K-8 and Early Learning

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Early Learning

Ages 1 to 5 - Classes include Toddlers, Preschool, & Pre-K. Designed to offer a structured and preparatory early learning development path.

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Elementary School

Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Christ-centered, and preparatory in its aim, students thrive in all areas of our teaching the whole child approach.

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Middle School

Middle School is 6th-8th Grades. Ramps up academics and independent responsibility for High School and higher learning.

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K-8

STEM Classes Offered

Top

Recognized Top 50 US Private School

1-2

Years Testing Above Grade Level Standards

Music Programs (Band, Orchestra, Choir)

Students-to-Teacher Ratio

47%

Multi-Cultural Student Body

20+

Parent Teacher Fellowship Opportunities

1,085

Students Enrolled in 2023-2024

75+

8th Grade Graduates Annually

50/50

Boys and Girls

Specialist Areas

750+

Families

16,000

Volume Library

Hours

Open 11 Hours Per Day

Academy Teachers

ELC Teachers

Mimi S.

Parent

"The PTF International Day event this year was a wonderful, fun, and informative event! Thank you to our school leaders, PTF, teachers, and staff, as well as parents who participated in this event/celebration and made it happen! It was a joy seeing students asking questions, playing with some of the displayed musical instruments, exploring & learning at each table. I loved visiting each table and learning about everyone's culture and history. May God bless you all and your families. Thank you, Northshore Christian Academy."

Bonnica V.

Parent

"At Northshore Christian Academy, dedicated teachers inspire a love for learning in every child, fostering a nurturing environment where minds and hearts thrive with music and faith - it's no wonder that my three kids absolutely love it there!”

Jennifer F.

Parent

"This is our 14th year at NCA and we still love it more than ever. Teachers and staff show genuine love for each student. They unapologetically profess the love and truth of the gospel."

Brandi O.

Parent

I love the Christ-centered focus of NCA. I also really like the variety of different programs the kids get to be involved with, like music, Spanish, PLTW, etc.

Kate H.

Parent

The diversity and inclusion. I love watching how all the children in my daughter's class have built a special family like bond with one another.

Mindy S.

Parent

The music program is far and beyond any other elementary or middle school in the area. Lisa Walchenbach has been instrumental in my son’s life as has the band instructor, Jen Hansen. The loving demeanors they emanate is evident by the way the interact with the kids.

Chris S.

Parent

"As parents, we would like to take this prospect to thank the teachers for their continuous care, support, collaboration, and most importantly patience. We have witnessed massive and exponential development in my daughter. She is so blessed to have teachers like you. Thanks for your endurance, quality care, enthusiasm, diligent efforts and passion you provide each and every day. "

11/06/2024

Veterans Day Chapels

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11/08/2024

Mid-Semester Grading Day

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11/11/2024

Veteran's Day (No School)

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Academics

We set students up for success with a solid foundation in reading, writing, and math. Elementary students also have weekly arts activities, music and drama lessons, and engineering projects.

Our middle school students can choose from a broad range of electives in STEM, the arts, and other life skills. We encourage students to explore their interests and practice creative problem solving in every subject area.

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Specialists Programs

Focused Art, Drama, Engineering, Library, Music, PE, Spanish, Technology, and Middle School Electives.

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Fine Arts

Offering Band, Orchestra, Choir, Music, Drama, Foreign Language, and Middle School Musical.

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STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Building critical thinking skills with advanced curriculum.

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Beyond The Classroom

Counseling, Extended Care, Lion's Club Enrichment, Robotics, Summer Reading Program, and Thrive Tutoring & Speech Therapy.

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Extra Curriculum

In order to develop the mind and skills of our students, we offer several enrichment classes that do not cost extra, they are part of the elementary program.

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Educator Excellence Awards

Congratulations to our teachers and administrators, chosen by their peers for NCA's 2023-2024 Awards!

Phenomenal teachers and staff who exemplify our mission and pursue excellence

NCA 'All In' Award Winners:
Ashley Clausen (Early Learning) & Lindsay Carter (6th)
NCA 'Missional Excellence' Award Winners:
Randi Tuggle (6th), Paul Gonzales (8th), Ruth Haugo (2nd), Mariah Joss (3rd), Mackenzie Dahlberg (Kindergarten), Christy Conser (PE Specialist), & Jennifer Hanson (Music Specialist)

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Educator Excellence Awards

Congratulations to our teachers and administrators, chosen by their peers for NCA's 2023-2024 Awards!

Phenomenal teachers and staff who exemplify our mission and pursue excellence

Lindsay Carter, 6th Grade Teacher and 'All In' Winner 2023-2024

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