Northwest Christian School Informational Packet 25-26 by Northwest Christian School

Dear Prospective New NCS Family,

Thank you for considering Northwest Christian School for your family. For more than 45 years, NCS has been committed to our mission to: “Provide a bible-based education of excellence that enables students to develop a Biblical worldview” This letter is designed to give you an overview of the NCS admissions process and policies

If you would like to learn more about NCS, the ﬁrst step is to submit an online inquiry or application via the NCS Website Once you have submitted an online inquiry or an online application, you will receive an email invitation to connect to Blackbaud ID. Once you have created a log in, you will have access to your NCS enrollment portal so that you can access the Admissions Information webpage that has more information regarding Open House events, campus tours, group tours, placement testing, and more

Step 1: Application & Fee

If you are ready to submit an application for children ages 15 months through 12th grade, for the Traditional On-Campus, Online or Flex programs go to www ncsaz org and select “Apply Now" Create an account and then select the appropriate application, grade level, program and school year for each child Complete the application and digitally submit online with the one-time, non-refundable $50 application fee. Please complete a new student application for each student applicant. Each family will have one NCS Admissions portal for all of their children After submitting the application, you will get a detailed “next-step” email Each parent/guardian will need to have a separate email address to initiate parent-speciﬁc log-in credentials.

Step 2: Upload Required Documents to Obtain a Complete Checklist

Once you access your NCS family admissions portal, you will be assigned a checklist You may ignore items marked with a green checkmark as they have been waived, don’t apply to a particular grade or program, or you have already completed the item Items marked “optional” or “if applicable” are not required The required documents needed to complete an application ﬁle vary by the child’s age, program, and grade level Please upload all required documents directly into the student’s enrollment checklist

Step 3: Placement Testing (By Invite Only)

Placement testing for current and future grades K-9th, is by invitation only Not all applicants will be invited to test based on space and other factors If testing is requested, the Admissions Team will reach out to you There is a one-time, non-refundable testing fee of $30

Step 4: Family Interview

Once the application ﬁle is complete with all required documents and the placement testing results received (testing by invitation only), the ﬁle will be reviewed If approved and space appears to be clearing in your child’s grade, the respective secretary will then reach out to you to schedule a family interview with the Principal. A family interview does not guarantee enrollment or that space will clear NCS does not schedule interviews for Online or Flex students The family interview requires that both the student and parents attend

Step 5: Acceptance and Enrollment

Acceptance letters are sent out beginning in March and throughout the spring and summer as openings emerge Wait lists are possible in some grades, even after an interview has been completed Once an acceptance letter is received, a family has 10 business days to accept the offer to enroll by submitting the annual registration fee and enrollment agreement via their blackbaud portal

May God bless you as you seek a Christ-centered education of excellence for your family I am truly blessed to serve you and look forward to getting to know you in the months ahead.

Joyfully Serving Him,

HolliBarnes

Holli Barnes Director of Admissions, Marketing & Development NorthwestChristianSchool

NCS Admissions Calendar 2025-2026

The NCS Admissions Ofﬁce invites prospective families to join us on a group tour of our campus! Early Education, Elementary, Middle & High School students and families are welcome to attend one of the Admissions Events or Group Tours listed below. We can’t wait to meet you and share what God is doing at NCS!

Let us know you’re coming! Register for the event(s) you intend to attend by clicking on the appropriate ‘Register’ link.

SAVE THE DATE: Important Admissions Events & Group Tour Dates

Event Date

Group Tour (Early Ed & K-12) Thursday, November 13, 2025 9:00am, NCS Main Ofﬁce Register

Group Tour (Early Ed & K-12) Thursday, December 4, 2025 9:00am, NCS Main Ofﬁce Register

Re-Enrollment Forms Issued January 19 - 23, 2026

Blackbaud Portal N/A

Group Tour (Early Ed & K-12) Thursday, January 22, 2026 9:00am, NCS Main Ofﬁce Register

Open House & Curriculum Showcase for currentand prospective families Tuesday, February 10, 2026 5:30-7:00pm, NCS Campus Register

Re-Enrollment Forms Due Friday, February 13, 2026

Group Tour (Early Ed & K-12) Thursday, March 19, 2026

Blackbaud Portal N/A

9:00am, NCS Main Ofﬁce Register

Group Tour (Early Ed & K-12) Thursday, April 9, 2026 9:00am, NCS Main Ofﬁce Register

Can’t ﬁnd a date that works for you? Click here to view our virtual campus tours.

*NCS has more qualified applicants each year than openings in most grades and cannot guarantee enrollment or waitlist position by date of application. NCS considers many factors when accepting new students including: church/community involvement, written parent testimony, doctrinal/parent agreement, academic records, prior teacher and NCS faculty recommendations, family size, alumni status, sibling enrollment status, NCS employee status, application completeness, family interview, placement testing, classroom space, student conduct, and attendance records.

Qualified students that remain on the waitlist in August may have an opportunity to enroll during the school year should an opening occur. Waitlisted applications are not automatically carried over into the following school year and must be renewed by completing the Enrollment Interest Survey sent to portals in September of each year. If you did not receive a survey, send a request via your NCS portal to the Admissions Team A prior year waitlist status does not guarantee enrollment the following year Students with D/F grades on a recent report card or conduct infractions may need to wait one full year to become eligible for enrollment Students with IEP/504 plans should upload a copy into the enrollment portal for an NCS Principal to review before applying to the school NCS may not be able to serve all IEP/504 accommodations

TO REQUEST INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT A NEW STUDENT APPLICATION: Visit the NCS website and select “Admissions” and then “Inquire or Apply Now” Online inquiries and applicants will be sent an email with next-step instructions to access a family enrollment portal The admissions process includes several steps that are completely portal based, paperless, and parent-driven This portal will include an enrollment checklist for each student applicant and will list the admissions steps including: document uploads, digital recommendation links, admission events, and placement testing requirements for K-9th grade (by invitation only)

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

16401 N. 43 Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85053 rd (602) 978-5134 / Fax: (602) 978-5804 www.NCSaz.org

ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

Founded:1980

Enrollment: 1772EntireSchool/472HighSchool

Accreditation: AssociationofChristianSchoolInternationaland Cognia

Mission:

ThemissionofNorthwestChristianSchoolisto provideaBible-basedprogramofeducationthat enablesstudentstodevelopaBiblicalworldview

MikeTrueblood SchoolBoardPresident miktrue@aol.com

GeoffBrown Superintendent gbrown@ncsazorg

SamanthaMaszton SecondaryPrincipal/AssistantSuperintendent smaszton@ncsaz.org

PaulaEnriquez AcademicGuidanceCounselor penriquez@ncsaz.org

JulieDennis Registrar jdennis@ncsaz.org

HolliBarnes DirectorofAdmissions hbarnes@ncsazorg

Cumulative GPA Distribution Class of 2025

School Code: 030301

Academic Program:

All students are guided towards further education at post-secondary institutions upon completion of high school. 87% of the class of 2025 enrolled in either 2 or 4-year colleges, 0% joined the armed services, and .08% went into the workforce.

Graduation Requirements:

NCS requires 26 specific credits to graduate The requirements are: 4 credits each of English, Bible, and Math; 3 credits each of Social Studies and Lab Sciences; 3.5 credits of General Electives; 1.5 credits of Technology; 1 credit each of a World Language, Physical Education, and Fine Art

Courses Offered:

Northwest offers 24 high school 5.33 (5.0 for 2019 and beyond) or Honors courses: Honors World and United States History, Honors Government, Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra 2, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Calculus 1/2, Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, AP Physics 1/2, Honors Human Anatomy/Physiology, Honors Spanish 3/4, Honors Sign Language 3/4, Honors French 3/4, Honors English 1/2/3/4

Dual Enrollment:

Honors Biology, Honors English 3/4, Honors Algebra 2, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Calculus 1/2, Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology, Honors Chemistry, Psychology, Senior Theology, Speech, Sports Medicine 1/2.

AP & CLEP:

AP Physics 1/2, Honors World History, Honors US History

Calculating the GPA

The forumula Northwest Christian School uses to calculate the cumulative GPA is based on equating percentages with quality point The quality points used by NCS are:

Grading Scale

98 - 100 (A+)

93 - 97 (A)

93 - 100 (A)

90 - 92 (A-)

87 - 89 (B+

83 - 86 (B)

80 - 82 (B-)

Grading Scale

77 - 79 (C+)

73 - 76 (C)

70 - 72 (C-)

67 - 69 (D+)

63 - 66 (D)

60 - 62 (D-) 0 - 59 (F)

*The graduating class of 2019 and beyond will earn up to 4.0 (5.0 for honors) cum GPA. An “A” (93-100) = 4.0 points, everything else remains the same.To calculate the GPA, the semester gradefor each class is equated to one ofthe above quality points.The additional quality point for a 5.33 class (5.0 for 2019 and beyond) is added after all quality points have been totaled.The total quality points are divided by the number of classes that have been taken for credit.Thefinal result is the GPA (grade point average) At the end of each semester, the GPA is recalculated for the cumulative grade point average

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NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

RANKED #1

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Northwest Christian School is to provide a Bible-based program of education that enables students to develop a Biblical worldview.

