NCS Early Education Marketing Packet

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

SAVE THE DATES **January 13, 2022**

How to Afford a Christian Education Workshop 5:00-6:00pm, Room 106 *RSVP at Calendly.com/ncsadmissions Kindergarten Informational Meeting 6:00-7:00pm, Room 431 6th Grade Parent Orientation 6:00-7:00pm, Room 422/424 Future Freshman/High School Information Night 6:00-7:00pm, Don Sanderson Gymnasium

**January 21, 2022**

Group Tours, Early Ed and Kindergarten 9:00-10:15am, Main Office

**February 8, 2022**

Open House and Curriculum Showcase for current and prospective families 5:30-7:30pm, NCS Campus

**February 25, 2022**

Group Tours, Early Ed and Kindergarten 9:00-10:15am, Main Office

**March 31, 2022**

Open House, Preschool-12th Grade; Dinner and Tours!

5:30pm-7:00pm, Legacy Plaza

**April 21, 2022**

Group Tours, Early Ed and Kindergarten 9:00-10:15am, Main Office

“WHERE FAITH AND EXCELLENCE ARE INSEPARABLE”

16401 N. 43rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85053 602-978-5134 www.NCSAZ.org

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, ADMISSIONS CALENDAR Now accepting applications for 2021-2022 & 2022-2023, Toddlers – 12th Grade

DAY

DATE

DESCRIPTION EARLY APPLICANT: Apply Oct. 2021-Jan. 2022

www.NCSaz.org

LOCATION

TIME

NCSaz.org

Tuesday

10/5/21

How To Afford A Christian Education Workshop

Room 106

5:30pm-7:00pm

Thursday

1/13/22

How To Afford A Christian Education Workshop

Room 106

5:00pm-6:00pm

Thursday

1/13/22

Future Freshman Night (New 9-12th Students)

GYM

6:00pm-7:00pm

Thursday

1/13/22

Kindergarten Readiness and Information Night

431

6:00pm-7:00pm

Thursday

1/13/22

6th Grade Orientation (for parents of future 6th graders)

Room 422/424

6:00pm-7:00pm

Tuesday -Friday

1/18/221/21/22

Re-Registration Links, 2022-2023, PS-11th Sent to CURRENT student portals

Form Sent to Student Portals

Friday

1/21/22

Group Tours, Preschool & Kindergarten

Wednesday

1/26/22

***Current PreK Students, Step-Up to Kindergarten (parents w/child)

Tuesday

2/8/22

Open House & Curriculum Showcase, PS-12th (Current and New Families)

Monday

2/14/22

DEADLINE/CURRENT NCS STUDENTS – On-Line Re-Enrollment Form AND Registration Fee due for current NCS students, infant thru 11th grade, for 2022-2023.

Remit Registration Form & Fee via Student Portal

Friday

2/25/22

Group Campus Tours: Preschool & Kindergarten

School Office

MondayFriday

3/1/223/11/22

New Student Decision Letters & Enrollment Agreements Sent to Portals (Early Bird Group- space is limited) NOTE: Decision letters are sent weekly from late March through August as space emerges.

Student Enrollment Portals

Thursday

3/31/22

***New Family Dinner (Presentation & Group Tours): Preschool-12th Grade

Legacy Plaza

5:30pm Tours 6:00 to 7:00pm Dinner

Thursday

4/21/22

Group Campus Tours: Preschool and Kindergarten

School Office

9:00am-10:15am

School Office Gym

NCS Campus

9:00am-10:15am 8:00am-9:30am

5:30pm-7:30pm

9:00am-10:15am

Placement Testing Dates (K-9th grades): Tuesdays: 12/7/21, 1/25/22, 2/22/22, 3/29/22, 4/12/22, 5/10/22, 6/14/22, 7/12/22, 8/2/22 *Sign-up for placement testing after December 1, 2021 via your student portal account. Testing times: December through May are 3:30pm. Testing June-August is 9:00am. $30 online testing fee per student required. Testing between Sept. and Nov. is handled on an individual basis, as space permits. K-5 Online students take an online placement test via a portal link and do NOT need to attend in-person, group testing. *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 in January by sending a written request to: Michelle Reddy, Director of Admissions, mreddy@ncsaz.org. 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.

