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Kindergarten - The NCS kindergarten program has
long been recognized as one of the finest in the state. Here, outstanding
teachers administer ACSI curriculum incorporating basic phonics, language,
logical thinking and beginning reading skills. In the second semester,
students launch into the IBM Writing-to-Read program in the elementary
computer lab, using technology to produce their own creative writing and
reinforce reading skills. Concepts such as sorting, classifying,
patterning, comparing, using money, telling time, and adding and
subtracting are introduced with the use of manipulatives. A spiritually
rich daily Bible curriculum incorporates Bible memory, singing, and the
study of key Biblical characters. Physical education, art, music and
library enrich the kindergarten experience. Students entering the NCS
kindergarten must be five years old by Aug. 31 and must score 5 to 51/2 on
the school-administered Developmental Inventory.
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Grades 1 - 3 - Grounded in a Christian world view, NCS lower
elementary grades offer students a strong academic curriculum. This
program provides a solid foundation in basic content areas, at the same
time encouraging strong character and social skills. A concentrated
phonics-based reading program, supplemented with age-appropriate books,
introduces students to quality literature. Strong emphasis is placed upon
grammar skills, language, spelling and creative writing.
Math emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills while
requiring children to achieve ownership of number facts and practice for
accuracy. Science and history curricula introduce students to their world
through the lens of God’s creation.
Second graders begin the Accelerated Reader program, allowing each student
to pursue reading at his or her own reading level and fostering a greater
appreciation for good books. Technology is integrated into classroom
content, while computer lab exercises involve drill and practice, software
and projects. Physical education, library, music and art enrich the
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| Grades 4 - 6 - One key focus of upper elementary
grades is to help students develop study skills and work habits for a
successful transition to secondary school. Accountability is key – and is
required in daily class readiness and participation, weekly tests and the
completion of long term assignments and projects. To cultivate
content-area reading skills and build vocabulary, the upper elementary
reading series is coordinated with Accelerated Reader. This highly
individualized program combines the best in children’s literature with
easy-to-use software to test comprehension.
Purposeful writing skills, including the production of a research paper,
are emphasized in fourth, fifth and sixth grades. The science curriculum
reinforces the use of the scientific method. While fifth grade students
all take part in the annual science and social studies fairs, all upper
elementary students are encouraged to participate in these events.
God’s plan through the ages. |
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