ENROLLMENT

Total enrollment: 1775

Ground

Early Education: 250

Elementary: 522

Middle School: 375

High School: 475

Online

Elementary: 11

Middle School: 28

High School: 11

Flex

Elementary: 41

Middle School: 28

High School: 30

ACADEMICS

Daily student objectives posted for teacher and student benefit

27% of 10th-12th graders enrolled in dual enrollment/college level classes

Languages offered:

8 years of Spanish

4 years of Sign Language

2 years of French

All curriculum represented in robust curriculum maps and rooted in God’s word. Curriculum maps are written to ACSI and AZ State Standards

STUDENT LIFE

Weekly chapel

Daily Bible classes

100% of students participate in service projects and/or mission outreach

35+ Extracurricular clubs

NCS students are eligible to join National Elementary Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, and National Honor Society, National Sign Language Society

High school students are encouraged to participate in camp, Homecoming, Sadie Hawkins, Prom, Student Council, yearbook, pep assemblies, King Crusader, FCA, Unity Nights

17 Dual Enrollment Courses

19 Honors Courses

2 AP courses 2 CLEP courses

16 Middle school electives

33 High school electives

100% of students work with iPads, laptops, and/or PCs in the classroom

130 ground students taking an online class

16% of MS students enrolled in HS level courses

61% of HS students enrolled in honors classes Biblical integration represented in every content area

GRADUATES

Class of 2025 cumulative college scholarship: $5,084,596 total $87,665 average per recipient

100% of HS students work with our guidance counselor to create a personalized plan for success

14% of graduates attend an out of state university/college

74% of 2024 graduates continued directly to a 4 year college

0.3% of 2024 graduates started at a 2 year college

49% of 2024 graduates continued to a Christian college partner

FACULTY & ALUMNI

61% of secondary faculty have advanced degrees

Avg. Faculty/Student ratio

Kindergarten 2:22

Elementary 1:27

Middle School 1:26

High School 1:25

More than 2715 alumni spanning 3 decades

38 alumni faculty & staff

194 children of alumni are currently enrolled

ATHLETICS

18 High School Sports

13 Middle School Sports

8 Junior Crusader Sports (Elementary)

70% of secondary students participate in interscholastic sports during the year

70% of high school students participate in more than one high school sport during the year

State Championships

49 since 1985

27 since 2010

Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball, Golf, Cross Country, Cheer, Boys Volleyball

TUITION ASSISTANCE

$4.6 million received via STO funding from 21 organizations in 23/24

$7.2 million received from AZ ESA funding in 24/25

71% of students participate in the AZ ESA program

26% of students benefit from the AZ State Tax Credit Program (STO)

234 Christian churches represented among our student body

WHAT SETS US APART

No Tuition Contracts

ACSI Exemplary Accredited Cognia Accredited

Retention: K-12 98.3%

High School 97.7%

International Mission Trips: Imuris, Mexico

Rocky Point, Mexico Povas, Costa Rica

Rwanda, Africa

All grades participate in service learning projects

RECOGNIZED LEADER IN PRIVATE EDUCATION

Ranked #1 PRIVATE SCHOOL 10 YEARS IN A ROW

LARGEST SINGLE CAMPUS PRIVATE SCHOOL IN ARIZONA

RANKING ARIZONA

MAGAZINE RANKS NCS #1

PRIVATE SCHOOL IN 2024

Northwest Christian School is a private Christian school with a mission to provide an educational program which upholds high standards of scholastic and behavioral excellence and furnishes instruction in Biblebased Christian faith. It is Northwest Christian School's greatest honor to enable students to develop a Biblical world view and prepare them to fulfill their God ordained roles NCS offers on-the-ground, traditional classroom experiences, online Christian education, and new, fully transferable Frameworks online courses for public school students seeking Biblical worldview.

With a deep and enduring commitment to God's word and Biblical worldview, Northwest Christian's staff and faculty are all highly professional and very compassionate. Our students truly feel valued as they see their teachers investing within each of them uniquely.

Best Private School

By RANking Arizona

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What is Rowing Not Drifting?

"Rowing, Not Drifting" is an annual report unlike any that you have ever read. It is the culmination of fifteen years of honest, self-effacing fact-finding and data-gathering. And, all of that self-reflection is represented with the pages of "Rowing Not Drifting" for you to consider as you ponder your prospective place your place in the mission of Northwest Christian School.

Phoenix, Arizona 85053

(602) 978-5134

(602) 978-5804 (fax)

www.ncsaz.org

Doctrinal Statement

• We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, infallible and supernaturally inspired, so that it is inerrant in the original manuscripts and preserved by God in its verbal, plenary inspiration, so that it is a divinely authoritative standard for every age and every life. This doctrinal statement does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs as that we believe that the Bible serves as the sole and final authority concerning all matters pertaining to truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind.

• We believe that the Godhead exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that these three are one God.

• We believe in God as absolute and sole creator of the universe, and that creation was by divine decree, not through evolutionary process.

• We believe that God, by His sovereign choice and out of love for men, sent Christ into the world to save sinners.

• We believe that Jesus Christ in the flesh was both God and man, that He was born of a virgin and that He lived a sinless life, in which He taught and did mighty works with signs and wonders exactly as revealed in the four Gospels, that He was crucified, died as a penalty for our sin and was raised from the dead bodily on the third day. Later, He ascended to the Father's right hand where He is Head of the Church and intercedes for believers, and from where He is coming again personally, bodily, visibly to the earth to set up His millennial kingdom.

• We believe that since in His death, by His shed blood, the Lord Jesus Christ made a perfect atonement for sin, redeeming us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us – men are saved, justified on the simple and single ground of the shed blood.

• We believe that such salvation with its forgiveness of sins, imparts a new nature and hope of eternal life, is entirely apart from good works, baptism, church membership or man's effort and is a pure grace.

• We believe that a true believer is eternally secure, that he cannot lose his salvation, but that sin may interrupt the joy of his fellowship with God and bring the loving discipline of his Heavenly Father.

• We believe that all who receive Christ become joint-heirs with Christ, and at death, their spirits depart to be with Christ in conscious blessedness, and at the rapture their bodies will be raised to the likeness of the body of His glory and dwell forever in His divine presence.

• We believe that it is the goal of every Christian to grow in spiritual maturity through obedience to the Word of God and the indwelling Holy Spirit.

Northwest Christian School Doctrinal Statement (last revision: August 1, 2019)

STATEMENT OF FAITH

(continued)

• We believe that the Holy Spirit is a person, is God and possesses all the divine attributes. He indwells all believers, baptizes and seals all believers at the moment of their salvation, and fills them in response to confession of sin and yieldedness.

• We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. We believe that human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions including pre-born babies, the aged, the physical or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are, therefore, called to defend, protect, and value all human life. (Psalm 139)

• We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as a male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. (Gen 1:26-27) We believe that rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.

• We believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. (Gen 2:18-25) We believe that the institution of marriage is established in scripture as an ordinance that points the world to the relationship which God desires for His church. (Eph 5:25-27; Rev 19:7-9; Rev 21:2-9; Isaiah 54:5)

• We believe marriage is ordained of God and is a spiritual and physical union in which a man and a woman are joined by God to live together as one. (Genesis 2:24; Mark 10:7) We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.

• We believe that any form of homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, transgenderism, bestiality, incest, fornication, adultery, and pornography are sinful perversions of God's gift of sex and identity. (Genesis 2:24; Genesis 19:5, 13; Genesis 26:8-9; Lev. 18:1-30; Romans 1:26-29; I Corinthians 5:1, 6:9; I Thessalonians 4:1-8; Hebrews 13:4)

• We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of Northwest Christian School as an extension of the Body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to the community, it is imperative that all parents and guardians of enrolled students at Northwest Christian School and all persons that are employed by or volunteer with Northwest Christian School in any capacity, agree to and abide by this doctrinal statement. (Matt 5:16; Phil 2:14-16; 1Thess 5:22)

Student/Applicant Name (printed)

Parent/Guardian Signature

Grade in Fall

Date

Northwest Christian School Doctrinal Statement (last revision: August 1, 2019)

Northwest Christian School Parental Responsibility Agreement

1. We understand the Bible teaches us that, as parents, we are responsible for the education of our children, and it is our desire that Northwest Christian School assist us in this responsibility. We agree to support the school faculty and staff as they assist us in educating our child.

2. We invest authority in the school to discipline our child when necessary. We further agree that we will cooperate and discipline our child in the home as needed (Proverbs 13:24). We will also read the school discipline policy that is in the student handbook.

3. We pledge our fullest cooperation to keep doctrinal controversy and denominationalism out of the school at all times.

4. We understand that the parents are the natural leaders of their families. Children will follow if parents give strong Christ-honoring leadership. We are committed to work hand in hand with NCS in order “to train up our child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6).

5. We understand that the school exists to support the values of the Christian home. Our home is committed to upholding strong biblical standards of lifestyle, including commitment to and involvement with a local church.

6. We understand that our failure to report psychiatric counseling, any prescribed program of medication, or involvement with juvenile authorities during the past three years may be cause for immediate dismissal.

7. We agree to support the school with our prayers and with a positive attitude. Complaints or negative comments will be shared only with the teacher, administrator, or person involved, and not with our child or other people, following the Matthew 18 principle.

8. We understand that the school reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not:

a. Respect and observe spiritual and/or behavioral standards.

b. Cooperate with our educational goals.

c. Conform to the dress and hair code policy.

9. We understand that if at any time the school determines, in its sole discretion that our actions do not support the ministry, or reflect a lack of cooperation and commitment to the home and school working together, the school has the right to request withdrawal of the student.

10. We understand the school retains the right to refuse admission to or to remove from enrollment any student whose custodial parent is in cohabitation or a same-sex relationship.

11. We give permission for our child to go on field trips arranged by the teacher and approved by the administration. The educational trips will be properly supervised, and our family insurance program will cover our child. We will not hold the school, administration, or faculty responsible in case of accident. Notification will be given us prior to each field trip.

12. We understand that in the event our child damages school property, assessments will be made to cover these damages, including breakage of windows and abuse of other personal property.

13. We understand that tuition will be divided into eleven monthly payments. The first payment is due August 1, and on the first day of each of the following ten months. The last payment is due on June 1. Any payment received after the seventh day of the month will be considered late, and our account will be assessed a $25 late charge. When an account becomes more than 60 days past due, the student will not be allowed to attend class until the account is brought current.

14. We understand that graduating seniors must make their final tuition payment before participating in graduation ceremonies.

Northwest Christian School Parental Responsibility Agreement

3. We pledge our fullest cooperation to keep doctrinal controversy and denominationalism out of the school at all times.

8. We understand that the school reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not:

a. Respect and observe spiritual and/or behavioral standards.

b. Cooperate with our educational goals.

c. Conform to the dress and hair code policy.

10. We understand the school retains the right to refuse admission to or to remove from enrollment any student whose custodial parent is in cohabitation or a same-sex relationship.

12. We understand that in the event our child damages school property, assessments will be made to cover these damages, including breakage of windows and abuse of other personal property.

14. We understand that graduating seniors must make their final tuition payment before participating in graduation ceremonies.

Pastor or Church Leader Reference Form (EE Applicants)

Why do we need this form? Northwest Christian School is a covenantChristian school In order for a student to be considered for admission, at least one parent must offer testimony to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be actively attending a Bible-believing church with their student This form helps us gain a better understanding of the applicant, the family, and their commitment to the Church

Who should ﬁll out this form? We require this form be ﬁlled out by a Pastor, Associate Pastor, Youth Group Leader, Elder or Small Group Leader associated with the applicant’s home church who can speak to their family best

How long have you known the applicant?

