Introduction

Northeast Christian Academy recognizes that the middle school grades are the pivotal years between elementary and high school when students need to have a wide-range of educational experiences. NCA offers the middle school student a large selection of course work as well as an introduction into student government, clubs, and team sports. Study skills are introduced and enhanced. The goal of NCA at the middle school level is to provide educational experiences in a wholesome atmosphere in which students can develop spiritually, academically, and physically to the point that they are well prepared for high school.

The middle school student’s day begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. The day is broken out into seven class periods. Except for some subject areas such as music and physical education, class size is limited to 22 students for grade six and 25 students for grades seven and eight to ensure individualized attention where needed and to promote open and regular communication with teachers. Students may bring their lunch or may purchase lunch through the hot-lunch program.

Basic Instructional Program

Sixth Grade

Seventh Grade

Eighth

Accelerated Reader Program

Several recent studies have found a significant correlation between the amount of literature-based reading students did 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. The student’s Accelerated Reader score will be averaged into his English grade for grades sixth through eighth. A complete outline of the Accelerated Reader Program can be found in the Family Handbook.

Evaluation and Grading

Homework assigned will vary according to each class and grade level. Students will average the following:

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 all students at the halfway mark of the grading period, and will include work habits or behavior needing improvement, etc.

A formal examination period takes place for students in grades six through eight during the last week of the first and second semesters.

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.