TO REQUEST INFORMATION, SCHEDULE A CAMPUS TOUR OR TO SUBMIT A NEW STUDENT APPLICATION: Go to www.ncsaz.org, select “Admissions” and then either “Apply Now” or “Get Info/Inquire Now”. Online inquiries and applicants will be sent an email with a link to schedule a campus tour and will also be assigned an enrollment portal within two business days. The enrollment portal will include an enrollment checklist that lists the required document uploads, digital recommendation links, and admission event registration links.

NCS Fast Facts

Ranked #1 Private School in Arizona

Mission Statement The mission of Northwest Christian School is to provide a Bible-based program of education that enables students to develop a Christian world view through high standards of both scholastic and behavioral excellence.

Students 1521: 455 High School 344 Middle School 542 Elementary 168 Early Education

$4.5 million in tuition assistance from 14 organizations in 2020 60% of students benefit from tuition assistance programs

134 different Christian churches are represented among our student body

26.4% of students are of nonEuropean descent

61% of high school students are enrolled in honors classes

Student Life Weekly Chapel and daily bible classes 100% of students participate in service projects and/or mission outreach

Morning video announcements in HS

Sports offered each year 28 Secondary sports 5 Junior Crusader (Elementary) High School students are encouraged to participate in camp, Homecoming, Sadie Hawkins, Student Council, yearbook, pep assemblies, and Prom

Number of extracurricular clubs: 35+

AIA State Championships 42 since 1985 20 since 2010 in football, volleyball, soccer, baseball, golf, and cheer

70% of eligible students in grades 7-12 participate in interscholastic sports during the year

Faculty

degrees: 59%

100% of HS students work with an advisor to create a personalized plan for success

18% of graduates attend an out of state university/college

80% of 2021 graduates continued directly to a 4 year college, .06% of 2021 graduates started at a 2 year college, 45% of 2021 graduates continued to a Christian college partner 100 % of students work with iPads, laptops, and/or PCs in the classroom

90% of 2021 graduates were accepted to their top choice of colleges

Academics

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

Secondary faculty with advanced

Class of 2021 cumulative college scholarship $10,551,138 total $106,577 average per/recipient

Daily student objectives are posted for teacher and student benefit

2021 ACT Average: NCS 23.4 National 20.7

17 Dual Enrollment and 37% of 10th-12th graders 21 Honors classes enrolled in dual enrollment/college level classes 2 AP classes 16 Middle school and 31 High school electives

Language instruction available: 10 years of Spanish

4 years of Sign Language 3 years of French

Princeton Review and Pimentel Academic ACT Test Prep opportunities

All NCS curriculum is tied back to robust curriculum maps that are rigorous and rooted in God’s word.

The maps are also written to ACSI and AZ State Standards

13% of MS Students enrolled in HS level courses Biblical Integration represented in every content area

What Sets Us Apart Faculty/student ratio: Kindergarten 2:19 Elementary 1:26 Middle School 1:26 High School 1:25

K - 12th Grade retention rate: 93% High school retention rate: 94%

No tuition contracts

Accredited by: ACSI, Exemplary status, and Cognia

Alumni 40 alumni staff 6 alumni teachers More than 2367 alumni spanning 3 decades

NCS teachers integrate the Bible into each grade level/subject area

159 children of alumni are currently enrolled

All grades mission projects: Isaac School District, Kids Kingdom Orphanage, Feed My Starving Children, City of Glendale, Waste Management, Phoenix Rescue Mission, Ronald McDonald House, LifeStream, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Children of the Nations, Harvest Compassion Center, Hope Academy, UMom, Neighborhood Ministries, Kitchen on the Streets, St. Vincent de Paul and many others!