What is your relationship to the applicant? What are the applicant’s gifts or strengths?

Please tell us about the applicants’ character

Please tell us about the parents' character

Please tell us about the family’s faith and walk with Christ.

Do the parents serve within any ministries, if yes, which ones?

Please describe the family’s church attendance:

Father: Weekly Fairly Regularly Occasionally Seldom/never

Mother: Weekly Fairly Regularly Occasionally Seldom/never

Applicant: Weekly Fairly Regularly Occasionally Seldom/never

To the best of your knowledge, is the mother born again? Yes No Uncertain

To the best of your knowledge, is the father born again? Yes No Uncertain

To the best of your knowledge, do the parents live out their faith? Yes No Uncertain

Do you recommend the applicant be admitted to Northwest Christian School? Yes No

Pastor or Church Leader Reference Form (K-12 Applicants)

Why do we need this form? Northwest Christian School is a covenantChristian School In order for a student to be considered for admission, at least one parent must offer testimony to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be actively attending a Bible-believing church with their student This form helps us gain a better understanding of the applicant, the family, and their commitment to the Church

How long have you known the applicant? What is your relationship to the applicant? What are the applicant’s gifts or strengths?

Please tell us about the applicants’ character

Please tell us about the parents' character.

Please tell us about the family’s faith and walk with Christ

Does the applicant or do the parents serve within any ministries, if yes, which ones?

Please describe the family’s church attendance:

Father: Weekly Fairly Regularly Occasionally Seldom/never

Mother: Weekly Fairly Regularly Occasionally Seldom/never

Applicant: Weekly Fairly Regularly Occasionally Seldom/never

To the best of your knowledge, is the mother born again? Yes No Uncertain

To the best of your knowledge, is the father born again? Yes No Uncertain

To the best of your knowledge, is the applicant born again? Yes No Uncertain

To the best of your knowledge, does the applicant live out his/her faith? Yes No Uncertain

Do you recommend the applicant be admitted to Northwest Christian School?

Yes No

A general statement regarding the applicant or family would be helpful Use the back if additional space is needed.

KINDERGARTEN READINESS: NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Kindergarten forms the basis for the critical academic, social-emotional experiences, and learning foundations that will guide and inform students throughout the duration of their school careers.

Top

Ten

Readiness Skills for Kindergarten

1. Enthusiasm Toward Learning

2 Ability to Listen & Follow Directions

3. Age-Appropriate Independence: Self-Help Skills

4. Conﬂict Resolution Skills

5 Plays Well With Peers

6. Solid Communication Skills

7 Age-Appropriate Attention Span

8. Strong Fine Motor Skills

9. Basic Letter & Number Recognition

10 Understanding Concepts of Print

What do the Teachers Want to See?

1 Follow a series of 3 unrelated instructions

2. Sit in a group and listen to a story: 5-10 minutes

3. Be able to separate from parents

4 Know about 17 letters/sounds

5. Recognize name; identify letters in name

6. Count out loud to 20; One-to One correspondence to 10

7 Know basic shapes and colors

8. Strong gross motor skills: hop, jump, skip, etc.

9 Strong ﬁne motor skills: hand/pencil grip; can use scissors

10. A love for learning

Where Do I Go From Here?

1 Application & Fee: The admissions process is a portal-based, paperless system. Visit NCSaz.org and select ‘Apply Now’ to submit the application & pay the associated fee You will receive a conﬁrmation email with instructions to gain access to your students’ enrollment checklist within the portal. *Application, testing, andregistration fees are non-refundable.

2 Upload Required Documents: Via your child’s checklist, upload all required documents, send digital recommendations, and digitally sign required school forms Once all required documents are submitted, you will have obtained a ‘complete checklist’.

3. Kindergarten Readiness Testing: Placement testing is by invitation only. The admissions team will send you an invitation to register and pay for placement testing once your child’s checklist is complete with all documents and after an audit of space and a comprehensive review of the complete checklist has been ﬁnalized. Not all K-9th grade candidates will be invited to take the placement test due to space and other enrollment requirements. We offer in-person and online testing options. *Application, testing, and registration fees are non-refundable

4. Family Interview with the Principal: Family interviews are scheduled for families with “ground” students entering P1-12 once all ﬁles are complete and space is conﬁrmed. Due to waitlists and other factors, not all ground candidates will be invited for a family interview. Online, Flex, Frameworks and ‘A La Carte’ online students are not required to have an interview

5. Enrollment Agreement: Upon completion of a Family Interview and with Principal approval, the Admissions Ofﬁce will issue an Enrollment Agreement to the family through the portal. Completion of this agreement along with the registration fee conﬁrms enrollment.

KINDERGARTEN READINESS CHECKLIST

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

What is the biggest indicator for readiness? Curiosity in learning about the world and willingness to formally learn about it Check the skills your child has mastered and then review the list every month to see what additional skills have been accomplished. Young children learn so fast! Your child may struggle with a skill this month but have mastered it the next month!

Gross Motor Skills

● Runs, skips, hops, gallops, leaps, jumps

● Pedals and steers tricycle

● Climbs playground ladder/stairs using alternating feet

● Throws a ball with direction; catches a thrown ball with arms and body; bounces a ball

Fine Motor Skills

● Stacks 10 one-inch blocks

● Strings beads; snaps; zips; laces

● Grasps pencil correctly

● Uses scissors safely and conﬁdently

● Completes a simple puzzle

● Makes a pancake, snake, and ball from play dough

Personal-Social Skills

● Dresses independently

● Follows proper bathroom procedures (fully independent)

● Can open snacks independently

● Plays well with others; takes turns and shares

● Cleans up after playing

● Participates in group activities

● Interacts with familiar adults; seeks adult help during conﬂicts

● Considerate of other people’s feelings; respects items belonging to others

● Listens when others speak

● Follows rules and routines; willingness to follow directions

● Follows 2-3 step instructions; series of 3 unrelated instructions

● Speaks in sentences; uses appropriate volume when speaking

● Can express and describe feelings rather than acting out

● Answers a variety of questions (yes, no, what, who, where, etc)

● States ﬁrst and last name, age, birthday, phone number/address

Language and Literacy

● Recites the alphabet

● Knows 17 letters (upper/lower/sound)

● Listens to read aloud stories; shows interest in reading-related activities

● Recognizes that pictures or print carry messages

● Understands left to right movement in reading

● Holds book correctly; Identiﬁes front and back of books

● Retells information from a story

● Predicts what will happen next in the story; sequences 3 pictures to tell a story

● Recognizes rhyming words

Writing

● Traces letters and numbers

● Writes ﬁrst name and some letters

● Experiments with a variety of writing tools and materials

● Draws pictures or scribbles to communicate ideas

● Copies simple and complex shapes (line, circle, square)

● Initiates the act of writing

Math

● Sorts by color, shape, and size; identiﬁes colors and basic shapes

● Recognizes simple patterns and can duplicate them

● Counts to 20; recognizes numerals to 10; uses one-to-one correspondence while counting to 10

● Understands directional concepts (up/down; right/left; over/under)

● Understands comparative words (big/little, short/long, slow/fast)

EXTENDED CARE INFORMATION

Extended Care

Extended Care is designed for children currently registered at NCS who need additional care outside of the regular school day. This service is provided for students in early education, 15 months through ﬁfth grade at NCS. Extended Care teachers are background checked and provide a safe and less structured environment for our before and after school program.

Extended Care is approved based on availability and requires specific forms to be filled out and submitted before attendance. Prior approval must be obtained through the Early Education office for each attended day. Extended Care is not designed to be a holding place for late pick-ups, but rather a class for parents who need additional care in the morning/afternoon. Students who are not enrolled in After Care and are not picked up on time will be transferred to Extended Care and charged a late pickup fee of $25.

If you are signing up for Extended Care on a regular basis, you will be charged $7.00 an hour for your scheduled hours. Extended Care may be used on an occasional drop-in basis, depending on space availability, at $7.50 an hour. All requests for occasional care must be pre-approved on a daily basis through the Early Education ofﬁce.

Early Education Extended Care Hours (Mini Crusaders, Preschool, Kindergarten)

Extended Care is available on school days from 7:30am to the start of class and/or dismissal through 5:30pm. Students enrolled in Early Education must ﬁll out a mandatory Emergency Card before attending their ﬁrst day of extended care

Early Education Mandatory Emergency Card: For Mini Crusaders, Preschool, and Kindergarten students, the State of Arizona requires that the State's Blue Emergency Card be ﬁlled out by a parent or legal guardian annually. These Blue Cards will only be accepted by the Early Education ofﬁce to ensure compliance to all form details. No child may attend until a Blue Card is received. Elementary Students (1st - 5th grade) do not need a Blue Card.

Elementary Extended Care (1st - 5th Grade):

Extended Care is available on school days from dismissal through 5:30pm..

Sign-In/Out Procedure: Each child must be signed in and out digitally on the teacher’s iPad for Extended Care A digital system (Procare) will automatically calculate your balance based on your sign-in/out times. However, you must still physically sign in and out on the iPad with a ﬁrst initial and full last name. If your child is being dropped off by their teacher after school, the teacher will sign the child in. NCS will automatically bill accounts through 5:30pm each time and for each child when a physical sign-out entry is missing

Signing-Up for Extended Care

If you are in need of Extended Care, please fill out the required Extended Care Agreement Form You can find this form as a tile located in your BlackBaud account under the Resources Tab You can also follow this link to fill out the Extended Care Agreement Form.

EXTENDED CARE BILLING

Mini Crusader Extended Care Billing

The Procare system begins charging for Extended Care for sign-ins before 8:25 am. If your child has not been enrolled in the Extended Care program, please do not sign your child in before 8:25 am. The system will also automatically charge for late pick-ups or missed sign-out signatures. Extended Care options include Before Care (7:30 am - 8:25 am); Lunch Flex (11:30 am - 12:30 pm); Nap Room (12:30 pm - 3:00 pm); After Care (3:00 pm - 5:30 pm).

