frequently asked questions

WHAT ARE THE SCHOOL HOURS?

Our current school hours are 8:00am – 3:00pm.

IS NCA AN INTER-DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOL?

NCA is an inter-denominational school; we are not affiliated with just one church or denomination. Please see our Statement of Faith.

DOES NCA OFFER TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL?

If you reside in the Hurley School District, the student can ride the bus to school.  They’re picked up at the nearest ‘bus stop’ to their house and taken to the Hurley School where they get onto another bus which will bring them to NCA.  This sequence is reversed at the end of the school day.   We also encourage parents to work together to share transportation to & from school when they live outside of the Hurley School District. We can assist helping you find parents coming from the same area as you.

DOES NCA OFFER A LUNCH PROGRAM?

NCA does not currently offer a lunch program; students must bring their own lunch. Some Fridays during the school year, a parent will volunteer to provide a hot lunch.

DOES NCA REQUIRE UNIFORMS?

NCA does not require a specific uniform. We do have a dress code for modesty and neatness, and we require that students dress in business casual at a minimum on Wednesdays for Chapel. There is more details in the student handbook available as a download.

HOW MUCH IS TUITION?

At NCA we strive to keep tuition affordable.  Tuition is based on our operational costs and is offset by some private and church donations. Our tuition is lower than comparable Christian schools: Crossroads in Marquette (enrollment fee, book fee and $3800 tuition K-10), Harbor Light in Petoskey (around $5000/year base tuition). Tuition Information is available on our website under ‘Academics’.

DO YOU OFFER ANY KIND OF TUITION ASSISTANCE?

Tuition assistance is offered to families who qualify based on financial need. Discounts are also offered for families with multiple children attending at the same time as well.  This information is also available under ‘Academics’.

ARE YOUR TEACHERS EDUCATED AND EXPERIENCED?

Our teachers have a range of education and experience. Some have a combination of formal higher education and home-schooling experience. Some have college instruction experience.  Overall, our teachers are delivering a quality education to each student. All faculty and staff are committed Christians desiring to partner with parents in the formation and development of students.

WHAT IS NCA’S STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO?

Our current student to teacher ratio is averaging 3-5:1. Currently, our lower grades are paired in classrooms: PreK & K, 1st & 2nd grade, 3rd & 4th grade, and 5th & 6th grade. Student to teacher ratio varies depending on yearly enrollment.

WHICH CURRICULUM ARE YOU USING?

We use a combination of Bob Jones University Press, Abeka, Purposeful Design, Modern Curriculum Press, A Reason For Writing, Apologia, Saxon Math and WI State History. Curriculum is reviewed every year. We strive to maintain high standards with our curriculum choices.

HOW DO YOU MEASURE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT?

Students are given a report card each marking period (See NCA Calendar) in which they are assessed in academics (all grades) and conduct (elementary only). We also do Hewitt Testing grades 3 and up.  Our emphasis is not “teaching to the test” to artificially inflate student performance.  Our low student to teacher ratio allows teachers to keep close tabs on each student and inform parents of their student’s current level of achievement. Our teachers are generally available for questions or a short meeting after school by prior arrangement.  

DO YOUR ALUMNI GO ON TO ACHIEVE COLLEGE DEGREES?

Many of our alumni choose to go on to higher education. We have graduated many students with 3.5 and above GPAs. Graduates that have put forth such effort have studied at Gogebic College, MTU, NMU, etc. Several have gone on to receive graduate degrees as well. Our graduates are not limited in their post-secondary educations by receiving a diploma from NCA.  Rather it is a matter of how much the students put into their educational pursuits that determines their limitations.

DO YOU OFFER EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES?

Yes. We offer fall archery to students.  

DO YOU OFFER AN EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM?

At this time, we do not have an extended day program in place. Dropping off earlier than 8:00am is a possibility if pre-arranged. An after-school program may exist in the future if demand grows, and volunteers exist to support it. Again, cooperation between parents is encouraged.

Northwoods Christian Academy

610 Highway 51 S, Hurley, WI 54534

Best way to contact NCA is by email:

northwoodschristianacademy@gmail.com

Phone: (715) 561-2545 (answering machine)