Merritt Island Christian School

Merritt Island Christian School

Private Day School – Merritt Island , Florida

The high school program at Merritt Island Christian School (MICS) concentrates on a core curriculum with a traditional college preparatory course of study. Students take courses at levels appropriate to their abilities. Honors level, Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment (DE) courses are included in the curriculum. DE courses are taught in partnership with Palm Beach Atlantic University. MICS offers four diploma tracks: College Preparatory Diploma, Honors Diploma, Fine Arts Diploma, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Diploma. The advanced curriculum across every department is comprehensive and encourages the development and application of Christian character. Our curriculum is enhanced by a degreed faculty who hold both teaching certifications from the State of Florida and ACSI (American Christian Schools International.) MICS is accredited by SACS CASI and ACSI.
Community Information
Merritt Island is centrally located in Brevard County's "Space Coast." It's location offers easy access to Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Kennedy Space Center, Rockledge, Titusville, and Viera areas. Merritt Island is within a short commuting distance of Orlando where students will find all the Orlando attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World. With all the cultural surroundings, theme parks, beautiful beaches, and wonderful climate, Merritt Island is a wonderful community in a great location.
Location
Fifty minutes southeast of Orlando.

Area population: 36,000

Dates
Estimated Start Date: Mid-August
Estimated End Date: Mid-May
 
Honors Courses:
English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Spanish, STEM, Vocal Ensemble
 

Special Programs:
Dual Enrollment courses for 2014-2015 are English Composition1, English Composition 2, General Psychology, Life Span Development, Human Development and Learning, Survey of Exceptionalities

STEM Program- Students may take Engineering 1, Engineering 2, Engineering 3, Aerospace Technologies, and Aeronautics

School Facts

 

Student Population

Co-Educational

Number of Students

125 (4% international)

Grades

9-12

Teacher Student Ratio

1:17

ESL Programs

Yes

IB Programs

No

Offer Diploma

Yes

School Uniform

Yes

Campus Size

14 Acres

Religious Affiliation

Christian

SAT Average

1488

Foreign Languages

  • Spanish

Arts

  • 2D Art
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  • 3D Art
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  • Art I
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  • Concert Choir
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  • Drama
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  • Drawing and Painting
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  • Honors Vocal Ensemble
  • Photography
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  • Private Piano
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  • Private Voice
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  • Sculpture
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  • Yearbook

AP Courses

  • Calculus
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  • Studio Art

Sports

  • Baseball
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  • Basketball
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  • Bowling
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  • Cheerleading
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  • Football
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  • Golf
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  • Soccer
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  • Softball
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  • Tennis
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  • Volleyball

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs

  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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  • National Art Honor Society
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  • National Honors Society
  • Student Government
Partial List of College and University Acceptances
 

Auburn University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Baylor University, Bethany College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Brevard Community College, Samford University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Bryant University, Carson Newman College, Southeastern University, Texas Community College, Clearwater Christian College, Clemson University, Union University, Embry Riddle University, University of Alaska, University of Central Florida, University of Central Florida Burnett, Florida Atlantic University, Honors College, Florida International University, University of Arizona, University of Florida, Florida State University, Florida Southern University, University of Illinois, University of Kentucky, Gradner-Webb University, University of Minnesota, University of Mississippi, Harvard University, University of North Florida, University of South Florida, Johnson Bible College, United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy at West Point, Liberty University, Mississippi College, United States Naval Academy Prep School, Nova Southeastern University, Wheaton College, Yale University

SAT Breakdown:
Section                 Average
Mathematics         506
Verbal                 505
Writing                 477

University Acceptance Rate:
100%

Closest International and Local Airports: Orlando International Airport (MCO)
For Details Visit Website: Merritt Island Christian School