Elementary

Lower Elementary School
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades

Upper Elementary School
3rd, 4th & 5th Grades 

Elementary
Lower Elementary
Lower Elementary

PreK AM & PM, Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades

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Upper Elementary
Upper Elementary

3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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  • PreK-2nd Principal – Sarah Leighow
  • PreK-2nd Assistant Principal – Heather Sidenquist
  • Elementary Executive Assistant – Alexis Griffin
  • GRADES:  Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade
upper elementary school
  • 3rd-5th Principal – Heather Shaw
  • 3rd-5th Assistant Principal – Noelle Brown
  • Elementary Executive Assistant – Alexis Griffin
  • GRADES:  Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade

THE NCA DIFFERENCE

  • Caring & Professional Staff
  • Arts and Enrichment Classes
  • Advanced Placement in Math and Reading
  • Fine Arts and World Language
  • STEAM Program
  • Summer Programs
  • Registered Nurse on-site
  • THRIVE Tutoring Program
  • Weekly Chapel Services
  • Leadership Classes and Clubs
ELEMENTARY HOURS
  • K-5th Grades
    8:30 AM – 3:05 PM / MON-THURS
    8:30 AM – 1:05 PM / FRI

Additional programs

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Bible

Daily Bible lessons and weekly chapels help integrate Biblical principles into each of our students’ lives.

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Spanish

Students develop deeper multicultural awareness as they are immersed in the Spanish language through weekly classes highlighting Spanish songs and games.

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Engineering Classes (PLTW)

Science is brought to life through discovery and experimentation as our students create projects like simple machines, robots, and other STEM-based activities.

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Music Class

Music is the language of the soul.  Students shine as they learn how to communicate with others through the creation of music with both their voices and instruments. 

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Physical Education

Our students learn the importance of physical fitness and working together as a team while laughing, playing and having fun!

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Art

Our students learn self-confidence and the rewards of taking risks as they create various projects while following in the footsteps of great artistic masters.

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Recess

We foster interpersonal skills focusing on social and emotional development through supervised free play and organized games.

THRIVE Program

THRIVE Program

The leaders of tomorrow are being shaped and formed through the guidance and support provided by our various extracurricular programs. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We provide AM and PM care for students through our Extended Care Program.

No. Our Elementary program supports full-day Kindergarten only.

Our Application and Enrollment Process for each new School Year is as follows:

  • New Families – Applications begin January 1st.
  • Current Families – Continuous Enrollment process begins March 1st.

Applications during the current school year are accepted through 2nd quarter. The application process includes a New Student Assessment and there may be a wait-pool for enrollment.

Please see our Join NCA webpage for more information.

Yes! We use Ordo.

Please see our Visit NCA webpage to request a tour of our school. We provide options every week.

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Head of the Team

Mrs. Heather Shaw

Mrs. Heather Shaw

Upper School Principal

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Mrs. Noelle Brown

Mrs. Noelle Brown

3rd-5th Assistant Principal

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Mrs. Sarah Leighow

Lower Elementary Principal

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