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Download a pdf version of the Mountainview International Christian School Profile . Mountainview ProfilePhilosophy of EducationThe end purpose of all education is to know, glorify and enjoy God. Therefore, we desire that all Mountainview students accept the gift of salvation that is only available by God's grace and through faith in Jesus Christ.We affirm parents as the primary educators of their children. Mountainview’s role is secondary and is meant to assist in partnership with parents. Teachers are entrusted by parents as stewards of their children’s education and, accordingly, should work closely with parents to meet students’ educational needs. We affirm that the Bible is the ultimate standard of truth and that the Holy Spirit teaches us discernment and guide us to know and love God. We believe there is no distinction between “secular” and “sacred” truth; all truth originates with God. Thus, educators, and education in general, should enable students to see the unity of God’s creation and his special revelation. This approach to a holistic, liberal arts education should logically lead students to a biblical worldview, causing students to adopt God’s interpretation in every aspect of life, which includes the idea of thinking eternally rather than temporally. Consequently, education involves more than intellectual development; it also includes moral and social maturity, emotional and physical well-being, creative and artistic expression, and spiritual depth. We affirm that education should cultivate an appreciation for God’s creativity and each individual’s value as a unique image bearer of the Creator, which should result in promoting and taking greater joy in beauty, creation, the arts, culture, and human relationships. We affirm that children, as members of the human race, are fallen creatures, redeemed through Christ, yet they live in a fallen world. Since children are not morally neutral beings, their education should be proactive in promoting godly living, morals, and worldview. We affirm that the relationship between teachers and students should be modeled on Jesus’ manner with people. It should emphasize the welfare of individuals above the acquisition of knowledge and be characterized by the fruits of the Spirit. In applying discipline seasoned with grace, as led by the Holy Spirit, we hope to further assist students in knowing and understanding God. We believe an education according to the above philosophy provides opportunity for every student to become a responsible and productive part of society, impacting the world for God’s purpose and glory. Vision StatementMission StatementWe partner with parents, sending agencies, the Christian community and the Church to train up and educate children in a Christ-centered environment at a reasonable cost.Non-Discrimination PolicyMountainview at a GlanceChief AdministratorSuperintendent Mr. William J. Webb, BA Other Administrators
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FacilitiesMountainview is located in a beautiful, semi-rural area about one kilometer from the center of Salatiga. Included at the secondary campus are administrative offices, a conference room, a library, and classrooms including science and computer labs. The elementary campus includes an office, a library, a multi-purpose room, and classrooms, including a computer lab and an ESL room. The Liles Center, which is located between the two schools, has an excellent auditorium plus a music classroom, dressing rooms, prop storage areas, a kitchen and a reception hall. The reception hall is adjacent to our open-air pavilion, which is used for lunch and for many gatherings. Nearby are a two-court gym, two dormitories, a playing field, and a soccer field and track.
Student BodyStudents come from eleven countries at this time. They must be proficient in English in order to enter the regular Mountainview program. Ninety-five percent of our graduates have attended universities in the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, Korea, and other countries. All have been successful.
Brief HistoryThe Mountainview International Christian School (Mountainview) is recognized by the government of Indonesia as an international school in Salatiga, Central Java. Mountainview was founded in 1981 (as Central Java Inter-Mission School) by representatives from Bethany Fellowship and the Christian Church in Indonesia in an effort to educate their own children, as well as other foreign children, in the best way possible. The School Board has now added several other sending agencies to its membership. In June of 2001, the name of the school was officially changed to Mountainview International Christian School.
Graduation RequirementsMountainview awards two types of diplomas to students who spend their entire senior year at the school. The first is the Standard Diploma, which qualifies the graduated student to apply for admission to a college or technical school in the United States. The second, which includes more challenging course requirements, is the Merit Diploma and is considered the college or university preparatory course of study. Students working toward the Merit Diploma must earn a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher in grades 9-12, and must not earn any F’s on their report cards in grades 11 or 12. Students with documented learning difficulties may make special arrangements with the school to earn a modified diploma.
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