Preschool Extended Care Billing

The Procare system begins charging for Extended Care for sign-ins before 8:25 am. If your child has not been enrolled in the Extended Care program, please do not sign your child in before 8:25 am. The system will also automatically charge for late pick-ups or missed sign-out punches. Extended Care options include Before Care (7:30 am - 8:25 am); After Care (3:00 pm - 5:30 pm).

Kindergarten Extended Care Billing

The Procare system begins charging for Extended care for sign-ins before 8:00 am. The system will also automatically charge for late pick-ups or missed sign-out punches Extended Care options include Kindergarten Before Care (7:30 am - 7:55 am); Preschool - Kindergarten After Care (3:00 pm - 5:30 pm)

Elementary Extended Care Billing

Extended Care options include 1st - 5th Grade After Care (3:00 pm - 5:30 pm). The system will also automatically charge for late pick-ups or missed sign-out punches.

Extended Care Billing vs. Tuition Billing

Extended Care will be billed through Procare. Any questions you have can be directed to the Early Education ofﬁce.

Tuition will be billed through BlackBaud. Any questions you have regarding tuition can be directed to the Business ofﬁce.

Billing Notes for Extended Care

● A delinquent account balance may result in a temporary suspension of Extended Care services. Access may be reinstated once the account is brought current

● Past due accounts that are repetitively delinquent may result in termination in the program.

● Pick up time for all children may not exceed 5:30pm. Late fees are $1.00 for every minute after 5:30pm Chronic lateness may result in your child(ren) being dropped from the program

● Students that are not picked up on time will be charged a $25 late-pick up fee

If you have further questions about Extended Care please contact the Early Education ofﬁce. We will provide the application, blue card (if applicable), and answer any questions you may have about Extended Care

Contacts

Early Education Ofﬁce (Mini Crusader, Preschool, Kindergarten)

Amanda LeDuc

aleduc@ncsaz org, 602-978-5134 x600

Elementary (1st-5th Grade) Extended Care

480-594-2223

Northwest Christian School

Kindergarten

BIBLE - Purposeful Design

READING ELA - Into Reading: Houghton Mifflin

PHONICS - Orton Gillingham

WRITING - Houghton Mifflin

HANDWRITING - Zaner-Bloser

MATH - Go Math: Houghton Mifflin

SOCIAL STUDIES - Our Country/Dave Ramsey

SCIENCE - Bob Jones

ART - Intro to Elements of Art

COMPUTER - Intro to Technology

MUSIC - Prodigies Music Lessons/Concerts

LIBRARY - Internet Safety/Enjoyment of Reading

1st Grade

BIBLE - Purposeful Design

READING ELA - Into Reading: Houghton Mifflin

PHONICS - Orton Gillingham

WRITING - Houghton Mifflin

HANDWRITING - Zaner-Bloser

MATH - Go Math: Houghton Mifflin

SOCIAL STUDIES - Bob Jones/Dave Ramsey

SCIENCE - Bob Jones

ART - Elements of Art, Artists, Culture and Projects

COMPUTER - Keyboarding and Technology

MUSIC - Prodigies Music Lessons/Concerts

LIBRARY - Internet Safety/Enjoyment of Reading

2nd Grade

BIBLE - Purposeful Design

READING ELA - Into Reading: Houghton Mifflin

PHONICS - Orton Gillingham

WRITING - Houghton Mifflin

HANDWRITING - Zaner-Bloser

MATH - Houghton Mifflin

SOCIAL STUDIES - Bob Jones

SCIENCE - Bob Jones

ART - Elements of Art, Artists, Culture and Projects

COMPUTER - Keyboarding and Technology

MUSIC - Prodigies Music Lessons/Concerts

PE - Sports and Health for lifetime fitness

LIBRARY - Internet Safety and Accelerated Reader

3rd Grade

BIBLE - Purposeful Design

READING ELA - Into Reading: Houghton Mifflin

PHONICS - Orton Gillingham

WRITING - Houghton Mifflin

HANDWRITING - Zaner-Bloser

MATH - Houghton Mifflin

SOCIAL STUDIES - The Arizona Story/Dave Ramsey

SCIENCE - Bob Jones

ART - Elements of Art, Artists, Culture and Projects

COMPUTER - Keyboarding and Technology

MUSIC - Prodigies Music Lessons/Concerts

PE - Sports and Health for lifetime fitness

LIBRARY - Internet Safety/Enjoyment of Reading

SPANISH - Conversational and Cultural Introduction

4th Grade

BIBLE - Purposeful Design

READING ELA - Into Reading: Houghton Mifflin

WRITING - Houghton Mifflin

MATH - Houghton Mifflin

SOCIAL STUDIES - Bob Jones/Dave Ramsey

SCIENCE - Bob Jones

ART - Elements of Art, Artists, Culture and Projects

COMPUTER - Keyboarding and Technology

MUSIC - Prodigies Music Lessons/Recorders/Concerts

PE - Sports and Health for lifetime fitness

LIBRARY - Internet Safety and Accelerated Reader

SPANISH - Conversational and Cultural Introduction

5th Grade

BIBLE - Purposeful Design

READING ELA - Into Reading: Houghton Mifflin

WRITING - Houghton Mifflin

MATH - Houghton Mifflin

SOCIAL STUDIES - Bob Jones

SCIENCE - Bob Jones

ART - Elements of Art, Artists, Culture and Projects

COMPUTER - Keyboarding and Technology

MUSIC - Prodigies Music Lessons/Concerts

PE - Sports and Health for lifetime fitness

LIBRARY - Internet Safety and Accelerated Reader

SPANISH - Conversational and Cultural Introduction

INTRODUCTION TO VOCAL PERFORMANCE

Northwest Christian School

ELEMENTARY SPECIALS AND PROGRAMS ELEMENTARY SPECIALS AND PROGRAMS

A Glimpse into Elementary Programs

Red Letter Challenge - all grades

Read Across America - all grades

Speech Meet - all grades

Spelling Bee - grades 1-5

Math Olympiads - grades 3-5

Grandparents Day - all grades

Science Camp - grade 5

NEHS- grades 4 & 5

Floating Lab Trip for Families - grade 3

Field Day - grades 1-5

Field Trips - all grades

Service Learning Projects - all grades

After School Activity Programs - all grades

Once a Week Specials

General Music: Grades 4 & 5

Technology: Grades 1-5

Art: Grades 1-5 (Kindergarten Art with classroom teacher)

Library: Grades K - 5

Vocal Performance: Grade 5

Students begin each day with prayer and devotions.

Every Wednesday morning, students attend chapel. Chapel includes worship and a message. Parents and families are invited and encouraged to join us!

Every fall and spring, Mr. Brown issues the Red Letter Challenge to encourage students to read God’s word daily!

Elementary students join Mr. Brown in reading through the four gospels over the course of a few months. This fun challenge includes fun competitions, prizes and fun activities.

Twice a Week Specials

General Music: Grades K-3

Spanish: Grades 3-5

Physical Education: Grades K-5

ANNUAL TESTING PROFILE ANNUAL TESTING PROFILE

Northwest Christian School Elementary

Galileo Testing at All

Levels

Galileo is an educational assessment that is used to gauge student growth throughout the year and measure individual student proficiency It is based on Arizona State Standards and is aligned to AzMERIT proficiency cut scores. Galileo allows us to gauge student mastery across all math and ELA standards as well as predict how our students compare to public schools across the nation. Galileo gives teachers the opportunity to see what students come into the year knowing with a pre-test. These benchmark assessments help teachers identify the standards that have been mastered, allowing them to move through the content quicker or supplement content for a deeper dive. It also allows them to focus on skills students are missing.

NCS Online

NCS Online students participate in Galileo testing at all levels.

DIBELS 8

We use DIBELS 8 primarily in our K-2 classes to monitor the development of reading and literacy skills DIBELS measures reading outcomes of individual students and provides grade level feedback for teachers to inform instruction and provide targeted interventions DIBELS breaks students into four categories, Negligible Risk, Minimal Risk, Some Risk, and At Risk and we use that data to further support students in 3-5th grade

Middle School

Pre-ACT

In 8th grade students will begin taking the Pre-ACT Pre-ACT is a predictor of how students will do on the ACT, while allowing students to practice questions similar to what they will see on the test

High School

Pre-ACT PSAT

1st-5thGrade

*What a Percentile Rank means for a Galileo DL Score:

Norm Referenced: A Galileo percentile rank is a norm-referenced score, meaning it compares a student's score to a larger group

Interpretation: A percentile of 75, for example, means the student's score was equal to or better than 75% of the students in that comparison group

High school students sit for the PSAT in the Fall of their Junior year The PSAT-NMSQT is one additional way to best prepare them for the ACT or SAT The PSAT is highly relevant to future potential as they focus on the skills and knowledge learned in high school and provide insight for college success Students receive unique SAT practice recommendations, an option to show colleges and universities that students want to connect with them, and assess skill levels and readiness for college and career The NMSQT or National Merit Scholarship is awarded to the highest achieving test scorers in the nation and can provide scholarship money and a competitive edge on some college applications. NCS had three NMSQT Commended students in 2021, 1 NMSQT Finalist in 2022 and 3 Commended students in 2023.

ASVAB

The ASVAB is a career assessment that helps students know possible career paths they may be suited for ACT

ACT is given to every Junior at NCS with about 50% of seniors opting to take it again their 12th grade year. The ACT allows us to see how our students compare to the state and national averages, as well as get a picture of how they grew in high school from the Pre-ACT to the ACT. Our graduating seniors of 22-23 had a composite average of 23.

GALILEO Math - End of Year 2025

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC OFFERINGS

Northwest Christian Middle School offers the following sports programs as extra-curricular activities for middle school students

Fall Sports:

● Girls Volleyball (6th, 7th, and 8th)

● Co Ed Soccer (7th and 8th)

● Boys Tackle Football (7th and 8th)

● Girls Cheer (7th and 8th)

● Boys Wrestling October - December (6th, 7th, and 8th)

● Girls Wrestling October - December (6th, 7th, and 8th)

Winter Sports:

● Girls Softball (7th and 8th)

● Girls Cross Country (6th, 7th, and 8th)

● Boys Cross Country (6th, 7th, and 8th)

● Boys Baseball (7th and 8th)

● Boys Volleyball (7th and 8th)

Spring Sports:

● Boys Basketball (6th, 7th, and 8th)

● Girls Basketball (6th, 7th, and 8th)

● Co Ed Golf (7th and 8th)

● Girls Cheer (7th and 8th)

● Girls Flag Flag Football (7th and 8th)

Sports Fee:

The Middle School sports fee is $75.00 per sport per season with the exception of football which is $125.00.

