Upper Elementary
3rd, 4th & 5th Grades
upper elementary school
Welcome to our Upper Elementary School! This division consists of 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades. Your Upper Elementary leadership and support team includes:
- Upper Elementary Principal – Mrs. Heather Shaw
- Upper Elementary Assistant Principal – Mrs. Noelle Brown
- Upper Elementary Executive Assistant – Miss Alexis Griffin
- 3rd-5th Counselor – Mrs. Chelsea Gyapong
LEARN ABOUT GRADE LEVEL OBJECTIVES AND MORE
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THE NCA DIFFERENCE
- Caring & Professional Staff
- Arts and Enrichment Classes
- Advanced Placement in Math and Reading
- Fine Arts and Foreign Language
- STEAM Program
- Registered Nurse on-site
- THRIVE Tutoring Program
- Weekly Chapel Services
- Leadership Classes and Clubs
Upper ELEMENTARY HOURS:
3rd-5th Grades
8:30 AM – 3:05 PM / MON-THURS
8:30 AM – 1:05 PM / FRI

Additional programs
Bible
Daily Bible lessons and weekly chapels help integrate Biblical principles into each of our students’ lives.
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)
Science is brought to life through discovery and experimentation as our students create projects like simple machines, robots, and other STEM-based activities.
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
Our students learn the importance of physical fitness and working together as a team while laughing, playing and having fun!
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.
Recess
We foster interpersonal skills focusing on social and emotional development through supervised free play and organized games.
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.
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. For more information, please view our Parent Tools and Resources webpage.
Please see our Visit NCA webpage to request a tour of our school. We provide options every week.

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