Six years ago, we created an engineering classroom, hired a dedicated teacher and adopted a dynamic curriculum (Project Lead the Way) to teach our K-8 students engineering and design! Every K-5 student, every week receives 40 minutes of hands-on innovative lessons.... Read More >
Recess is the favorite time of day! Unstructured play gives our children time to practice what they learn. Character and bible lessons weave into their actions and attitudes as they play. They will succeed and they will fail. But the goal is working those Godly... Read More >
Our classes focus on a character quality. We firmly believe that virtuous character is taught, observed, practiced and caught in action. It is reinforced at NCA through example, lessons, and Chapel awards. That is why we set aside Chapel time to learn and celebrate... Read More >
I dropped into a 3rd grade classroom this week and watched a handwriting lesson. Students diligently practice cursive at NCA. Some schools have eliminated handwriting from the curriculum because of the proliferation of technology. We proudly teach handwriting (AND... Read More >
NCA holds special celebration days throughout the year. Some of our students’ favorites include Superhero day, 100th day, Math (Pi) day, International Day, Book Character Day and Sports Team day. Mixing learning and fun make for a great school day! Holly Leach,... Read More >
Nearly every day two Watch Dogs “watch over” the campus. These amazing role models do safety patrol, campus safety walks, lunch/ recess duty, reading groups, paper grading and library time with the students. 400 dads, grandpas or a special relative spend a whole day... Read More >
We love math! Pi Day is just one way we celebrate math at our school. Examples of math opportunities include Math Buddies, math games and competitions, advanced math program, math tutoring helps, chess and logic class, coding classes, and access to the latest math... Read More >