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Fall Try-Outs:

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11 & 12

Field

Cheer 7th & 8th August 12, 14 & 15 3:15-5:00 PM JH Locker/Concession Area

Football begins Monday August 11 with practice all 5 days (M - F) the ﬁrst 2 weeks Equipment hand out will be on Friday, August 8 after school 3:15-4:30pm

Eligibility:

Grades are taken from gradebooks every week after the ﬁrst four weeks of the start of the semester to determine the athlete’s eligibility. If the athlete is earning a “F” in any course, they are deemed ineligible, and he or she will not be permitted to play in games for one week. The grades will be reevaluated by the athletic department or principal at the beginning of every week. The athlete may still participate in practice.

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC OFFERINGS

Northwest Christian High School offers the following sports programs as extra-curricular activities for high school students

Annual Spiritual Emphasis Theme

Fall Sports:

-3A Girls Volleyball – F, JV, Varsity

-D-IV Girls Cheer – JV, Varsity

-4A Boys Football – JV, Varsity

-D-III Girls Cross Country - Varsity

-D-III Boys Cross Country - Varsity

Winter Sports:

-D-IV Girls Cheer – JV, Varsity

-3A Girls Soccer – JV, Varsity

-3A Girls Basketball –JV, Varsity

-3A Boys Basketball – F, JV, Varsity

-3A Boys Soccer – JV, Varsity

-D-IV Boys Wrestling – JV, Varsity

Spring Sports:

-D-IV Girls Track – Varsity

-D-IV Boys Track – Varsity

-D-III Golf Coed – JV, Varsity

-3A Girls Softball – Varsity

-D-III Girls Tennis – Varsity

-D-II Girls Beach Volleyball - Varsity

-3A Boys Baseball – JV, Varsity

-4A Boys Volleyball- JV, Varsity

Eligibility: Grades are taken from gradebooks every week after the ﬁrst four weeks of the start of the semester to determine the athlete’s eligibility. If the athlete is earning a “F” in any course, they are deemed ineligible, and he or she will not be permitted to play in games for one week. The grades will be reevaluated by the athletic department or principal at the beginning of every week. The athlete may still participate in practice.

SECONDARY FINE ARTS OPPORTUNITIES

NCS Student Film (Open to High School students) 10:17AM…you cannot move forward without looking back! Is Northwest Christian doing a scary movie? Not exactly…but this part-”Ground Hog Day”, part-”I Know What You Did Last Summer” storyline follows a group of high school students as they learn to work together to ﬁnd reconciliation through Christ after a past, shared trauma. “10:17am” will be the 12th ﬁlm in the very unique partnership between Northwest Christian Fine Arts and Red 5 Media Auditions on Wednesday, August 13th. More info coming soon at CrusaderClubs.com. NorthwestChristianFilms.com. $125 participation fee.

Crusaders Got Talent - Season 6 (Open to Elementary, Middle and High School students) CGT goes Global! Originally started during the 2020 pandemic, Crusaders got Talent has grown to be an annual favorite, attracting thousands of viewers as both the audience and a panel of judges select winners, during a live streaming event, from multiple categories within Elementary, Middle School, and High School! This year, CGT will feature two episodes The ﬁrst, in October, will award cash prizes but also qualify students to participate in the Spring 2026 CGT International Showcase, live our YouTube. The Spring 2026 showcase will also feature students from the International Academy of St Petersburg in Russia, Kids Kingdom in Mexico, and the City of Joy in Rwanda Christian school students from three different continents and four different cultures! View LIVE on NCS-PLUS com October 16, 2025 at 4:30PM Learn how to submit your talent at CrusadersGotTalent com

Fall Musical - ThePrinceofEgypt(Open to Middle and High School students, with opportunities for Alumni, Parents, Family, etc.)

Our Fall Musical is Dreamworks The Prince of Egypt the Musical This epic musical will feature a cast made up of 6-12 grade students, a live orchestra, and an ensemble chorus made up of parents, alumni, and NCS and local community! Performance dates are November 13-16, 2025 at Cortez High School. Auditions will be held at NCS on August 14-15. Audition information will be shared in the Week at a Glance and posted on the bulletin board outside the choir room $125 participation fee + additional costs including but not limited to: shoes, makeup, snack donations, meals, etc.

Ensemble chorus fee is $20, and rehearsal requirements are reduced to only 6 rehearsals prior to performances. A mandatory parent informational meeting will be held on Monday, August 18th at NCS. Please email mmcguire@ncsaz.org if you have any questions.

“I Witness” Podcast Season 5 (Open to Middle and High School students)

Be a part of this Top 50 Audio Arts podcast on Apple Podcasts! A fully-immersive audio drama which follows the adventures of high school and college-aged students in a virtual reality experience called the “Elysium”, over the last two years, this podcast has blown up! In the ﬁrst three seasons, the podcast was heard by over 30,000 listeners in 26 countries and all 50 states. Season 3, “Between Two Worlds”, debuted this past spring and Season 4, “The Shadow of Rome”, will debut on July 28th On August 13th, we will be providing vocal auditions for Middle School and High School students interested in joining the cast for Season 5 which will premiere in Fall 2025 To learn more or catch up on the three previous, blockbuster seasons, please visit IWitnessPod com

SECONDARY FINE ARTS OPPORTUNITIES

The Come & See Creativity Journal (Open to Middle School and High School students)

Do you have a penchant for drawing, painting, sculpture, writing, photography, or graphic design that escapes the bounds of your secondary art class? The Come & See Journal for Crusader Creativity is the forum for artistic expression from within our secondary student community. The Come & See Journal has attracted the attention of university arts programs from around the state and site visits are climbing If you would like to showcase your artistic ability, experiment in different mediums, or simply view the work of your peers, take the time to visit ComeandSeeCreativity.com. The last issue was released in May 2025 and the next is scheduled for Fall 2025 To view past issues or learn how to submit, visit the website!

The Great Crusader Cookoff, Season 3 (Open to all students)

A reality cooking show at Northwest Christian School? Yep! As part of NCS Online’s Culinary Arts courses, students that are enrolled in the course or that simply love cooking and competing are able to participate! Season 3 kicks off on July 28th at 8:30am on NCS-Plus.com, as a team of students will compete live on YouTube with a team of teachers that have previously won within the ﬁrst two seasons of The Great Crusader Cookoff Then, that morning, we will be announcing a number of different opportunities throughout the 2025/2026 school year for competitive chefs. To learn more about competing or to watch previous competitions, visit GreatCrusaderCookoff com

Middle School Musical (Open to Middle School students)

Our middle school musical will be announced soon! The auditions for this production will be held at NCS on November 20, 2025. The performances will be at Cortez High School February 26-28, 2026. Audition information will be shared in the Week at a Glance and posted on the bulletin board outside the choir room A required parent meeting is tentatively scheduled for November 24 at NCS. $75 participation fee + additional costs including but not limited to: shoes, makeup, snack donations, meals, etc. Please email mmcguire@ncsaz org if you have any questions

Spring Musical - GuysandDolls(Open to High School students)

Our Spring high school musical, Guys and Dolls, is hailed as the perfect musical comedy. This award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. The auditions for this production will be held at NCS on December 4-5, 2025 The performances will be at Cortez High School March 26-29, 2026. Audition information will be shared in the Week at a Glance and posted on the bulletin board outside the choir room A required parent meeting is tentatively scheduled for December 8 at NCS. $125 participation fee + additional costs including but not limited to: shoes, makeup, snack donations, meals, etc. Please email mmcguire@ncsaz.org if you have any questions

Thanksgiving Meal Boxes

TheSuttonProject

TheSuttonProjectisaspecialpartofNCSinvolvingstudentscampus-widefrom EarlyEducationthroughHighSchoolandincludingourOnlineandFlexstudents! Whatoriginallybeganmorethan10yearsagoasaprojecttoprovideThanksgiving mealboxestofamiliesinneedatJBSuttonElementarySchoolhasturnedintoa muchlargerandmoreimpactfulcampus-widecampaign-TheSuttonProject

The Sutton Project, now the largest missions learning project on campus, epitomizes our mission fulfillment for all students as we meet the needs of those in our surrounding community Through The Sutton Project we now provide 1600 Thanksgiving meal boxes for families at 16 different elementary schools across three districts These food boxes serve as a sign of hope to those in a broken and needy community We also partner with the local church to provide within the boxes an invitation to join their church community Early Education and Elementary students participate by collecting/donating canned goods for the meal boxes. Middle School and High School students collect/donate money to go towards turkey vouchers that are provided within each box. At the end of the campaign, every student campus-wide participates in a ‘packing’ event to compile the various components of each box in an assembly-line setting. This is one of the best days on campus! High School Student Council then delivers and unloads the completed Thanksgiving meal boxes to each school!

Christmas Gifts

As we wrap up our Thanksgiving meal boxes, we immediately turn our attention to Christmas The NCS community provides over 1200 Christmas gifts that are delivered to students at 3 elementary schools These schools serve a significant number of refugees and their families NCS high school students experience the joy of delivering these gifts to the students of these schools and have the opportunity to see our mission in action as we meet the needs of those less fortunate than us

Sutton Game Day

Our Middle School Student Council hosts 3rd grade students from JB Sutton on our campus for ‘Game Day’ NCS middle school students enjoy a day of fun and opportunities to create community with our friends from Sutton!

High School Serve Day

Once per semester, our high school students participate in a ‘Serve Day’ wherein they are sent all across the state to serve the community in various ways Each semester, a group of NCS high school students head to JB Sutton Elementary to serve the school and meet the needs of their community This looks like playing, reading to classes, tutoring and more!

According to Matthew 25:35-40, we are called to feed and clothe the needy. This project is a means by which our student body can come to understand that scriptural principle personally.

NCS Mission Trips

NCS plans and provides four amazing international mission trip opportunities for several reasons, the biggest being to pursue the mission of NCS by "Enabling students to develop a Biblical worldview and prepare them to fulfill their God-ordained role in the home, the church, their country, and the world."

We see the theology students learn at NCS and in their churches becoming reality as they take what they have learned and put it into practice. We do this by coming alongside rooted organizations to meet tangible needs and build meaningful relationships!

