Parents, this section is for you full of helpful information to assist you throughout the year. To be able to have this information at your fingertips, download the Maranatha App. Simply search Maranatha Christian Academy MN in the App Store or Google Play. From the app, you can read the most recent Mane Outlook email and stay up to date on the latest information.
Preparing for a new school year is exciting and, at times, can be overwhelming. Click here to be directed to our Back-to-School section of the website to help you navigate everything from dress code to school supplies to key events.
We are all busy! As a parent, there is a lot that goes into navigating a school day. We have listed many resources to help you navigate daily logistics at MCA. For easy access, we always recommend downloading the MCA APP.
Reporting a student absence or early pick up
If your student will be absent, arriving late, or leaving early, please submit an absence form. If you call student services, they will request you to submit this form. All situations require you to complete this form:
School Hours:
Before school care: students may be dropped off at 7 am. PK students are check-into their classrooms. K-12 gather in the cafeteria.
X-Tended Day:
For more information and registration for X-Tended Day, please click here.
Weather and Emergency Closings:
For information, policies, and questions about possible school closings, and other interruptions to school or school activities, please click here.
Please watch the short video below for the following Pre-K check-in and check-out procedures:
Door Dismissal and Carpool Traffic Flow:
MCA uses a staggered dismissal time and assigned doors to manage the car pool traffic flow. Please take a moment to view the Traffic Flow map.
Transportation/Bussing:
Families residing in School District 279 may opt-in to morning bus transportation. A Transportation Request Form can be completed as part of the enrollment packet. If you have questions, please contact Matt Shepherd in the Business Office.
Our Business Office will submit the Transportation Request Form to District 279. District 279 will then contact you late summer with a pick time and location (usually at your home or the cross street/corner near your home). Students are brought to the High School closest to their residence (either Osseo, Park Center, or Maple Grove High School) and then transfer to the bus going to Maranatha, arriving at Maranatha about 7:30 am.
After-school bussing is not available.
FACTS
FACTS is our Student Information System (SIS). This system is where you will find our directory, report cards, tuition and billing, and lunch accounts.
Login to FACTS (our district code is MCA-MN)
Schoology
Schoology is our Learning Management System (LMS) where students and parents can see their daily assignments and grades.
Questions on accessing your accounts? Contact our IT Support team.
Web Calendar
This calendar is updated as events are added and/or changed. Please refer to this calendar for the most up to date information.
One-Page Overview Calendar
For your convenience, we have provided a quick-glance one-page calendar for the 2024-25 school year. Use this to plan for days off and major events. Please note that this calendar is subject to change so we advise using the web calendar for the most up to date school events.
Maranatha offers students, staff, and guests multiple options for hot lunch, from al a carte to vegetarian to premium, and more. Please click here to view the current month's menus.
Adding money into your family lunch account
Junior/Senior Lunch
Juniors and Seniors may eat lunch in the Coffee House. Lunch items may be purchased from the Coffee House if they choose. The Coffee House is not linked to student's lunch accounts and require payment by cash or credit card.
X-Tended Day
Maranatha's X-Tended Day programming offers great opportunities for students in Grades K-6 to build relationships, enhance creativity, achieve homework goals, and have fun together. Whether it is afterschool care, enrichment clubs, or non-school-day care, we instill the values of Christ's attitude reflected everywhere. As a continuation of Maranatha's school day, X-Tended Day's academic focus fosters a love of school taught through a Christian Worldview.
For care options and registration beyond the school day, click here.
Release Days and Half Days
When school is not in session, Maranatha has designed a special program for students in PK through Grade 6. During these non-school or half-days, students have fun with friends and often have an opportunity to go on field trips. Full-days run 7:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. and after school on half days begin after dismissal and run until 3:15 p.m./3:20 p.m.. After school X-Tended Care/Experience rates apply.
Athletics Registration
Middle and Upper School students have an opportunity to play sports through MCA. For more information about sports physicians and joining a team, click here.
Friendly reminder: Registration is open for all High School & Middle School Fall Sports! You are required to be registered before August 14 to be eligible to participate in High School Sports.
Enrichment Activities
The Enrichment program is designed for students looking to take their learning to the next level through a variety of hands-on afterschool experiences and fun activities. The classes typically take place after school until 4:15 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. As new classes are added, flyers and information are sent home to allow parents to register their students for engaging activities such as knitting/crochet, book club, innovation club and more.
Music Lessons
Interested in taking music lessons on campus? Explore options here.
Robotics
Upper School Students are required to complete service hours each school year. Service hour requirements are listed below:
Note: Students can earn service hours during the summer months for the 2023-24 school year! Students can enter hours earned over the summer in Naviance or manually track them, and we will enter them in Naviance in the Fall.
Dress Code Guidelines:
We have updated Dress Code for the 2024-2025 school year. Details can be found here.
Gear Up with Mustangs Spirit Wear
Shop our high quality selection of Spirit Wear including, hoodies, tees, hats, backpacks, and more. Every item is made to order and will be completed 7-10 business days after your order date. Order Spirit Wear.
It is often said that Maranatha feels like family. While this may sound cliché, the truth is we have a wonderfully engaging community where people find connections easily. We encourage you to explore the many ways in which you can connect and meet new friends at MCA.
Download our MCA APP! - This is your "one stop shop" for all things MCA including lunch menus, handbooks, event calendar, athletic information, and more! Get it on the App Store or Google Play. Be sure to turn on notifications!
Weekly Mane Outlook Email
Every Monday, MCA will send an all-school communication containing important information on upcoming events and other details you need to know. Be sure to add [email protected] to your safe sender list (or add us to your address book) so these emails do not get filtered by unfortunate bots.
In addition to receiving the email in your inbox, you can view them in the Maranatha App (see information above).
Connect with us on Social Media
Parents with Purpose - a great way to get connected and meet other parents. Join the group on Facebook and introduce yourself. Plus, stay up to date by checking the PWP website regularly.
Back-to-School Breakfast for Moms!
MCA moms, join us for breakfast on Friday, August 30 at 8:15 a.m. at 3 Squares in Maple Grove. This breakfast will be a great way to connect with other moms to kick off the new school year! We look forward to seeing you.
Mom's Coffee
Join us for coffee! This casual setting is great for meeting other MCA moms and building community. Our first mom's coffee will be held on Tuesday, September 17 starting at 8:15 a.m. in the Coffee House. We can't wait to get to know your better!
Dad's Coffee
Dad's, we didn't forget about you! Take some time on Wednesday, September 18 starting at 8:15 a.m. in the Coffee House to connect with some other great dads. Come and go as you schedule allows. We will be hanging around for about an hour.
Maranatha Mornings - the last Friday of each month, we invite parents to join us in the Coffee House for coffee, pastries, and tips and wisdom from guest speakers. For more information and the schedule, click here.
At some point, you’ll have a question or need to let us know something! Reach out to a staff member iusing our Staff Directory.
With so many things happening at Maranatha, we wanted to make the following information easily accessible as well. Please click on the drop-down items below to learn more.
Maranatha offers numerous events throughout the year. Below are some highlighted events to learn more about.
Meals for Minneapolis
Maranatha Gala
Mustangs Golf Invitational
Annual Business Meeting
Spirit Events
Experience Maranatha
Back-to-School Night
We believe there is a strong partnership between the school and the home, so much so that we work to provide parenting tips at various times throughout the year and a place with resources that can benefit parents on their daily journey. To learn more, check out Parent University.
While we believe summer is a time to recharge and rest, it is also an opportunity for growth and finding new joys.
Summer Camp
Summer Reading
Summer Tutoring
