NCA Fact Sheet

NCA is a ministry of Northshore Christian Church. The school is approved by the State of Washington and accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Cognia.

Our students can receive more attention in our small and moderate-sized classes. We provide an educational assistant to many of our elementary classes for part of each day.

Two 25-station computer labs are used for instruction. Classroom Chromebook sets are used for educational purposes in each classroom. New interactive whiteboards are integral to every classroom instruction. A 3-D printer is utilized in the middle school engineering club. Students are taught to use Microsoft Suite products, Google tools, Access, Publisher, Web Design, Photoshop, Game Design, and PowerPoint. Coding instruction begins in Kindergarten. Digital Integrity and Citizenship are taught at each grade level. Student tech ambassador program starts in 5th grade.

Fine arts instruction is a high value for our students. Instruction includes music, art, concert performance, drama, and public speaking education that builds each year as a child attends the academy. Every class performs twice a year in the auditorium. NCA 5th-8th graders can join band, choir, orchestra, drama, and worship team, classes. Art curriculum introduces students to renowned artistic masters. Advanced opportunities abound in art, band, choir, orchestra, drama, speech, and debate in middle school.

Weekly Project Lead the Way classes are taught in a designated engineering lab with a trained specialist. It is a weekly highlight of all Kindergarten through 5th graders. Middle school offers a rigorous science program with additional engineering offerings. Math education provides accelerated opportunities starting in 2nd grade.

Parent-Teacher Fellowship (PTF) is a vibrant group offering many opportunities for parents to volunteer and connect with others. Every day, the WatchDOG program (Dads of Great Students) provides our school fathers or father-figures an avenue to participate in the school day from monitoring the campus to working in the classroom.

• Thrive Program offers specialized tutoring and speech therapy.
• NCA Lion’s Club provides after-school enrichment classes and music lessons: Robotics, Chess, French, Science, Art, Cooking, Music, Sports, etc.
• Summer Adventures provides a safe and fun summer childcare program for 1st – 5th graders.
• Extended Care: Starts at 7:00 AM and ends at 6:00 PM each school calendar day.

Northshore Christian Academy’s tuitions are affordable and we work hard to maintain a balance between the cost to our families and the expenses associated with providing high-quality student programs. Tuition for Kindergarten through 8th Grade is paid on an eleven-month basis. A family discount is applied to the second or third child’s academy tuition. Non-refundable fees are part of the enrollment process each spring. Refer to our Early Learning Center materials for tuition rates for Toddlers through Pre-Kindergarten.

NCA was selected by the US Department of Education as a ‘National Blue Ribbon School’ in 2019. This award was given to only 50 private schools accross the nation. Learn more here>

Students are given an entrance assessment when applying for Kindergarten through 8th grade. This assessment is done to assist the administration in the placement process. This testing is covered as part of the application fee.