Kids Kingdom in Imuris, Sonora, Mexico

NCS has developed a beautiful relationship with Kids Kingdom Orphanage in Imuris, Sonora, Mexico over the last 14+ years Each summer, NCS students serve the community of Imuris and Kids Kingdom Orphanage through preparing meals, teaching English and giving love away freely to kids in Imuris for 7 days! Students put on two VBS programs, as well as being the Light of Jesus to some sweet people at a sweet place! Throughout the school year, NCS sends students and staff to Kids Kingdom in Imuris for weekend trips 5-7 times. Our students have developed incredible relationships with their friends at Kids Kingdom and return many times throughout the year!

HOPE Center in Pavas, Costa Rica

NCS students travel to Pavas, Costa Rica to help the team at the HOPE center in their mission of Rescue and Transformation. They rescue children and families for severe hunger and poverty, and transform them with the Gospel and the Hope that comes with life in Christ. Our students help serve by doing work projects to improve their community, and also put on a week long camp for 5th and 6th graders

City of Joy Rwanda in Rwanda, Africa

NCS Students and staff travel to the City of Joy Christian School in Rwanda to help serve for 10 days. This trip provides students with the opportunity to work alongside City of Joy Christian School and the Gatagara School for the Deaf. Three years ago our school began a partnership with City of Joy and we have loved getting to know the students, teachers and area We now work to share Professional Development with teachers and help with kids in this area

1Mission in Rocky Point, Mexico

NCS students have the opportunity to head to Mexico to serve the community of Rocky Point by coming along side a family and helping in the construction of their new home! We partner with 1Mission to make this trip happen. We also send a group of alumni every year to participate in a 1Mission trip

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Matthew 28:17-20

OUR MISSION

Biblical Integration

The NCS Mission is to provide a Bible-based program of education that enables students to develop a Biblical Worldview.

Program

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- NCS Online Family

What sets NCS Online Apart?

Accredited by ACSI and Cognia NCS is the only "Exemplary Accredited" ACSI School in AZ Courses developed with Biblical Worldview at the forefront Online school makes Christian education more accessible & affordable Online students have access to on-ground culture via NCS Flex

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ELEMENTARY

Online student. On-ground opportunities. NCS Flex is a hybrid online program that allows fully online students to participate in the vibrant campus and culture of Northwest Christian School We are constantly innovating and creating new and exciting ways for our online students to be part of the incredible community and culture that God has created at NCS

WehaveanexcitingnewformatforourK-5Flexstudents!OurFlexstudentscanjoin usoncampuseveryTuesday,WednesdayandThursdayforacombinationofchapel, in-personspecials(Library,Spanish,Music,Art,PE,TechnologyandLiteracy), academicafternoonsinourFlexStudentLoungewithourveryownNCSOnline Facilitatorspresent,missionslearningopportunities,academicfieldtrips,lunch,and instructionaltimeinELAandmathonaweeklybasis

MIDDLESCHOOL

Fromathleticsandclubstoweeklychapelsandserviceopportunities,6th-8thgrade FlexstudentsarefullyinvitedtoengageinthevibrantstudentlifeatNorthwest ChristianSchool Theycanparticipateinmiddleschoolsportsteams,joinclubsand extracurricularactivities,attendweeklychapels,andtakepartinmissiontripsand servicelearningprojects Flexstudentsarealsowelcomeatschoolassemblies,field days,andspecialeventssuchas6thGradeDay,the8thGradeTrip,and8thGrade Promotion.MiddleSchoolFlexempowersstudentstothriveacademicallywhile remainingactivelyinvolvedsocially,spiritually,andemotionally allwithina supportiveChristiancommunity.

HIGH SCHOOL

High School Flex students enjoy the flexibility of fully online learning while staying deeply connected to the heart of the NCS community They are invited to participate in a wide range of on-campus and virtual activities, including high school athletics, clubs, National Honor Society, school dances such as Homecoming and Prom, assemblies, service projects, mission trips, and more Creative opportunities abound through fine arts programs like the fall play, spring musical, virtual talent shows, the school’s audio drama podcast, and the school film With so many ways to get involved, High School Flex empowers students in grades 9–12 to grow academically while remaining engaged socially, creatively, and spiritually

ASAP CLUBS FOR FALL 2025

ASAP Clubs are for K-5 students. Speciﬁc days and the duration for each club will be available via online registration on Meet the Teacher Day.

Chapel Cherubs

Unlike other clubs, this club meets sporadically throughout the year. This club is an opportunity for those students who love to praise the Lord through movement and music! Mrs Barrett will lead this group of children to use the Holy Spirit's power and presence in singing praises to the Lord during four to ﬁve elementary school chapels, beginning in October-May. Dates are TBD. Grades 1-5

Cheer and Pom

This is a class that builds basic cheerleading abilities and will prepare your child for future cheerleading endeavors. The Jr. Cheer Squad will learn crowd encouragement skills, chants, pom routines, arm angles, jumps, basic tumbling, and much more! An emphasis is also placed on positive leadership development. Grades K-5

Crafting Club

Join us for a fun and creative Craft Club. Each week, you’ll make a cool craft to take home. Try new things, get creative, and make new friends. Grades 3-5

Crazy Cool Science

Does science feel intimidating, overwhelming, or boring to your child? Never again will you hear anything about science other than how fun it is and how much your child loves it! Because SCIENCE IS CRAZY COOL! In Crazy, Cool Science we take a hands-on, enthusiastic, mind-blowing approach! We learn through conducting our experiments and developing critical thinking skills through the steps of the scientiﬁc method. And...we even BLOW STUFF UP!!! Your child won't even realize they are learning because it just feels like exciting exploration! NEW LABS every Session! Grades K-5

Cross Country

This running club is designed to help our students become stronger, faster, and smarter runners. Grades 2-5.

Crusaders Chess

Chess Emporium teaches a fun and exciting introduction to the game of chess. Chess Club begins by teaching students how to play the game, chess openings, tactics, and endgames, while allowing students to practice with their friends. This class provides chess strategies and tournament play. Grades K-8

Homework Club

Mrs. Roman and high school helpers will give students extra help with practicing spelling words, Bible verses, vocabulary, extra AR time, and assistance with any worksheets or assignments. This is not individual tutoring. Grades 2-5

Lego STEAM

Lego STEAM is designed to get elementary students excited about STEAM learning at a young age with playful and relatable problem-solving challenges that help them become independent thinkers. We use SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime kits that are designed to engage students using LEGOs! Our building structures include a ferris wheel, cars, builders choice, and science/animal themes.

ASAP CLUBS FOR FALL 2025 (CONTINUED)

Mathnasium at NCS!

Through assessment, customized learning paths and targeted lessons for understanding and comprehension, Mathnasium can help students grow. Come visit the Mathnasium table at Meet the Teacher Day to inquire about the new program coming right here onto campus.

PE Play

If you love PE class, then this is the club for you! The PE club will consist of all of your favorite games and activities that we play throughout the school year. Some of those games will include kickball, dodgeball, and capture the chicken! Grab a friend as we have fun playing and competing each week on the big solar panel ﬁeld Grades 1-5

Play with Purpose

Welcome to Play with Purpose! Join us every Thursday after school for an exciting club where fun meets meaning! Each week, we’ll dive into a new theme with hands-on activities designed to spark creativity, build conﬁdence, and encourage connection. Whether we’re crafting, exploring science, playing games, or engaging in hands-on play, every Thursday is a new adventure! And don’t worry we’ll have snacks to keep our minds and bodies fueled while we play with purpose! Grades K-5

Proliﬁc Training

Proliﬁc Fitness specializes in speed and agility training designed to enhance your child’s overall athletic performance, ﬁtness, and conditioning Whether your child plays sports or not, the training supports improved health and physical ability for both athletic and everyday activities. Grades 3-8

Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots offers three core programs to meet the developmental needs of children ages 2 to 8. It’s way more than just learning the game of soccer. We aim to build character, skills, and conﬁdence while also having a whole lot of FUN. We’re committed to providing safe, positive experiences through the game of soccer Each of our three core programs teaches the right skills at the right age. Grades K-2

Snazzy Snacks

Students will create kid-friendly recipes and enjoy eating what they create! Grades K-5

Sparkle Studio

Welcome to Sparkle Studio a fun, hands-on after-school club just for girls who love to create, design, and shine! Each week on Mondays, we’ll dive into a new DIY project like sprinkle sunglasses, pipe cleaner crowns, friendship and clay bead bracelets, bag charms, and even custom hat design. It’s the perfect place to get crafty, make new friends, and express your unique style plus, we’ll provide a yummy snack each week to keep the creativity ﬂowing! Grades K-5

Intro to Orchestral Strings

NCS Elementary Music Department is in the process of planning the ﬁrst-ever Orchestral String after-school program! More details to come at Meet the Teacher Day. Open to grades 3-5.

ARTS & ABILITIES (AAA)

Speciﬁc days and weeks will be available via online registration the ﬁrst week of August.

Pinterest With Purpose

Together, we will study God’s word and make small crafts to bless those around us! We will meet on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15 PM. Join us for a fun time with other middle school girls!

Crusaders Chess

Chess Emporium teaches a fun and exciting introduction to the game of chess. Chess Club begins by teaching students how to play the game, chess openings, tactics, and endgames, while allowing students to practice with their friends This class provides chess strategies and tournament play Grades K-8

Proliﬁc Training

Come train with a professional athlete and a top notch trainer! Proliﬁc Fitness specializes in speed and agility training designed to enhance your child’s overall athletic performance, ﬁtness, and conditioning. Whether your child plays sports or not, the training supports improved health and physical ability for both athletic and everyday activities Grades 3-8

NCS Middle & High School Clubs

There is a place for you in a Crusader Club! Below is just a sampling of the growing number of clubs that are available to Northwest Christian students. Each Monday, throughout the school year, check your email for dates, times, and details!

NC Amateur Radio Club

HAM radio has proven effective within public safety and emergency response. NCARC offers opportunities to explore different specialties within the ham radio world, making it a hub for those eager to grow in the field.

Wyldlife/YoungLife

The mission of YoungLife and Wyldlife is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ. Unlike any other club program in the valley, the NCS chapter of these clubs sees that within dynamic events!

