The outdoor environment provides a rich laboratory for all the academic programs. Developing basic skills in reading and writing is a major goal for children at NCS and pervades all parts of the academic program. Children write in all the academic disciplines and reading for enjoyment is encouraged well beyond assigned readings in the classroom. The humanities teacher for each level is responsible for initial instruction in writing skills and coordinating the use of, and standards for, writing in all other disciplines. NCS is committed to celebrating the individual strengths and interests of each child.
Academic abilities vary and cover a wide spectrum of abilities.
The Learning Laboratory is staffed by a professionally trained teacher with advanced degrees who is available to identify and support students with special needs, as well as to help all students develop good study habits and organize their lives to become effective and enthusiastic learners. Student technology project examples are online for you to examine. We believe in the integration of computer technology within the regular academic curriculum. The school employs a full time technology coordinator who helps students and teachers use technology in their classrooms.