International Missions Projects: Cambodia, Mexico, and Costa Rica UPDATED 10/26/21

Northwest Christian School 16401 North 43rd Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85053 (602) 978-5134 Fax: (602) 978-5804 www.NorthwestChristianSchool.org School Code: 030301 School Board President: Mike Trueblood miktrue@aol.com

Superintendent: Geoff Brown GBrown@ncsaz.org HS Principal: Jeff Parsons JParsons@ncsaz.org Guidance Counselor: Maggie Kipp MKipp@ncsaz.org Registrar: Julie Dennis JDennis@ncsaz.org Admissions: Michelle Reddy MReddy@ncsaz.org

2021-2022 Founded:

1980

Enrollment:

1521 Entire School 455 High School

Accreditation:

AdvancEd and Association of Christian Schools International

Mission:

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

Academic Program: All students are guided towards further education at post-secondary institutions upon completion of high school. Ninety-three percent of the Class of 2019 enrolled in either two or four-year colleges, one percent joined the armed services, and two percent went into the workforce.

Graduation Requirements: NCS requires 26 specific requirements to graduate. The requirements are: four credits each of English, Bible, and Math; three credits each of Social Studies and Lab Science; three and one-half credits of General Electives; one and one-half credit of Technology; one credit each of a Foreign Language, Physical Education, and a Fine Art. Courses Offered: Northwest offers 20 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 Calculus 1/2, Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, AP Physics 1/2, Honors Anatomy/Physiology, Honors Spanish 3/4, Honors Sign Language 3/4, Honors French 3/4, and Honors English 1/2/3/4.

Dual Enrollment: Honors English 3, Honors English 4, Honors Algebra 2, Honors Calculus 1, Honors Calculus 2, Honors World History, Honors US History, Honors Human Anatomy/ Physiology, Honors Chemistry, New Testament Epistles, Systematic Theology, Psychology, Graphic Design, and Speech.

ACT Averages: Cumulative GPA Distribution: Class of 2021 5.00 – 4.50 ………………………,………….3 4.49 – 4.00 ………………………………...47 3.99 – 3.50 ………………………………...42 3.49 – 3.00 ………………………………...19 2.99 – 2.50 ……………………….………...7

ACT Composite Scores Average:

NCS 23 .4

AZ 20.7

National 19

Calculating the GPA: The formula Northwest Christian School uses to calculate the cumulative GPA is based on equating percentages with a quality point. The quality points used by NCS are: Grading Scale 98 – 100 93 – 97 93-100 90 – 92 87 – 89 83 – 86 80 – 82

Quality Points 4.33 (prior to class of 2019) 4.00 (prior to class of 2019) 4.00 3.67 3.33 3.00 2.67

Grading Scale 77 – 79 73 – 76 70 – 72 67 – 69 63 – 66 60 – 62 0 – 59

Quality Points 2.33 2.00 1.67 1.33 1.00 0.67 0.00

*The graduating class of 2019 and beyond will only go up to 4.0 (5.0 for honors). A= 93-100 worth 4.0 points, everything else remains the same. To calculate the GPA, the semester grade for each class is equated to one of the 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. The final result is the GPA (grade point average). At the end of each semester, the GPA is recalculated for the cumulative grade point average.

Northwest Christian School Graduates Have Been Accepted To: Abilene Christian University Arizona Christian University Arizona State University Art Institute of Phoenix Azusa Pacific University Barret, Honors College ASU Baylor University Bethany College Bethel College Biola University Bradley University California Baptist University California Lutheran California Polytechnic University California State University Carsten Beauty Institute Cedarville University Central Christian College of the Bible Clemson University Cochise College College of the Ozarks Colorado Christian University Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Community Colleges (Various) Concordia University Dallas Baptist University Delta College DeVry University Dordt College Drake University Duke University Elmhurst College Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Emmaus Bible College Evangel University Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Lewis College George Fox University George Mason University Georgian Court University Gonzaga University Grace College Grand Canyon University Grove City Harding University Hawaii Pacific University Hesston College Hofstra University Hope International University Huntington University Indiana Wesleyan University Ivy Tech Community College