NCS Missions

God has adventure planned for your life and this is the perfect chance to begin discovering it! NCS has numerous missions teams for you to join and to begin training for evangelism, discipleship, service, and, of course, adventure!,

Prayer Warriors

Prayer Warriors brings together high school students with a passion for prayer and the needs of their peers. The group offers weekly support and encouragement to others throughout the school. (HS)

NCS Law Club

Led by an alumni attorney, law club learns the Biblical foundation for law and participates in Mock Trial competitions. (HS)

Off the Page Book Club

The Come & See Creativity Journal

This club pulls together different resources to support high school students during difficult times. Led by an alumni, the club focuses on helping the hurting in our community.

Crusader Archery

For both amateurs and experts, Crusader Archery is meant to be both fun and competitive. Students will learn the basics and compete in tournaments. Expect more info mid-August.

Happy Hands ASL Club

Happy Hands represents a committed group of HS ASL students that are working to make a difference through service in the community of the deaf and hard-of -hearing.

Off the Page works through books of different genres and enjoys stimulating discussions as they savor complimentary lunches together. We have both MS and HS chapters!

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

High school coaches and athletes in pursuit of a deeper relationship with Christ come together once-a-month for fellowship and fun. (HS)

Students For Life

The NCS chapter of Students for Life rallies pro-life middle and high school students in practical support of two local crisis nurse-

NCS Student Ambassadors

The biggest club on campus works to meet the needs of campus visitors through hospitality and service. (HS)

High School Chess Club

“Knights of the Square Table” is for beginners and experts! The club enjoys free food, fellowship, and competitive play as we prepare for AIA matches with other schools.

Crusader eSports

eSports is now an official high school AIA sport. Join other varsity athletes as we take on other high schools around the state towards the first eSports state championship!

NCS Adventure Cru

Return of a legend! Adventure Cru leads high school students through amazing outdoor adventures across the state on a monthly basis. (MS and HS)

Technology Technology

Integrated suite of programs selected to reinforce and accelerate mastery of content for K-12

Robust learning management system tailored to needs of each grade level

K-3 Equip families with resources to support learning

4-5 Engage students with digital tools and citizenship

6-8 Enhance learning and practice responsible use of technology

9-12 Extend opportunities beyond campus in preparation for the future

Integrated student information system

Managed accounts for secure and seamless access to school digital tools

Variety of managed devices deployed to both classrooms and 1:1 for instruction and extra-curricular uses

Dedicated technology team to support students, parents, and staff in all facets of technology integration at Northwest Christian School

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Northwest Christian School Early Education Tuition/Fee Schedule 2025-2026

Any

• If an account becomes more than 60 days past due, the student may not be allowed to attend class until the account is brought current

• There is a $25 charge on all checks returned by the bank

• If annual tuition is paid in full before the first day of school (8/4/25), the family will receive a three percent discount.

• Mini Crusaders are not eligible for any discounts. Updated 2/28/25

Northwest Christian School K-12 Tuition/Fee Schedule

2025-2026

$7.00/hr. Pre-Scheduled

Fee, by 2/14/25

- includes $150 course credit, $400 if not completed by 8/1/25

Re-Enrollment Fee, after 2/14/25 $300

- includes $150 course credit, $450 if not completed by 8/1/25

*Students in all grade levels with late re-enrollment agreement submissions may be subject to a wait list

Registration Day and Activity Fees

K-5 (non-refundable) $50

*Registration Day and Activity Fees will be charged to Tuition Management accounts.

6-8 (non-refundable) $120 *Fees are due in full before the first day of school, 8/4/25

9-12 (non-refundable) $220 *Registration Day and Activity Fees are subject to late fees after 8/4/25

Multi-Student Discounts (Kindergarten – 12)

1st Child Regular price

2nd Child 10% to both students

3rd Child 18% to all three students

4th Child + A discounted tuition rate of $4,000 for Kindergarten and $7,000 for grades 1-12 will be given to the 4th and any additional K-12 students in the family. Online/Flex students will receive an 18% discount on their tuition. Early Education, Preschool, or Frameworks are not included in the multi-student discount Enrollment

• Tuition for Kindergarten through 11th Grade on the ground students will be divided into eleven monthly payments. The first payment is

Aug 1 and the last payment is due on or before June 1. Tuition for Seniors will be divided into 10 monthly payments. The final payment is due on or before May 1.

• Any payment received after the seventh of the month will be considered late and the account will be assessed a $50 late charge.

• If an account becomes more than 60 days past due, the student may not be allowed to attend class until the account is brought current.

• There is a $25 charge on all checks returned by the bank.

• Tuition for graduating seniors must be paid in full by May 15th in order for the student to participate in graduation ceremonies. Additionally the remaining family account must be paid through May

• If annual tuition is paid in full before the first day of school (8/4/25), the family will receive a three percent discount.

• Parents must inform the finance office upon acceptance of an ESA contract in any quarter Updated 12/10/2024

Northwest Christian School K-11 Online School Tuition/Fee Schedule

- includes $150

credit, $200 if not

Re-Enrollment Fee, after 2/14/25

- includes $150 course credit, $250 if not completed by 8/1/25

*Students in all grade levels with late re-enrollment agreement submissions may be subject to a wait list.

Curriculum Fee must be paid prior to orientation week. $200

Curriculum will not be accessible until this non-refundable fee is paid in full.

Multi-Student Discounts (Kindergarten - 10, Online/Flex)

1st Child Regular price

2nd Child 10% to both students

3rd Child + 18% to all students

*Early Education/Preschool/Frameworks are not included in the

Enrollment Refund Policy

Enrollment and re-enrollment fees are non-refundable for the 25-26 school year.

Tuition Payment Policy

• Tuition for Kindergarten through 11th grade for full time online and flex students will be divided into eleven monthly payments. The first payment is due August 1 and the last payment is due on or before June 1.

• Any payment received after the seventh of the month will be considered late and the account will be assessed a $50 late charge.

• If an account becomes more than 60 days past due, the student may not be allowed to attend class until the account is brought current.

• There is a $25 charge on all checks returned by the bank.

• If annual tuition is paid in full before the first day of school (8/4/25), the family will receive a three percent discount.

• Mini Crusaders are not eligible for any discounts.

• Parents must inform the finance office upon acceptance of an ESA contract in any quarter

Updated 2/28/2025

Ways You Can Afford a Christian Education 2025-2026

PRIVATE SCHOOL TUITION TAX CREDITS

1) Individual and Switcher Programs

An Arizona resident for 2025, may donate up to $3,062 (for married taxpayers ﬁling a joint tax return) or $1,535 (for single taxpayers and married couples ﬁling separately) to a private school tuition tax credit organization or STO (up to their Arizona State tax liability)

Many STO’s allow donors to recommend a student for STO consideration of an award by listing a student name and anticipated school on the application Donors can take a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on their Arizona state tax return for that tax year All donations must be received before April 15th in order to receive a tax credit for the previous year. You cannot recommend your own child, and you must re-apply every year by the organization’s stated deadline The guidelines and prerequisites of awards are based on several factors

Review the “STO Tax Credits At A Glance” handout to determine your eligibility It may be possible for both new NCS families, current NCS families, homeschool families, and those families moving to Arizona to qualify for “switcher” funding (also known as PLUS or Overflow) in certain circumstances Additional verification paperwork may be required to verify eligibility for “switcher” funding Out-of-state donors are welcome to make a donation to an STO, but they will not receive a tax credit Although there are 80+ individual Arizona tax credit organizations in Arizona, NCS works with a specific group of STO’s and the list changes annually. Each STO has their own timeline and application process Families seeking tuition assistance are encouraged to apply to more than one organization Several are listed below

Arizona Tuition Organization (AZTO) www azto org

Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization (ACSTO) www acsto org

Arizona Tuition Connection (ATC) www.arizonatuitionconnection.com

Institute for Better Education (IBE) www ibescholarships org

Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund, Inc (APESF) www apesf org

Private School Tuition Fund 123 (PSTF) www pstf123 org

School Tuition Organization 4 Kidz (STO4Kidz) www.sto4kidz.org

Low Income Corporate

Families may apply for corporate tax dollars if your student is entering kindergarten at NCS or is a 1st-12th grade student transferring to NCS from an AZ school (public, charter, or Arizona-funded on-line program), or is a child of an active military guardian, or received a prior corporate or individual tax credit scholarship in the prior school year while being continually enrolled at a private school Your income must not exceed 185% of the income limit to qualify a child for reduced lunches under the National School Lunch and School Act (see chart below)

Applying early is advantageous as most applications are due in mid-late spring prior to the school year that begins in August NCS families who are connected with an Arizona C-Corp or S-Corp are invited to learn more about making a corporate tax credit donation

There are 80+ Arizona Tax Credit Organizations that process corporate tuition scholarships and families are encouraged to seek out the various organizations below to learn more about corporate scholarship opportunities Current NCS families that meet the financial “means test” AND receive a corporate scholarship, may become eligible for Switcher/Overflow/PLUS individual tax credits in the following school-year. Current NCS families that have received a prior tuition assistance award in any current year, and have been consistently enrolled in an AZ private school, may qualify for corporate tuition assistance if income meets the income guidelines For more information, income limit charts, verification forms and new and renewal applications and deadlines go to:

AAA www aaascholarships org

Arizona Leadership Foundation www arizonaleader org

Arizona Tuition Connection

www arizonatuitionconnection com

School Choice Arizona www schoolchoicearizona org

Arizona Tuition Organization www.azto.org

Private School Tuition Fund 123 www.pstf123.org

School Tuition Organization 4 Kidz www sto4kidz org

Arizona Private School Tuition Organization www apsto org

3) Displaced or Disabled Student Corporate (Lexie’s Law)

If your child has a special need or was a ward of the State at any time, and was adopted out of the State system, you may be eligible for awards. Contact APESF: www.apesf.org or ALF: www.arizonaleader.org

4) Early Education/Preschool (ages 1-5)

Private School Tax credits are for K-12 students only. Arizona offers several scholarship programs for early education/child care for low-income families Funds are limited www azftfscholarships org (Quality First Scholarships); parent helpline: 602-240-6324; or call NCS Early Ed Center azed.gov/esa (Preschoolers w/an IEP/504/MET/Foster Care or an NCS sibling on ESA in K-12) 602-364-1969

5) Kindergarten

Tax credits may be “banked” for an upcoming kindergarten student up to 8-12 months prior to the start of kindergarten, depending on the policies of the STO There are more scholarship opportunities for incoming kindergarten students than at any other point Receiving a tuition assistance award in ANY amount during the kindergarten school year is critical in securing a “switcher” status through 12th grade and in gaining eligibility for low-income corporate scholarships in a future year. Scheduling a personal consultation with the NCS admissions department before March of your student’s PreK year is advised - scroll down to schedule!

