ACADEMICS
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Equip. Empower. Inspire.
Northwest Christian Academy is committed to a program that inspires students to pursue excellence in moral character, academics and servant leadership to others. We view our school as a quality educational program, as well as a ministry to build strong relationships with Jesus Christ. Prayer is powerful and we ask for your prayers to support our staff as we work faithfully to make a positive impact in each student’s life.
A Quality Education with High Standards
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 8
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NCA has offered a Christian education choice to parents in the Lacey/Olympia area since 1980. We believe each child is unique and important, and meeting each child’s educational, emotional, spiritual, and physical needs—where they are in their development—is our goal.
Quality, individualized learning is implemented by our professional and caring staff, who consistently receive up-to-date training. Our on-campus speech/language therapist coordinates with teachers to provide support where needed (privately funded through insurance). Response to Intervention guidelines are in place so that all students receive an excellent education.
Elementary — Grades K-6
We believe in focusing on the individual needs of every child and respecting, recognizing, and celebrating their desires. All children should feel safe and secure in their learning environment.
We teach our students to be higher-level thinkers, polite and respectful learners, and overall good stewards to their school and community.
The “whole child” is ministered through our daily program in a variety of ways. Activities are led in creative and fun ways that encourages children’s interest and involvement. We do this through a multitude of learning activities such as music, stories, science, cooking, physical and hands-on activities, games, and arts and crafts.
The following overview provides guidelines/goals for six basic areas of development that we focus on in our daily program activities.
- Spiritual — Bible Stories, memory verses from Scripture, object lessons, Christian songs, and prayer are taught daily. We encourage children to practically apply these lessons to their daily lives and interactions with others. We model Christ-like behavior and love to one another.
- Physical Development — Activities for growth and development of small and large muscle coordination using a variety of games, exercise movements, and materials and spaces on our beautiful large campus.
- Intellectual — Thinking skills, number/letter meaning and recognition are presented to encourage intellectual curiosity and application of knowledge through “firsthand” discovery experiences.
- Social — Participation in group activities and class “belonging” and responsibility is presented actively in stories, role-plays, group activities, and modeling by teachers. Understanding of rules, sharing of space and resources, and conflict resolution lessons are taught daily.
- Moral — Values such as truth, respect for others, politeness, kindness, respect for God’s world are reinforced in all work and play situations.
- Emotional — Self-esteem and a feeling of security are built by providing care, love, consistency, and a safe, calm atmosphere.
Junior High — Grades 7-8
In addition to the benefits of the elementary school, the junior high program is comprised of 7th and 8th grades and bridges the transition from the homeroom-based model of the elementary program to the pre-college atmosphere of high school.
The junior high program emphasizes learning the basic skills of each discipline as well as critical thinking, decision-making, and interpersonal relations. The curriculum for this age group allows for the individuality of each student, while emphasizing the acquisition of academic knowledge and life skills. Students learn to frame the appropriate questions, to find the information when they need it, to be life-long learners, and to allow them to participate actively in the exciting age of information.
Electives & Extracurricular Activities
FINE ARTS
At NCS, we offer visual, performing, and musical arts as either electives or extracurricular opportunities.
All Grades
MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES
NCA offers a variety of music lessons to include: Guitar Group, Band, and Orchestra. Lessons are offered in three month sessions (no lessons on non-school days or half-days). Additional monthly costs are incurred for these programs.
Grades: 1-8 depending on the class / lesson
THEATER
Theater provides an outlet for students to discover themselves and create life-long relationships while learning skills they will carry into their professional and personal lives. Experiencing the emotions and thoughts of the characters in the scripts and scenarios requires growth and character that pushes kids to better themselves at every rehearsal and performance.
NCA offers an after-school theater program, with two productions offered each year. This program incurs an additional cost.Grades 2-8
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Being involved in student government is both a privilege and a responsibility, requiring that students be academic and moral examples to maintain their positions. Students are given the opportunity to apply for leadership in junior high; in high school, leadership is an elective class.
Entering junior high grades 7-8 is a special time because it is a transition time between elementary and high school. Junior high students at NCA are able to experience new opportunities they may not have been given previously, such as applying for student leadership. Annually, in September, leadership members are selected by our junior faculty. Our NCA Leadership Team presents chapels, coordinates fundraisers, plans junior high events, and assists with school pep rallies and assemblies.Grades 7-8