House System

Houses foster community and school spirit among students across grades, helping to build a school culture of teamwork, enthusiasm and camaraderie.  The essence of each house centers around a select virtue that students in the house strive honor and model for the rest of the school. Houses are named after a person or literary character who embodies the house virtue.  House Hall takes place weekly with varying activities for team bonding, personal reflection, and healthy competition.  The year culminates in a House Feast at a long banquet table festively set for all.  Rising 6th graders are inducted into their new houses on the last day of 5th grade during NCA’s annual “Clap Out” ceremony.