of the Association of Christian Schools International. Pastor Blakeley’s vision was to have a school that would assist and support parents in their responsibility for teaching, training and preparing their children for life. This could be accomplished through an excellent, Christ-centered education in which God and His Word serve as the foundation for all learning and living.
History
Modesto Christian School was founded in 1962 by Pastor Roy Blakeley of Neighborhood Church and was one of thirty charter member schools of the Association of Christian Schools International. Pastor Blakeley’s vision was to have a school that would assist and support parents in their responsibility for teaching, training and preparing their children for life. This could be accomplished through an excellent, Christ-centered education in which God and His Word serve as the foundation for all learning and living.
The Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School and High School make up the educational program at Modesto Christian School. MCS functions as a traditional school within a non-denominational evangelical Christian environment.
In 2016, Modesto Christian School was purchased from Neighborhood Church and is now under the ownership of Modesto Christian School Incorporated (MCS, Inc.). MCS Inc. purchased 32 of the original 55-acre campus and built a new elementary campus on the 32-acre campus. The middle school is housed on the same campus as the high school.
The Mission
Developing christ-centered leaders through excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. Modesto Christian is a mission-driven school with decisions made first and foremost with our mission in mind. We are not market-driven, that is, chasing after notoriety or short-term success. We chase after God, His will and His way, and the mission to which He has called us. Our mission produces long-term health, and we believe healthy things grow.
Christ-Centered
Jesus is at the center of all we do. We want every student to be a life-long, fully devoted follower of Jesus; our school is a community where students find Jesus and grow in a relationship with Him and others. All teachers, faculty, and administration are called to a Christ-centered lifestyle, as well as Christ-centered work and service.
Leaders
Leadership is influence. Everyone has influence. Everyone is a leader. This generation needs leaders who bring hope and transformation to their sphere of influence. Modesto Christian develops these Christian leaders of today and of tomorrow.
Excellence
Excellence honors God and inspires people. Excellence is not perfection or a destination, nor is it solely defined by awards, test scores, or wins & losses. Excellence is a process, and continually being about the process. It is a steady pursuit of getting ‘better’ each day.
Academics, Athletics, & the Arts
These are three key disciplines that provide an environment for growth & godliness, a platform for career & call, and an outlet for creativity & recreation. We offer a safe and healthy environment for vibrant spiritual growth; for the pursuit of excellence and exploration in academics, athletics and the arts; and for forging lifelong relationships.