John Brown University Kaplan College Lake Forrest College Lake Superior State University Lancaster Bible College Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Le Tourneau University Lee University Lewis-Clark State College Liberty University Linfield College Lipscomb University Loyola Marymount University Lubbock Christian University Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Services Michigan State Missouri Baptist University Moody Bible Institute Montana Bible college North Carolina at Chapel Hill North Carolina State North Central University North Park University Northern Arizona University Northwest Christian University Northwest Nazarene University Northwestern College Oklahoma Christian University Oral Roberts University Oregon State University Ottawa University Paradise Valley Community College Parsons-The New School of Design Pensacola Christian College Pepperdine University Phoenix Art Institute Phoenix College Phoenix First Pastor’s College Pitzer College Point Loma Nazerene University Portland State University Princeton University Saint Olaf San Diego Christian College San Jose Christian College Savannah College of Art and Design Scottsdale Culinary Institute Seattle Pacific University Southern Nazarene College St. Bonaventure University Stratford University Taylor University

Texas A & M Texas Tech University Texas University The Ohio State University The Masters College The American Musical & Dramatic Academy The College of Idaho Trevecca Nazarene University Trinity Christian College Trinity International University Trinity University Tufts University United States Air Force Academy United States Military Academy West Point United States Naval Academy University of Alabama University of Arizona University of Denver University of Hawaii University of Montana University of North Carolina University of Northern Colorado University of Oregon University of Redlands University of San Diego University of Southern California University of Vermont University of Wisconsin Vanguard University Warner Pacific Wayland Baptist Wayne State University West Virginia State University Western Kentucky University Western Oregon University Westminster College Westmont College Wheaton College Whittier College Whitworth University Wichita State University Xavier University Yale University York St John University

What space is available for NCS Students to use before and after school?

Early Ed and Kindergarten : Before and After School Extended Care is available in the Early Ed facility for Early Ed and Kindergarten students before school from 7:30 to 8:30 and after school from 3:00 to 5:30. This is a licensed program and requires the student be registered before attending. There is a cost for Extended Care. Please contact the Early Education office for information.

Elementary: Before and After School Before School: There are two places our First through Fifth graders may safely stay before school.  The Elementary Library is open from 7:30 until school begins each day. This space allows First t through Fifth Grade students to study and take AR tests before school.  The Elementary Playground is supervised for student from 7:30 to 8:00 each day. Parents may drop off students as early as 7:30 AM for the school day which begins at 8:00.

After School: There are four options for students at the end of the school day. In the elementary program students are not allowed to wander the campus without a parent, secondary sibling or identified adult. Students that are alone will be walked to the elementary office and parents are contacted.  Students are to be picked up from their Classrooms by a parent, secondary sibling or identified adult no later than 3:15 each day.  Students are walked by an aide to a scheduled ASAP program on its scheduled day. Parents are expected to pick their children up at the end of the ASAP program. Students who are not picked up are walked to the elementary office and parents are contacted.  Students are walked to Extended Care by an aide. Extended Care is a licensed program. Parents are required to register their child for Extended Care before the child can attend the program. Extended Care is available form 3:00 to 5:30 and there is a cost for the program. Please contact the Early Education office for more information as that office administrates the After School Extended Care program for K – 5 students.  Students may utilize the Elementary Library from 3:00 to 4:00 each day. Elementary students must be accompanied by a parents, secondary sibling or identified adult while in the library after school. This time is dedicated for AR testing, tutoring, studying and research. The Elementary Library closes at 4:00 daily.

Secondary: Before and After School Before School: Secondary Students can utilize the Teen Space before school Tuesdays through Friday from 7:00 to 7:45.

