Why NCA

Why should parents choose NCA for their child?

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We educate the whole child

Cultivating faith and character. Educating the mind. Inspiring the heart. Preparing for a bright future.

We offer Fine Arts and STEAM classes to all grades, Pre-K-8th!

  • Our S.T.E.A.M. program focuses on weekly engineering classes for every grade. Strong math advancement opportunities, hands-on science classes, computer/technology training, art classes, and robotics prepare your student for the future.
  • Our fine arts program offers three levels of band, orchestra, and choir; arts, drama, and Spanish classes; and a high-level Middle School Musical performance.
  • Middle school athletics prepares our athletes for high school sports through boys' and girls' basketball, cross-country, soccer, track & field, and girls' volleyball.
  • Christian character and leadership skills build a strong foundation, preparing our students to navigate life and glorify God in all their pursuits.
EXTRA CURRICULUM

LEARNING TODAY, LEADING TOMORROW

  • NCA graduates honor God through dedicated missional work and community service 
  • NCA graduates advance in academics, fine arts, and S.T.E.A.M. 
  • NCA graduates continue to excel in sports, music, robotics, drama, speech, and leadership opportunities throughout their educational careers
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Foundation of Faith

  • Daily Bible classes 
  • Weekly Chapel for preschool-8th grade
  • Curriculum filtered through a biblical worldview
  • Prayer woven in and out of the classroom
  • Opportunities for student-led worship and Bible studies
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FINE ARTS & WORLD LANGUAGE

  • Music: Bands, orchestras, choirs, and weekly music classes
  • Performances: concerts, middle school musical, grade-specific special events
  • Public Speaking: speech meets, leading pledges, presentations 
  • Art: Hands-on exploration of art mediums, techniques, and expression. 
  • Drama: Lions Club Enrichment classes and middle school electives
  • World Languages: Weekly Spanish instruction in upper elementary; Spanish & ASL offered as electives in middle school
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

  • Standardized MAP testing three times a year
  • Thrive tutoring support available 
  • Advanced math options starting in third grade
  • Accelerated math and honors courses offered
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S.T.E.A.M

  • Strong math program with early advancement opportunities
  • Engineering classes for K-5th grades weekly
  • Hands-on science classes
  • Technology training: web-page design, coding, Google Suite, Microsoft office, 3-D printing & Virtual Reality
  • Classroom technology tools: interactive white boards, school-owned student devices
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SAFETY & SECURITY

  • Homeland Security Certified School
  • Security cameras, doors, gates, sign in system-School Gate Guardian System
  • National background checks on all staff and volunteers
  • Safety and Security Advisory Board: School, police, fire and SWOT reps
  • WatchDOG Parent Volunteers walking the campus
  • Rapid Responder Emergency system with Police Department
  • Emergency supplies and equipment for 1,000 for 4 days
  • Disaster drills practiced monthly
  • Health services led by an RN
  • All staff certified in CPR, AED and first aid training
  • 33 acre secluded campus surrounded by greenbelts
  • Bully prevention and conflict resolution training

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

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School Unifroms

STUDENTS TEST 1-2 YEARS ABOVE GRADE LEVEL

The MAP test is one of several tools that NCA uses to evaluate student performance. We are careful not to measure students on the basis of one test alone. As part of a balanced assessment program, students take the MAP test to help us:

  • Find out where each student is performing in Reading, Language Usage, and Math
  • Identify a child’s academic strengths
  • Identify areas where a child may need to improve, and set goals
  • Keep track of student progress and growth in basic skills over the school year and are able to adjust teaching strategies to meet the student needs
  • Enhance our parent-teacher partnership in the education process

MAP comparison with Public Schools SBAC testing averages

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THE MAP® ASSESSMENT

Every year, we test Kindergarten-8th grade students using the standardized, norm-referenced MAP® (Measure of Academic Progress) assessment tool.

Here is an example of NCA vs. WA State Public School System Scores for Spring 2021:

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