NCS Marketing Packet 23-24

Dear Prospective New NCS Family,

Thank you for considering Northwest Christian School for your family. For more than 40 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 schedule an informational meeting and campus tour, a student shadow-day visit, or a tuition assistance consultation, the first step is to submit an online inquiry or application via the NCS Website www.ncsaz.org. Once you have submitted an online inquiry or an online application, you will receive an email invitation to connect to Blackbaud ID (our school information system). Once you have created a log in, you will have access to your NCS enrollment portal so that you can self-schedule appointments, upload required application documents, and register for events.

If you are ready to submit an on-line application for children ages 16 months through 12th grade, for either the on-the-ground or online campus, go to www.ncsaz.org and select “apply now”. Create an account and then select the appropriate application for each child: Mini Crusaders, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, High School, Online School, or Frameworks (9-12th grade electives). Select the appropriate school year, for example 2023-2024 or 2024-2025, and the future grade level (or current grade if transferring mid-year). Complete the application and digitally submit online with the one-time, non-refundable application fee. Please complete a new student application for each student applicant. Each family will have one NCSAdmissions 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.

The required documents needed to complete an application file vary by the child’s age, program, and grade level (see below). Students entering K-9 will need to register for a placement test from the enrollment checklist. The NCS admissions process is paperless. Please upload all required documents directly into the student’s enrollment checklist. Both the Pastor Reference Form and the Teacher Recommendation forms need to be sent digitally from the portal to the church leader and teacher of your choice. Adigital signature from at least one parent or guardian is required for both the ParentAgreement and Doctrinal Statement. If an item is not available, you can upload a letter of explanation into the portal line for review. For homeschooled students, use an online template of your choice to create homeschool reports cards, transcripts, etc.

Early Education & Kindergarten (ages 1-5)

-Signed Early Ed Pastor Reference Form (K-12 uses a different digital form)

-Signed ParentAgreement

-Signed Doctrinal Statement

-Copy of Birth Certificate

-Copy of Immunization Record (or State Exemption form, see link in portal)

Grades 1-6 (in addition to the above)

-Up to two years most recent standardized testing results (grades 2-12)

-1-2 years of end of year report cards showing all semesters or quarters and most recent progress report

-Attendance record, varies by grade

-Teacher Recommendation

Grades 7-12 (in addition to the above)

-Discipline/conduct record from prior school year

Grade 10-12

-Unofficial copy of high school transcripts (no placement testing required unless testing into Honors courses)

Standard Online & Flex Online Students

Follow the above by grade level. The digital Parent Interview Questionnaire may be used as a substitute for the Pastor Reference form and family interview, but this varies by program and grade level. Placement testing is completed online.

Frameworks Students

Only the application, birth certificate upload, and class registration form are required

NOTE: Students with an IEP or 504 plan should have this document uploaded first, along with the NCS parent cover letter provided via the portal link. NCS is a rigorous program of education and we are able to honor some, but not all IEP/504 accommodation requests.Applicants with low or failing grades or conduct or attendance infractions may be required to wait at least one full year before re-engaging in the admissions process to demonstrate consistent progress that is in alignment with NCS enrollment policies.

Once the application file is complete with all required documents and the placement testing results received, the file will be reviewed. If approved, the secretary will then reach out to you to schedule a family interview (grades K-12) with the Principal. NCS does not schedule interviews or placement testing for Preschoolers, Frameworks students, or online students.The family interview requires that both students and parents attend. 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 the portal. The annual, summer “What’s Next” packet is emailed to the families of all new NCS students in early June. Packets are also available for office pick-up over the summer and posted on the portal Resource Board.

May God bless you as you seek a Christ-centered education of excellence for your family.AsArizona’s only exemplary accreditedACSI school, it is our goal to exceed your expectations. Our Lord and Savior has a perfect plan for your family and I join you in trusting Him. I am truly blessed to serve you and look forward to getting to know you in the months ahead.