The Teen Space is located in Room 120 and is staffed by an NCS staff member. The Teen Space is available for studying, research, tutoring and homework.

After School: Secondary Students can utilize the Teen Space after school Mondays through Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00. The Teen Space is located in Room 120 and is staffed by an NCS staff member. The Teen Space is available for studying, research, tutoring and homework.

Early Release NCS provides space and care or students before and after school during the typical school day. On Early Release Days space and care is provided in the morning as mentioned above. After school care on an Early Release Day may be provided through Extended Care at an additional cost. This is a licensed program and requires the student be registered before attending. There is a cost for Extended Care. Please contact the Early Education office for information.IN addition, The ASAP program, Library and Teen Space are not available after school during Early Release Days.

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 2022-2023 CALENDAR (Updated 1/12/2022)

AUGUST 3 MS & HS Registration 4 Elementary “Meet the Teacher” Day 8 School Begins – Including Early Ed 15 Elementary “Back to School Night” 16 EE Parent Orientation MS and HS “Back to School Night” 22-24 HS Camp 26 No School - Teacher In-Service 30 K-5 Picture Day SEPTEMBER 1 6-12 Picture Day 5 Labor Day – No School 16 No school - Teacher In-Service OCTOBER 3-4 Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30pm-5:00pm 6 How to Afford a Christian Education Workshop Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:00 a.m. Dismissal – ALL GRADES, 7

All Early Ed 5 day classes & all Mini Crusaders (2/3 day Presch, Ex Care No School)

Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences

No School for Elementary, Mini Cru, Presch

MS and HS – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal 10-14 Fall Break – No School 19-20 Early Education Picture Day

NOVEMBER 4 No School - Teacher In-Service 11 Veteran’s Day Observance- No School 21-22 Grandparents Days 23 Thanksgiving Vacation Begins – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal 24-25 Thanksgiving Vacation DECEMBER 14-16 High School Final Exams 16 Christmas Break Begins – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal (All Grades) First Semester Ends

JANUARY 3 School Resumes 12 How to Afford a Christian Education Workshop Freshman & HS Information Night Kindergarten Readiness and Info Meeting 6th Grade Orientation 13 No school - Teacher In-Service 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School FEBRUARY 7 Open House & Curriculum Showcase 10 No School - Teacher In-Service Online Re-enrollment & Deposit Due 20 Presidents’ Day – No School MARCH 3 Kindergarten Information Night 6-7 Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30pm-5:00pm 9 Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:00 a.m. Dismissal – ALL GRADES All Early Ed 5 day classes & all Mini Crusaders (2/3 day Presch, Ex Care No School)

10

Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences-

13-17 20 30 31

MS and HS – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal Spring Break School Resumes Preschool-12th Open House No School - Teacher In-Service

No School for Elementary, Mini Cru, Presch

APRIL 7 Good Friday – No School 10 Easter Monday – No School 28 No School - Teacher In-Service MAY 15-19 Senior Final Exams 23-26 High School Final Exams – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal (9th-11th Grade) th 25 8 Grade Promotion 26 Last Day of School – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal Senior Graduation – 7:00 p.m.

WAYS YOU CAN AFFORD A CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2021-2022 PRIVATE SCHOOL TUITION TAX CREDITS (Individual and Switcher Programs) An Arizona resident for 2021, may donate up to $2,435 (for married taxpayers filing a joint tax return) or $1,219 (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 and current NCS families 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 may apply to more than one organization. Several are listed below. For more information, applications, donor & verification forms and frequently asked question links, go to: www.azto.org Arizona Tuition Organization www.acsto.org Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization www.arizonatuitionconnection.com Arizona Tuition Connection www.ibescholarships.org Institute for Better Education www.apesf.org Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund, Inc. www.pstf123.org Private School Tuition Fund 123 www.sto4kidz.org School Tuition Organization 4 Kidz www.newhopescholarships.org, New Hope Scholarship Foundation NOTE: As of August, 2021, qualifications for previously homeschooled, out of State families, and prior ESA recipients have changed. Please contact the admissions office for more information.

