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Lower Elementary

PreK (half-day), Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades

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Pre-Kindergarten (Half-Day)
Pre-Kindergarten (Half-Day)

In Academy Pre-Kindergarten, we offer an introduction to school for young learners with a wide variety of rich, hands-on experiences.

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Kindergarten
Kindergarten

In Kindergarten our teachers begin cultivating the love of learning to read by teaching an appreciation for literature through written and oral experiences.

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First Grade
First Grade

Northshore Christian Academy trains students spiritually, academically, and personally. Northshore integrates faith and learning as we educate the whole child to successfully develop their God-given gifts and talents.

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Second Grade
Second Grade

At Northshore Christian Academy in the 2nd Grade Department, our students are blessed with incredible educators who have the high distinction of over 49  years of experience teaching, 3 Master's Degrees, ACSI accreditation, and Washington State Teaching Certificates.

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lOWER eLEMENTARY sCHOOL

Welcome to our Lower Elementary School! This division consists of PreK Half-Day (AM or PM), Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade. Your Lower Elementary leadership and support team includes:

  • PreK-2nd Principal – Mrs. Pam Jackson
  • PreK-2nd Assistant Principal – Mrs. Sarah Leighow
  • Elementary Executive Assistant – Miss Alexis Griffin
  • K-5th Counselor – Mr. Gene Berge

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Teachers

2024-2025 Teacher List for PreK-2nd Grade will be available here later in August:

  • PREK HALF-DAY TEACHERS

  • KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS

  • FIRST GRADE TEACHERS

  • SECOND GRADE TEACHERS

  • Lower Elementary SPECIALISTS

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THE NCA DIFFERENCE

  • Caring & Professional Staff
  • Arts and Enrichment Classes
  • Advanced Placement in Math and Reading
  • Fine Arts
  • STEM Program
  • Registered Nurse on-site
  • THRIVE Tutoring Program
  • Weekly Chapel Services
  • Enrichment Classes and Clubs

Lower ELEMENTARY HOURS:

  • PreK AM:  8:35 – 11:35 AM / MON-THUR
  • PreK PM:  12:45 – 3:45 PM / MON-THUR
  • K-2nd Grades:
    8:30 AM – 3:05 PM / MON-THURS
    8:30 AM – 1:05 PM / FRI

INSTAGRAM POSTS

Parents, just for you – We regularly post photos of our students learning, enjoying their week, and highlights of the many wonderful things the Lord is doing here at NCA!  Follow and enjoy here:
PreK-2nd Instagram:   @ncagardenlevel


ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS

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Bible

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

Spanish

Spanish

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

Engineering Classes (PLTW)

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. 

Physical Education

Physical Education

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

Art

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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LOWER ELEMENTARY TEAM

Pam Jackson

Pam Jackson

PreK-2nd Principal

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Mrs. Sarah Leighow

PreK-2nd Assistant Principal

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Miss Alexis Griffin

Elementary Executive Assistant

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