Saxon math is taught beginning in preschool through the 8th Grade. Saxon math is one of the most comprehensive programs available. The structure and lessons from Saxon are based upon traditional strategies and modern brain research proving its effectiveness. Seventy-five percent of our graduates tested above 95% on their SAT.

“Reading is like “rocket science” today” is a quote from a Harvard professor. NCS has one of the most effective reading programs in the state today. We teach personally, diagnostically and systematically so every child masters the art of reading. Children from both ends of the fluency continuum are excelling through our  strategies in Sing, Spell, Read, and Write, Phonemic Awareness, Orton-Gillingham, and 4 Blocks Reading.

K          Letter Books & Phonemic Awareness

1           Phonemic Awareness & “Sing, Spell, Read, and Write“

2-6       Silver Burdett and Ginn

7-8       Literature based – A Beka, Prentice Hall

Writing is both an art and a science. Using the 6+1 Writing Traits program and strategies from 4 Block Reading, teachers help students learn to be effective writers. Our language arts program incorporates systematically taught grammar lessons which are applied in writing assignments.  Word study and vocabulary are directly taught to enhance writing and speaking.  Authentic editing using student’s coursework brings excitement and interest to this subject area.

 

1-8               6+1 Writing Traits        

1-6        Shurley Method Grammar

7-8       Literature based grammar applications

It is not how Grandfather was taught.  Students learn phonetic rules and spelling patterns to become successful spellers.  NCS has strategies that assist students to internalize proper spelling and use it in their writing rather than only spelling correctly for tests.

1                Reason for Spelling

2, 4 & 5     ACSI Spelling

3                Paragraph Spelling

6                Scott Foresman

7-8             A Beka

Students learn from a Christian worldview the history of people and where they live.  The students are taught to discern accurately how God and people have actually impacted this world. Click on the learning charts on the left to see the major themes covered in each grade.

K-1       Houghton Mifflin

2-6        Houghton Mifflin

             A Beka

             Modern Curriculum Press Maps, Charts, & Graphs

7          Civics - Addison Wesley Publications

8          U.S. History – Holt Rinehart Winston

Science should be experienced not just read about. Our hands-on science program allows students to do just that. Science becomes exciting as students participate in experiments with electricity, physics, biology and more. Whether students are putting together an electrical circuit, creating simple machines, testing pH, or launching a rocket, learning happens best when students are actively engaged in the subject. Click on the learning charts on the left side of this page to see the science units for a specific grade or visit our hands-on science page.

K-3       Delta Kits

4-5        Delta Kits  and Abeka

6           A Beka and Scott Foresman & Delta Kits

7-8        Prentice Hall & Delta Kits

Bible instruction is Christ-centered and evangelical. Classes include Bible reading, exploration, memorization of Bible verses, and stories.  Classroom meetings ecourage Christian growth and character development. Peer mentoring meetings allow students to discuss how the Christian life is lived in every day situations such as dealing with frienship problems, playing on the playground and showing respect to others.

K-4        ASCI

5           Old Testament Survery

6-8        New Testament Studies (Gospels, Life of Christ, Paul, Early Church)