We endeavor to build unwavering leaders that will make an impact for God’s kingdom and who are able to uphold Biblical Truths.
Accreditation
NCS received high marks from Accreditation from Advanc-ed, an international educational accreditation agency. We ranked well above the national average in all categories!
We are committed to Academic Excellence
Yearly achievement test scores rank NCS students well above the national averages
Smaller class sizes provide better student-to-teacher ratio and more individual attention
On-staff interventionist teacher to support teachers and students in providing differentiated instruction to meet student needs
Bible Study as a core subject and assessed on annual achievement test sponsored by ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International)
Christ-centered, non-denominational curriculum
Tutoring services available
Professionally certified teachers
Staff members are active Christian believers
Special instruction in Technology, Physical Education and Music
Interactive whiteboards and mobile computer lab available to all classrooms
Curriculum
We are proud to offer curriculum from Christian publishers including A Beka, Bob Jones University Press, and Purposeful Design Publications. Technology curriculum is based on West Virginia standards. Additional educational support is provided through an interventionist teacher on staff. Gifted classes and speech services can be arranged for students who qualify for them. Our goal is to not only partner with Christian parents, but to help children succeed both academically and spiritually.
test scores
North Christian School offers students an academically challenging curriculum which promotes high academic standards while helping the students to achieve skills in creative and critical thinking. Annually, our elementary students participate in the TerraNova 3 nationally standardized test. Our students consistently score above the National Average. The 2019 NCS averages scores were ABOVE National Averages of 50%.
NCS Averages from 2019 are below:
Reading Composite: 81%
Mathematics Composite: 74%
Language Composite: 78%
Science: 76%
Social Studies: 76%
On the 2019 Bible Test, 32 students received national “Advanced” recognition status!
21st Century Skills
At North Christian School, 21st Century Skills support the Christ-centered learning throughout our campus. These skills manifest themselves through:
Learning Skills
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Collaborating
Communicating
Literacy Skills
Information Literacy
Media Literacy
Technology Literacy
Life Skills
Flexibility
Initiative
Social Skills
Productivity
Leadership
Chapel
Each week NCS students attend a chapel service. The service consists of praise and worship, prayer, Bible lessons and Bible memory verse recitation by grade. Throughout the year, chapel also incorporates aspects of special/meaningful holidays or events.
Special Chapel events include:
Veterans' Day
National Day of Prayer
See You At The Pole
Pastries with Pastors
Creation Day Chapel