UNIVERSAL EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNT (ESA)

This scholarship was expanded in the fall of 2022 (Universal ESA) to serve ALL Arizona children that are entering a private or homeschool for grades K-12. Preschool aged children and children in grades K-12 with an IEP/504/MET plan may still qualify at a higher level of funding under the original ESA Recipients of the ESA cannot combine their award with any other type of tuition support, including tax credits, in the same ﬁscal year for the same student To apply, go to Azed gov/esa or click here or call 602-364-1969 For the general ESA scholarship application meant to support school choice, click here Answers to frequently asked questions about the general ESA scholarship can be found here.

ADDITIONAL TUITION ASSISTANCE OPTIONS

Referral Program

Current NCS families that refer a new family may be eligible to receive a $500 (new K-12 family) or $100 (new preschool family) referral tuition credit for each new family successfully referred and enrolled per confirmation from the financial department The number of new families a current family can refer, is unlimited Qualifying referral tuition credits are applied to the referring family in the second semester of which the new family is enrolled. The finance department considers several qualifying factors when considering the authenticity of a new family referral

2) Raise Right

There is a one-time fee of $10 to register for this program at the main ofﬁce Families shop online and choose from hundreds of gift cards with rebates of 1 5%-15%, depending on the retailer Based on historical data and other factors, Raise Right reports a national average rebate of 5%. Online orders for physical gift cards are placed by Monday morning at 9am and are available for pick-up in the main ofﬁce on Thursdays Some retailers offer e-gift cards that are available for immediate use in the Raise Right app Families use both physical and e-gift cards like cash at local stores, restaurants, and online websites Rebates are applied twice per year to tuition accounts. www.raiseright.com

TUITION ASSISTANCE CONSULTATIONS

Tuition assistance updates and information is available through NCS Parent/Student Portals under “Resources”, pre-recorded webinars, or from the ﬁnance ofﬁce One-on-one tuition consultation appointments may be scheduled by phone or in-person To sign-up for a one-on-one consultation or group workshop, click here.

Contact: NCS Admissions Ofﬁce, 602-978-5134, option 3 or ext. 515

TUITION ASSISTANCE

ESA VS. PRIVATE SCHOOL TAX CREDIT

OVERVIEW

Arizona offers two excellent School Choice programs to help families afford a Christian education: the Private School Tax Credit and the Universal ESA. These valuable options are widely used by families at Northwest Christian School to make a quality Christian education more accessible Explore the details of both programs here, and find the resources you need to determine which one is the best fit for your family

PRIVATE SCHOOL TAX CREDIT

OVERVIEW

The Arizona School Tuition Organization (STO) program is a school choice option that allows Arizona taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state income tax liability to support private school tuition for eligible students. This initiative provides financial assistance to students who attend private schools by using tax credits rather than state funds. The Arizona tax credit system incentivizes taxpayers to contribute to private school tuition funds. By donating to an STO, individuals or corporations can reduce their Arizona state tax bill. This allows taxpayers to effectively "redirect" their tax dollars to support educational opportunities that align with their preferences, without spending extra money out of pocket.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility varies for each type of Private School Tax Credit. Learn more on the NCS Website under Admissions > Tuition Assistance.

FUNDING AMOUNT

There is potential for the full cost of tuition to be covered through the Private School Tax Credit program. Students can receive a combination of different types of tax credits in order to fully cover the tuition amount.

CONSIDERATIONS

You cannot use both ESA and receive money from STO’s, you must choose one option or the other.

Your total, combined award amount is unlimited meaning you can combine awards from multiple STO sources. This means you have the potential to get the full tuition amount covered.

Unused individual tax credits can carry over to future years if your results exceed the cost of tuition for the year.

You can "Bank" tax credits (not corporate) for future use while using ESA.

You can switch off every other year using ESA and then Tax Credits in order to allow your "Bank" of tax credits to build up.

USING PRIVATE SCHOOL TAX CREDITS FOR TUITION & FEES AT NCS

Family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc allocate their state tax liability to your student through an STO in return the funds can be applied to your students tuition.

Applications for the upcoming school year begin opening in January. Each STO has their own timeline.

If you are corporate qualifying we highly recommend you apply to all of the STO's on our list.

AAA & AOA are great corporate options as they typically award at the corporate maximum each year (currently $6,300 K-8, $8,100 9-12) and can be stacked with other corporate awards and tax credits. Families are responsible for the balance of tuition not covered by STO/Tax credit funds.

UNIVERSAL ESA

OVERVIEW

The Arizona Universal Education Savings Account (ESA) program, which was implemented in 2022, is a school choice initiative that allows all Arizona K-12 students, regardless of income or disability status, to receive state funds to use for a variety of educational expenses. These funds can be used for private school tuition, tutoring, special education services, online learning, college savings, and other approved educational costs.

ELIGIBILITY

The Universal ESA program is open to all Arizona students, including those currently enrolled in public, private, charter, or homeschool settings. Students who are currently enrolled in public schools can apply to receive an ESA, which provides them with funds to attend a private school or to pursue alternative educational options. There are no income restrictions, and any student who is a resident of Arizona is eligible to apply.

FUNDING AMOUNT

The amount of funding available to each student is based on the state's per-pupil funding for public schools. The funds are deposited into an individual education savings account (ESA) for each student, which can be accessed through a designated online portal. Students may receive on average, anywhere between $7,000-$7,500 annually. Kindergarten students receive closer to $4,000.

CONSIDERATIONS

You cannot use both ESA and receive money from STO’s, you must choose one option or the other.

If you choose to use ESA, you are guaranteed to receive money, however in most cases, it will not cover the full cost of tuition. You can switch off every other year using ESA and then Tax Credits in order to allow your "Bank" of tax credits to build up.

USING ESA FOR TUITION & FEES AT NCS

First, apply for the Universal ESA by visiting the website and filling out the application. It currently takes approximately 60 days to receive an approval from the state and determine how much you are eligible to receive. Once approved, monies will be dispersed in your ESA account quarterly: May, April, June, July. You will be expected to pay monthly tuition at NCS, so you must be on top of your payments. To pay NCS, you must login to your ESA portal and distribute the funds to NCS on a monthly basis.

2025-2026 STUDENT APPLICANT GUIDE

Here at Arizona Tuition Organization (AZTO), our mission is simple, to make Christian Education affordable and accessible so that participating students can impact the world. AZTO is a state certified 501c(3) School Tuition Organization (STO) that focuses on supporting Christian Education in Arizona. Since 2004, AZTO has issued over $38 Million in tuition awards to students attending our partner schools through Arizona’s Private School Tuition Tax Credit Program. AZTO distributes approximately 92% of all donations. Please visit azto.org for full program details.

How it Works

Applying

• AZTO invites you to apply for your student at azto.org. Create a Student Portal account for your family. Then, apply for one or more of your students. The online application is valid for both the Individual and Corporate Credit Programs. All participating students must apply each school year.

• AZTO’s 2025-2026 Application becomes available on March 1st, 2025. We recommend applying before the start of the school year to be eligible for AZTO’s largest award cycles.

• If your new 2025-2026 Kindergarten or Transfer student will be participating with donor recommendations prior to March 1st, 2025, please complete AZTO’s Pre-Apply to register your student. After this date, complete the new school year application.

• Once your student’s application has been approved for participation, you are ready to spread the word. You may promote this program to your network of family and friends, anyone who pays Arizona income taxes.

• You can create a custom Family Landing Page on AZTO’s Student Portal that can be shared via social media, text, or email. More resources, a recorded tax credit workshop, brochures, a promotion video, and a Facebook link may also be found at azto.org.

• Arizona Individual taxpayers may make a recommended donation to AZTO suggesting your student for a tuition award. Donations are accepted online at azto.org or by mail with a Donation Form.

• Once AZTO approves the recommended donation for your student, the award will be issued to the school at the next award cycle. Award details can be found in their Student Portal.

Timeline for Award Cycles

• Tuition Grants are defined as board approved tuition awards from donor recommendations. These awards are issued four times throughout the school year.

• Tuition Scholarships are heavily focused on financial need, program eligibility, and special circumstances. Current school year scholarships are issued twice a year.

Eligibility and Restrictions

• Original Credit Program is open to all K-12 students.

AZTO’s Award Cycles

July Grant Awards*

September Corporate Scholarship Awards**

November Grant Awards*

January Grant Awards*

February Individual Scholarship Awards*

Mid-July

Mid-September

Mid-November

Mid-January

Mid-February

May Grant Awards * Award Timing

Mid-May

• PLUS/Overflow Credit Program is specific for the following student groups: Kindergarteners, Arizona Public/Charter School Transfer Students, Students homeschooled prior to enrolling, Out-of-State Students prior to enrolling, Students exiting the ESA Program, Military Dependents, Prior Corporate Credit Recipients, and Prior PLUS/Overflow Credit Recipients.

• Low-Income Corporate Credit Program mirrors the PLUS/Overflow requirements with an additional income qualifier. This program targets students with low to modest household income.

• A student may receive ESA or AZTO awards, but NOT both during the same school year. AZTO may hold tuition awards for a future school year when the student is no longer participating with ESA.

• Donation Swapping is strictly prohibited. Also, parents may not make a recommended donation on behalf of their own student.

AZTO’s Participating Schools

• Dream City Christian School

• Flagstaff Christian School

• North Valley Christian Academy

Contribution Information

• Arizona Individual Taxpayers may make dollar-for-dollar tax credit donations to AZTO with student recommendations. However, AZTO maintains complete and sole discretion in allocating awards. The giving deadline for tax year 2024 is April 15, 2025. The credit limit amounts increase annually.

• Arizona businesses may also make dollar-for-dollar tax credit contributions to AZTO. Eligible businesses include C or S Corporations, most LLCs, and Insurance Companies. The Low-Income Corporate Tuition Tax Credit Program targets students from low to modest income households.

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