CORPORATE TAX DOLLARS (Low Income Student Program) 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 on reverse; right hand column). The majority of Arizona families, approximately 58%, qualify by income for this program.

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: www.azto.org Arizona Tuition Organization www.arizonaleader.org Arizona Leadership Foundation www.arizonatuitionconnection.com Arizona Tuition Connection www.schoolchoicearizona.org School Choice Arizona www.aaascholarships.org AAA (NOTE: lower income limits; can’t combine awards) www.pstf123.org Private School Tuition Fund 123

DISPLACED OR DISABLED STUDENT, CORPORATE TAX CREDIT (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

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 Educate the 48th, 602-935-7955 (for Early Ed tuition, ages 1-5, and before and after care thru elementary school) AZ ESA, see info. below, 602-364-1969 (Preschoolers w/an IEP/504/MET/Foster Care or an NCS sibling on ESA in K-12)

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.

SHOP WITH SCRIP – SWS There is a one-time fee of $10 to register for this program at the main school office. Families shop on-line and choose from hundreds of gift cards with rebates of 1.5%-15%, depending on retailer. Based on historical data and other factors, SWS reports a national average rebate of 5%. On-line orders for gift cards are placed by Monday morning and are available for pick-up in the main office on Fridays. Many of the cards are reloadable making it more convenient for frequent users. There is also a “Scrip NOW” option that allows many gift cards to be ordered as e-gift cards that are available for immediate use by printing or scanning of your mobile device. Families use gift cards like cash at local stores, restaurants, and on-line websites. Rebates are applied twice per year to tuition accounts.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION “EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNT (ESA) This scholarship is designed for qualifying preschool through 12th grade students. (IEP/504/MET, former wards of the State/Foster Care, active military/hearing or vision-impaired parents/guardians, or D/F rated public school transfer, etc.)

Recipients of the ESA cannot combine their award with any other type of tuition support, including tax credits.. To find out if your student qualifies and for application deadlines, visit: http://www.azed.gov/esa/ or call 602-364-1969

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.

TUITION ASSISTANCE WORKSHOPS & ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION APPOINTMENTS Tuition assistance updates and information is available through the NCS newsletter, the admissions or finance office and through NCS workshops. One-on-one tuition consultation appointments may be scheduled by phone or in-person. The next “How to Afford a Christian Education Workshops” are scheduled for 10/5/2021 and 1/13/2022. To sign-up for a one-on-one consultation or group workshop, go to www.calendly.com/ncsadmissions.

Contact: Michelle Reddy, Dir. of Admissions, 602-978-5134, x515, mreddy@ncsaz.org

Rev. 9/3/21

PRE-K STUDENTS and TAX CREDITS for KINDERGARTEN 2022-2023

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 $30 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. This brochure is designed as a program overview.

Please visit azto.org for full

program details.

Applying • Thousands of Arizona families, just like yours, have been using the Private School Tuition Tax Credit Program to make a Christian Education available for their students. We encourage you to learn more about AZTO and apply today for your child.

• Pre-K students may participate in the tax credit program up to one school year prior to their kindergarten attendance.

• AZTO invites you to Pre-Apply for your student at azto.org during the 2021-2022 school year. After March 18th 2022, please complete AZTO’s 2022-2023 Application for the new school year.

Do you want your student to attend a Private Christian School for kindergarten?

If so, AZTO can help.

TO APPLY, GO TO

AZTO.ORG

TO APPLY, GO TO

How it Works • The tax credit law allows you to promote this program to benefit your student’s tuition to your network of family and friends, anyone who pays Arizona income taxes.

AZTO.ORG

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

• The taxpayer 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.

• As AZTO receives tax credit contributions recommending your Pre-K student, the pending award will be held at AZTO for your student’s kindergarten school year.

