Also a very important component of building character at this age, we practice relating to classmates with kindness and growing friendships, all day long keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.

NCA offers a full day Kindergarten option which extends the day until 3:15. Afternoons supplement our core curriculum with enrichment activities for the student, such as additional reading and writing, hands-on geography, art projects and scientific discovery. The half day program contains all of our core curriculum and ends at noon.

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First grade is an exciting time of developing reading skills which opens up a world of knowledge in living books. Students learn how to code words using phonics and transfer that skill to fluency in reading.  The first graders study Ancient Egypt in history, and the first few books of the Bible so they have an integrated knowledge of the ancient world.  First graders conquer the building blocks of math working on addition and subtraction, and spend the year learning all about aminals in science.

It is a joy to watch the first-graders grow in confidence and ability. Visit our class sometime to see learning in action!

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As you walk into the second grade classroom, you might see the students learning a Bones of the Body song and dance, practicing their math facts or reading about the Greek hero, Odysseus. This year is important for continuing to build reading fluency. We discover an exciting time period in history, learning about Ancient Greece and Rome.  Second graders are inspired by the works of great poets and musicians as we memorize poems by Christina Rosetti and study the powerful lyrics of Handel’s Messiah. Our prayer is that students will grow in their knowledge of the Lord this year using the tools of learning that God has given them. Please feel welcome to visit and encounter the joy of learning with us!

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Third grade at NCA is a year of tremendous growth.  Students become more independent workers and are given more responsibility.  Third graders begin writing in cursive and learning Latin.  The third grade curriculum is a beautiful example of how we integrate subjects to deepen understanding.  By studying the history of the Middle Ages alongside the geography of Europe, Astronomy, and Medieval literature, art and music, students develop profound knowledge of this era. We even construct our own authentic replica castles!  We are proud to see students learn to work hard and begin to enjoy the fruits of diligence, structure, and striving for excellence.

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Fourth grade at NCA centers around the history of the Renaissance and the Reformation, including the works of the great artists (DaVinci, Michelangelo, etc.) and the life of Martin Luther, as well as the geography of the American continents and the explorers who discovered them for the western world.  We study Earth science, which challenges us to learn about the age of the Earth, its different layers, and how the Biblical account of creation reconciles with science.  We use Peacemakers as our Bible curriculum, learning about kind treatment of our neighbors and Christian conflict resolution.  Our language program progresses in grammar from the basic parts of speech to applying them in all written work and using more expression in oral presentations. And, as always, we welcome questions and discovery!

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NCA fifth graders are leaders and examples to the younger students in the Grammar School. Their growing maturity is evident as, having made good progress in reading comprehension, they begin developing skills in literary analysis and discussion of ideas rather than facts. Other highlights include completing their study of the countries of the world with Africa, learning about the U.S. and French Revolutions, and translating more complex sentences in Latin. It is an exciting year as we send these students on to the Logic School for the next stage of the Trivium.

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