Joyfully Serving Him, MichellRedd

Michelle Reddy Director ofAdmissions

Northwest Christian School mreddy@ncsaz.org (602) 978-5134, ext. 515

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

**January 12, 2023**

How to Afford a Christian Education Workshop

5:00-6:25pm, Room 105 (Choir Room)

*RSVP at Calendly.com/ncsadmissions

Kindergarten Informational Meeting

6:30-7:30pm, Room 431

6th Grade Parent Orientation

6:30-7:30pm, Room 421-424

Future Freshman/High School Information Night

6:30-7:30pm, Don Sanderson Gymnasium

**January 20, 2023**

Group Tours, Early Ed and Kindergarten

9:00-10:15am, Early Education Office

**February 7, 2023**

Open House and Curriculum Showcase for current and prospective families

5:30-7:30pm, NCS Campus

**February 24, 2023**

Group Tours, Early Ed and Kindergarten

9:00-10:15am, Main Office

**March 30, 2023**

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

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

**April 14, 2023**

Group Tours, Early Ed and Kindergarten

9:00-10:15am, Early Education Office

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NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, ADMISSIONS CALENDAR

Now accepting applications for 2022-2023 & 2023-2024, Toddlers – 12th Grade www.NCSaz.org

DAY DATE

DESCRIPTION

LOCATION TIME

EARLY APPLICANT: Apply Oct. 2022-Jan. 2023 NCSaz org

Thursday 10/6/22 How To Afford A Christian Education Workshop Choir Room 5pm-6:15pm

Mon - Fri 1/9/231/13/23

Re-Registration Links, 2023-2024, PS-11th Sent to CURRENT student portals

Form Sent to Student Portals

Thursday 1/12/23 How To Afford A Christian Education Workshop Choir Room 5-6:25pm

Thursday 1/12/23 Kindergarten Readiness and Information Night 431 6:30 - 7:30pm

Thursday 1/12/23 6th Grade Orientation (for parents of future 6th graders) 421-424 6:30 - 7:30pm

Thursday 1/12/23 Future Freshman Night & New 9-12th Students GYM 6:30pm-7:30pm

Friday 1/20/23 Group Tours, Preschool & Kindergarten Early Ed Office 9:00am-10:15am

Wednesday 1/25/23 ***Current PreK Students, Step-Up to Kindergarten (parents w/child) Gym 8:00am-9:30am

Tuesday 2/7/23 Open House & Curriculum Showcase, PS-12th (Current and New Families) NCS Campus 5:30pm-7:30pm

Monday 2/13/23 DEADLINE/CURRENT NCS STUDENTS –On-Line Re-Enrollment Form AND Registration Fee due for current NCS students, infant thru 11th grade, for 2023-2024

Friday 2/24/23 Group Campus Tours: Preschool & Kindergarten (Read Across America Event & Rodeo Day)

MondayFriday 3/1/233/10/23

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

Thursday 3/30/23 ***New Family Dinner (Presentation & Group Tours): Preschool-12th Grade

Remit Registration Form & Fee via Student Portal

School Office 9:00am-10:15am

Student Enrollment Portals

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

Friday 4/14/23 Group Campus Tours: Preschool and Kindergarten Early Ed Office 9:00am-10:15am

Placement Testing Dates (K-9th grades): Tuesdays: 12/6/22, 1/24/23, 2/21/23, 3/21/23, 4/18/23, 5/9/23, 6/6/23, 7/11/23, 8/1/23 *Sign-up for placement testing after December 1, 2022 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-8 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: 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 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 registration Click here to schedule a campus tour, tuition assistance phone consultation, or a 1st-12th grade, student shadow day visit (August-May)

Northwest Christian School

16401 North 43rd Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85053 (602) 978-5134 Fax: (602) 978-5804 www.NorthwestChristianSchool.org

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

Founded: 1980 Enrollment: 1610 Entire School 460 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 2022 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 credits 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 credits 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.

