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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 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 September 30 and must score 5 to 5 1/2 on the school-administered Developmental Inventory.
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. Technology is integrated into classroom content, while computer lab exercises involve drill and practice, software and projects. Motor lab, library, music, and art enrich the curriculum.
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 the key and is required in daily class readiness and participation, weekly tests, and the completion of long term assignments and projects. 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 and sixth grade students all take part in the annual science and social studies fairs, all upper elementary students are encouraged to participate in these events.
Ancillary classes that enrich fourth grade include technology, media, physical education, and art while the ancillary classes included in the fifth and sixth grade curriculum include technology, media, physical education and a foreign language.
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