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[/av_textblock] [/av_one_full] [/av_section] [av_layout_row border=” min_height_percent=” min_height=’0′ color=’main_color’ mobile=’av-flex-cells’ id=’twocolgrid’ av_element_hidden_in_editor=’0′ mobile_breaking=” custom_class=”] [av_cell_one_half vertical_align=’middle’ padding=’0′ padding_sync=’true’ background_color=” src=’https://2018.ncs.webfactional.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/test-video-link.jpg’ attachment=’111′ attachment_size=’full’ background_attachment=’fixed’ background_position=’center center’ background_repeat=’stretch’ mobile_display=” custom_class=’videocontainer’] [av_image src=’https://2018.ncs.webfactional.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1000×600-curriculum-1.jpg’ attachment=’1351′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ styling=’no-styling’ hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ animation=’no-animation’ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”][/av_image] [/av_cell_one_half][av_cell_one_half vertical_align=’middle’ padding=’30px,50px,30px,50px’ background_color=’#7798fc’ src=” attachment=” attachment_size=” background_attachment=’scroll’ background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ mobile_display=” custom_class=”] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=’details’ admin_preview_bg=”]All NCS scholars participate in hands-on science every day, and conduct over one hundred fifty experiments each year.
[/av_textblock] [/av_cell_one_half] [/av_layout_row] [av_section min_height=” min_height_px=’500px’ padding=’default’ shadow=’no-border-styling’ bottom_border=’no-border-styling’ bottom_border_diagonal_color=’#333333′ bottom_border_diagonal_direction=” bottom_border_style=” custom_arrow_bg=” id=” color=’main_color’ custom_bg=” src=” attachment=” attachment_size=” attach=’scroll’ position=’top left’ repeat=’no-repeat’ video=” video_ratio=’16:9′ overlay_opacity=’0.5′ overlay_color=” overlay_pattern=” overlay_custom_pattern=” av_element_hidden_in_editor=’0′ custom_class=’ncsintro’] [av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=”] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”]Our academic program focuses on making sure that all of our students are fluent readers and confident writers, that they have solid math skills and that they are well on their way to becoming independent learners and critical thinkers by the time they reach third grade. We do this by combining intensive direct instruction in math and literacy skills with opportunities for independent work, creativity and problem solving. Our students also study science, history and geography using engaging curricula that will build on their natural curiosity, give them a firm foundation in these subjects and reinforce independent learning and critical thinking skills. The arts, physical educational and social and emotional learning are also integral parts of each school day.
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NCS uses a balanced literacy approach to teaching language arts that includes interactive reading of shared texts, guided reading in small groups and independent work. During the course of a day, teachers conduct a reading workshop, writing workshop, and phonics and vocabulary development. Students read a large variety of rich texts, both fiction and non-fiction.Math & CGI
Our math curriculum provides students with the opportunity to develop a conceptual understanding of mathematics while developing the foundational computing skills that are needed to solve mathematical problems. Students are taught to use a variety of mathematical strategies to solve problems. During math workshop we use games and a variety of mathematical tasks to help students learn to take ownership and responsibility for their mathematical learning. To cultivate problem solving, we use Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI), which helps our students develop a deep and thorough conceptual understanding of mathematics by solving everyday problems and then sharing their solutions with one another.Science
NCS students have laboratory science every day taught by a dedicated science teacher. Our science program was designed on site, is inquiry-based and teaches students to build on their own natural curiosity. Students participate in over 150 hands-on experiments each year.Physical Education and Health
NCS has two certified physical education teachers who provide classes for all students. In addition to physical education, students have recess each day and time built into their schedule for stretching and movement. Healthy meals and snacks are provided by Revolution Foods.Choice Time
Each school day ends with elementary school scholars engaging in cooperative play during a period of the day called Choice Time. Enter any NCS classroom between 3:25-4:00 p.m. and you will find our scholars playing board games, drawing or creating structures out of clay.Blocks
Our kindergarten scholars have a room dedicated exclusively to block play. Scholars build skyscrapers, trains, or anything that sparks their interest. They have equally as much fun explaining their creations to their classmates.LIGHT Squad
LIGHT Squad is a safe space for all NCSH scholars in grades 4-8 to connect in a non-academic setting during the school day. LIGHT Squad meets for an entire class period, each day with a focus on the following:- Social & Emotional Support LIGHT Squad at NCS is a laboratory for exploring, observing, and investigating the LIGHT values (Learning, Integrity, Good citizenship, Hard work, and Teamwork) that are integral to the NCS community. LIGHT Squad creates a safe environment in which scholars are able to engage in personal exploration, restorative dialogues, positive relationship development, and conflict resolution. Through exploring and practicing these values in a welcoming and receptive space, scholars will develop a sense of fellowship with not only peers in their Light Squad, but also in the larger NCS community.
- Community Support Developing a sense of community and fellowship within the walls of NCS is essential to the academic and social-emotional growth of each student. It is equally important to cultivate scholars who are active members of the outside community. Light Squad will allow scholars to hone their skills as empowered activists and volunteers, while further encouraging their ability to be leaders during town hall meetings, school events, and activities. All of these efforts will help scholars to become engaged members of a community.
- Academic Support Each LIGHT Leader (advisor) serves as a point person for all areas related to scholar academics. Leaders will assist scholars in developing ownership and agency over their academic progress, which will be displayed through scholar-led conferences. Leaders will guide scholars through the process of reviewing, assessing, and comprehending their academic progress. During conferences—which occur between Squad leaders, scholars, and caregivers—scholars will take responsibility for leading an honest and thorough discussion regarding their overall performance.
