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Milpitas Christian School
Categories: Education Elementary Schools Education Middle Schools & High Schools Elementary Schools, Middle Schools & High Schools [Edit]
3435 Birchwood LnSan Jose, CA 95132
(408) 945-6530
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm
LAYLA K. said: "I have nothing but great things to say about this school! Both of my children have been enrolled here for about 4 months. They have thrived at Kindercare. They have become more social, they are constantly learning (and singing) new…" read more »
5 reviews for Milpitas Christian School
5 reviews in English
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Review from Michelle S.
Santa Clara, CA
1/23/2012
My son has attended Milpitas Christian School for 6 years and just this year we enrolled our second child in their Transitional Kindergarten program. The school has nurturing teachers that are passionate about teaching our children strong academics, and also building character in our children. Additionally, Milpitas Christian has an on-site learning lab for tutoring/enrichment programs, computer lab, and full music/choral programs. The best education for your money.
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Review from Emily L.
San Jose, CA
2/3/2012
My daughter attended this school for middle school. She was able to achieve great success in high school ,college, and now in graduate school. She learned to be a follower of Christ, an effective communicator, a good citizen, and a well-rounded individual from the teachers and programs here.
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Review from Zoe K.
Milpitas, CA
5/26/2011
As a long time parent, I'm proud of Milpitas Christian School. My first of three children is now graduating. And the last one just started this year. And the middle one doesn't want to go anywhere else. Their time spent here at MCS will be such memorable moments. Faculty is both God fearing and student loving. Their commitment to the students with love of Christ is admirable. And their accommodation to your needs is appreciative. I don't hesitate recommending MCS to anyone looking for value and teaching Christ-like characters to their children.
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Review from Diane M.
San Jose, CA
8/6/2010
Full disclosure alert: I work here, but I also send my son to school here. He's going into first grade, and I have been so excited, since he was born, to have him go here (not just because I am an employee).
I have to say that Milpitas Christian School offers the best value for its price. Natasha N. (a former student of mine) said the school is expensive. Tuition for three kids at one time surely must have been. But compared to other private schools in the area, you get more for your money at MCS, and it's much less expensive than the other comprehensive private schools around.
I have yet to meet anyone (and I meet parents and teachers from all over California and elsewhere) who has ever heard of a school with an outdoor education program like MCS has. The fourth grade trip is an overnight, but 5th-8th go for 4 days and 3 nights per year (sometimes longer, depending on the calendar). They go to Columbia (4th), Sebastopol (5th), Marin Headlands (6th), Boulder Creek (7th), and Coloma (8th). The students bond with each other and with their teachers so much during these experiences. I look forward to my son attending these trips. The 8th Grade DC trip, which I got to go on in in 2008, is the perfect culmination of a fantastic educational experience.
One thing I have noticed at MCS is that students who are new to the school fit in really well fairly quickly. The kids are great, like a family, and they accept with open arms almost everyone with little coaching. By the end of a school year, it's hard to tell who started just that year and who has been there since preschool.
Finally, the technology education is streets ahead of what most schools offer. Students attend computers class once a week in grades 1 through 5, and twice a week in middle school. They begin using Microsoft Office applications right away in first grade. They build on their skills more each year, get their own e-mail account (filtered) beginning in third grade, and use more "cloud apps" like Google Docs as they progress through their years at MCS. In middle school, they get to make movies and create photography projects. They create new content for Google Earth starting in fourth grade.
I am VERY excited to have my son begin attending computer class this coming year. There are also many after-school opportunities available at extra cost. The instrumental music program is excellent.
Visit MCS during an open house, or call to arrange a tour, and you'll be impressed with what they offer. -
Review from Natasha N.
San Jose, CA
12/14/2008
This place contains my childhood
Ive attended this private school from TK up to eight grade year.
Going to a small place like this, ive grow up with the same people, and developed a lifelong friendship with most of them. all of share childhood memories and funny experiences. Im in the graduating class of 2007, which is 37 people!
you get an outdoor ED ( i think they call it science camp?)each year starting from 4th grade. overnighters in the forest. Each progressing year the days get longer and more intense. ( 4th grade is one night, eighth is 7 nights.)
