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Marin Christian Academy Receives Waiver to Reopen School

Marin County Public Health Officer Approves Waiver for Marin Christian Academy to conduct In-Person Classes for K-6th Grades on Sep 8

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NOVATO, CA – Sep 4, 2020

The Marin County Public Health Officer has approved the waiver application for Marin Christian Academy -- allowing them to reopen for in-person education for students in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through Sixth Grade effective September 8.

MCA was one of the only private schools in Novato to apply through the waiver process. Despite recent restrictions for statewide school reopenings, Marin Christian Academy experienced record enrollment this year as it has been growing steadily for the last 5 years, according to Head of School, Christopher Mychajluk.

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The school is required to comply with their school site-specific protection plan that was submitted as part of the waiver application. The guidelines also include protocols for COVID-19 related scenarios and enforcing health and safety practices of hand washing, physical distancing, appropriate face coverings, and health screenings. Marin’s guidelines follow recommendations for safe school reopening issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the California Department of Public Health, and the California Department of Education.

Marin Christian Academy offers K-12 open enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year and beyond. Interested families should contact the school admissions department at office@marinchristian.org.

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About Marin Christian Academy

Since 1979, Marin Christian Academy has partnered with parents in the education of their children. The teaching and administrative staff are dedicated to educational excellence and creating an environment in which children can develop mentally, socially, physically, and spiritually. MCA is an ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accredited school.

CONTACT:

Christopher Mychajluk, Head of School

Marin Christian Academy & North Bay Christian Academy

1370 S. Novato Blvd.

Novato, CA 94947

Phone: (415) 892-5713 E-Mail: office@marinchristian.org

URL: http://marinchristian.org/

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