• Once AZTO approves the recommended award, it will be issued to your student’s school at the first award cycle for your child’s kindergarten school year. Your student must have an approved 2022-2023 AZTO Application on file. Then, the award is typically issued in July.

Eligibility and Restrictions • Kindergarten students are eligible for both the Original and PLUS/Overflow Credit Programs.

• Restrictions apply to kindergarten students that are NOT age 5 by January 1st of their kindergarten year, high income households, and ESA recipients.

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

Tuition Tax Credits

2021 Original Credit

2021 PLUS Credit

2021 Credits Total

Married Jointly

$1,221

$1,214

$2,435

Individual

$611

$608

$1,219

Contribution Information • Arizona allows taxpayers to make dollar-for-dollar tax credit donations to AZTO to benefit students.

• AZTO accepts donor recommendations. However, AZTO maintains complete and sole discretion in allocating awards. All tax credit donations are confidential.

• Donors use their AZTO receipt to claim the credit when filing their annual Arizona income taxes.

• For tax year 2021, the giving deadline is April 15th, 2022.

“NOTICE: A SCHOOL TUITION ORGANIZATION CANNOT AWARD, RESTRICT OR RESERVE SCHOLARSHIPS SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF DONOR RECOMMENDATION. A TAXPAYER MAY NOT CLAIM A TAX CREDIT IF THE TAXPAYER AGREES TO SWAP DONATIONS WITH ANOTHER TAXPAYER TO BENEFIT EITHER TAXPAYER’S OWN DEPENDENT.”

Northwest Christian School Early Education Tuition/Fee Schedule 20 22 -2023 Mini Crusaders Fees

Monthly Tuition Payment

Mini Crusaders Fees: New Student Application fee - (non-refundable) - $50 Registration fee for all attending options - due upon acceptance - (non-refundable) - $100 Mini Crusaders Half Day option (8:00am - 12:00 pm) Tuesday/Thursday mornings Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings Monday through Friday morning

Walkers & 2’s $295 $397 $618

Ten months, August - May Ten months, August - May Ten months, August - May

Before Care Hours 7:30am-8:00am. After Care Hours 12:00pm-5:30pm Before and after care M-F for Walkers and 2’s,will be charged at an hourly rate of $6.00/hr.

Preschool Fees

Annual

Annual

Monthly Tuition Payment

If paid in full by 8/8 Half Day (8:30am - 11:30 am) – 3’s, 4’s & Pre-K Tuesday/Thursday mornings $3,245 Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings $4,367 Monday through Friday mornings $6,798

$3,148 $4,236 $6,594

$295 -Eleven months, August - June $397 -Eleven months, August - June $618 -Eleven months, August – June

(5 day class available for 4 year olds only; 2/3 day configuration available for 3 year olds)

Full Day (8:30am-3:00pm) - 4’s & Pre-K Tuesday/Thursday Monday/Wednesday/Friday Monday through Friday

$4,834 $6,946 $9,102

$4,983 $7,161 $9,383

Extended Care Fees for 3’s, 4’s & Pre-K 7:30am - 8:30am and/or dismissal through 5:30pm

Pre-Scheduled: $6.00/hr.

$453 -Eleven months, August - June $651 -Eleven months, August - June $853 -Eleven months, August - June Drop-in: $6.50/hr.

All classes are offered subject to meeting minimum enrollment requirements.

Preschool Registration Fees

Family Discounts

New Student non-refundable application fee

$50

Registration non-refundable fee

$100

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1 Child 2nd Child 3rd Child

( Preschool Only)

Regular Price 15% on the lower priced student 30% on the lowest priced student

(Early Education is not included in the K-12 discount.)

Registration Refund Policy Registration and re-registration fees are non refundable.

Tuition Payment Policy The Early Education program runs from August-May (10 months); however, the tuition for Early Education students is divided into eleven monthly payments. The first payment is due on 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 $25 late charge.

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

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

If annual tuition is paid in full by the first day of school, the family will receive a three percent discount.

Revised 1/10/22