For the eighth grade trip we went backpacking for a week. in a group of ten. Everyday we hiked about 2 miles in uphill terrain. one day was solely dedicated upon a hike up a ridge and repelling of the face of the cliff. We took shifts cooking, cleaning, iodizing water and on the last day, the leaders gave us a map and told us to find the way back to basecamp some 5 miles away. the nights were cold and we had no showers all week. we also had a choice of taking a plunge in the lake which consisted of melted snow. freezing! but, it wiped off the grime and dust from hiking. at the end of the day, we gathered around the fire we lit ourselves and had reflections. we talked about God and our relationship with him. then we fell exhaustively into our sleeping bags and slept under the stars. one the last day, everyone was separated and sent off to different parts of the woods.
the best trip though, was the Washington DC trip. Everyone goes on a plane and heads off to the East coast. It was a shock, because we werent used to the frigid weather, being Californians.
we hit Washington DC, Gettysburg, Philadelphia, New york. and the states in between cause we took a charter bus. stayed in nice hotels with two friends you choose. I had a room with no chaperons and it was hella fun. and everyone toured the national mall and lots of memorials and museums. Smithsonian, Holocaust, Iwo Jima, Vietnam, White house, Pentagon, statue of liberty. Broadway was spectacular! paid 65 to see ' Wicked' in the Gershwin Theater. Most of these places i would not have been to if not for this trip. my, entire class went and we had a simply marvelous time.
this isnt even going to the everyday happenings on campus. teachers are phenomenal and you get to know each one of them personally. classes split our class in two. homerooms divide us into three. the middle school section is relatively small, we had cubbies instead of lockers. and you hang up your backpacks and carry a binder around instead. We ate in the cafeteria for our elementary years and outside for middle. each Tuesday we have Chapel.There were load of field trips, assemblies and who can forget, Ocean WEEK! Its amazing how close everyone is. its like having a big family.
MCS shaped me into what i am today. To always try my hardest, push for the best, and instilled in me a sense of morals. thanks.
there is a uniform system here. pleated skirt or pants. in Navy or Khaki, and you have to wear a belt with it. ( its rumored there was a "pantsing" epidemic. All the teachers insist the rule is enforced so that the school looks "nicer")
polo shirts in maroon, navy, white, ( used to have green and it was my favorite :c) school logo sweaters in navy, maroon. the embroidery is gold. navy cardigans. maroon and gold sweatvests.
elementary kids can wear plaid jumpers and skirts.
socks must be white or navy, or not showing if their colored. shoes are all black or white.
so, you can understand my enthusiasm when i came to a public high school. i haven't ever worn a polo shirt after.
alas there is no : Gym, Pe uniforms,
tuition was expensive, parents sent all three of us.
Specialties
Milpitas Christian Schools exists to glorify God by partnering with parents to achieve academic excellence, spiritual maturity, and the emotional, physical and social development of children.
History
Established in 1973
In 1973, the founders of Milpitas Christian School had a dream about Christian education. That dream or idea was formalized into a vision of a Christian preschool. That vision had become a reality and, indeed, an exemplary program was developed. To the surprise of some of the early dreamers, God caused an elementary school program to grow out of the preschool. Then a middle school program and a second preschool were created.
We have two campuses that encompass preschool through eighth grade as well as before and after school care. One campus is located Christ Community Church in Milpitas. The other campus is located at 3435 Birchwood Lane in San Jose.
Currently, a staff of about 111 serves approximately 600 students. Our ministry touches the lives of many families in the Bay Area.
Meet the Manager: Ken V.
Superintendent Ken Van Meter loves to work with fellow Christ followers to create an environment where children can be loved, safe, and learn all that God has for them.
Bachelors of Arts: Human Physiology. UC Berkeley
California State Credential K-12 Life Sciences San Jose State University
Masters Degree: Administration and Policy Analysis. Stanford University
Doctor of Education: Educational Leadership. George Fox University
Married 30 wonderful years. Two adult children, both married.
