Introduction

Students in the high school at Northeast Christian Academy experience a challenging academic program designed to prepare them to be independent, life-long learners ready to embrace the demands of college and the technical world in which they must function. NCA offers opportunity for students to experience leadership roles in student government, athletics, and other extra-curricular activities which help them develop important character qualities. The goal of the high school is to develop independent, responsible, productive young adults who have the ability and desire to serve God and minister to others.

The high school day begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 2:50 p.m. The day is divided into seven class periods. Students may bring their lunch or may purchase lunch through the hot-lunch program.

Except for some subject areas such as music and physical education, class size is limited to 25 students for grades nine through twelve to ensure individualized attention where needed and to promote open and regular communication with teachers.

Graduation Requirements:

* ½ credit of Bible will be required to be successfully completed for each semester in which a student is enrolled at NCA. Therefore, it is possible that a transfer student would not complete the full number of credits and still be eligible for graduation.

** Algebra I taken in eigth grade will satisfy this requirement

Accelerated Reader Program

Several recent studies have found a significant correlation between the amount of literature-based reading students do and their growth in their reading ability as measured by standardized reading tests. In addition, improvements in standardized math scores were also correlated with the amount of practice in literature-based reading a student received. In light of these results, NCA participates in the Accelerated Reader Program, a computer-based reading motivation program. The program is simple: the student reads a book and then takes a computerized test on the book. After finishing the computerized test, the student receives a point score based on the difficulty level of the book and the number of questions he answers correctly. At the high school level students also complete a report on the book. The student's Accelerated Reader score will be averaged into his English grade for grades nine through twelve. A complete outline of the Accelerated Reader Program can be found in the Family Handbook.

Homework/Grades

Homework assigned will vary according to each class and grade level. Students spend an average of 2-3 hours, 5 days a week in homework for grades nine through twelve.

The academic year is divided into two semesters, each consisting of (2) nine-week periods. Report cards are issued at the end of each nine-week period. However, to keep parents informed about a student's progress, progress reports are issued for averages below an 80 in any subject, work habits or behavior needing improvement, and/or dress code infractions.

A formal examination period takes place for students in grades nine through twelve during the last week of the first and second semesters. Refer to the Family Handbook for the exemption policy.

Dress Code

NCA students in grades 1-12 are required to dress in accordance with the Northeast Christian Academy Dress Code. The uniform dress code is intended to serve as a tool to create an atmosphere free from distraction. In addition, it serves to dispense with competition due to outward appearance and affluence, de-emphasizes outward appearance in favor of inner beauty and character, serves as an economic measure for parents, enhances school spirit, and allows students to demonstrate submission to authority. NCA expects parents to assume the responsibility for their student(s) to adhere to the dress code and leave the school free to focus on its primary goals of building Godly character and academic competence.

An outline of the NCA Uniform Dress Code can be found in the Family Handbook.