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 Quality Points

Grading Scale Quality Points

98 – 100 (A+) 4.33 (prior to class of 2019) 77 – 79 (C+) 2.33

93 – 97 (A) 4.00 (prior to class of 2019) 73 – 76 (C) 2.00

93 – 100 (A) 4.00 70 – 72 (C-) 1.67

90 – 92 (A-) 3.67 67 – 69 (D+) 1.33

87 – 89 (B+) 3.33 63 – 66 (D) 1.00

83 – 86 (B) 3.00 60 – 62 (D-) 0.67

80 – 82 (B-) 2.67 0 – 59 (F) 0.00

*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 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

Abilene Christian University

Arizona Christian University

Arizona State University

Art Institute of Phoenix

Auburn University

Azusa Pacific University

Barret, Honors College ASU

Baylor University

Belmont 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

Chapman University

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

Florida State University

Fort Lewis College

George Fox University

George Mason University

Georgian Court University

Gonzaga University

Grace College

Grand Canyon University

Grove City College

Hardin Simmons University

Harding University

Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaii 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 University 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 College

San Diego Christian College

San Jose Christian College

Savannah College of Art and Design

Accepted To:

Scottsdale Culinary Institute

Seattle Pacific University

Southern Nazarene College

St. Bonaventure University

Stratford University

Taylor University

Texas A & M University

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 Coast Guard 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 University Washington State University

Wayland Baptist University

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

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

1616: 453 High School 350 Middle School 567 Elementary 177 Early Education 69 Online School

$4.5 million in tuition assistance from 14 organizations in 2021

70% 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

Class of 2022 cumulative college scholarship $2,837,000 total $360,000 average per/recipient

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

76% of 2022 graduates continued directly to a 4 year college, .06% of 2022 graduates started at a 2 year college, 43% of 2022 graduates continued to a Christian college partner

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

Student Life Academics

Weekly Chapel and daily bible classes

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

Morning video announcements in HS Daily student objectives are posted for teacher and student benefit

90% of 2022 graduates were accepted to their top choice of colleges

2022 ACT Average: NCS 23 State 19 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

37% of 10th-12th graders enrolled in dual enrollment/college level classes

17 Dual Enrollment and 21 Honors classes 2 AP classes

16 Middle school and 33 High school electives NCS students are eligible to join the National Elementary Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, and National Honor Society

Number of extracurricular clubs: 35+ Language instruction available: 10 years of Spanish 4 years of Sign Language 3 years of French

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

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!

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Galileo

ANNUAL TESTING PROFILE ANNUAL TESTING PROFILE

Testing

Northwest Christian School Elementary

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

Galileo gives teachers the opportunity to see what students come into the year knowing with a pre-test This test helps teachers monitor and adjust and allows them to move through content that students have shown mastery in quicker or deeper It also allows them to focus on skills students are missing.

Elementary Gifted Testing

In our elementary program, we identify gifted students via testing in order to better understand our student needs and equip our teachers with knowledge to accommodate classroom lessons and teach accordingly.

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.

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.

Middle School High School

Pre-ACT

PSAT

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 and one NMSQT semi-finalist in 2022

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 21-22 had a composite average of 23.36

NCS Middle & High School Clubs

There is a place for you in one of the NCS Secondary Clubs! Please take the time to review some of the many club options below. If you would like more information, scan the QR code below to register your email address for updates! We want you!

Prayer Warriors

Prayer Warriors brings together high school students with a passion for prayer and the needs of their peers. Plus, free lunch!

NCS Law Club

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

Off the Page Book Club

Off the Page works through books of different genres and enjoys stimulating discussions as they savor complimentary lunches together. (High School and Middle School)

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.

NC Amateur Radio Club

Ham radio at Northwest Christian! We are KJ7JPJ and you could be too! Learn the basics of ham radio as you connect with folks around the globe!

Kitten Corps

This club is just a bad idea! Exploding kittens? Throwing burritos? I thought this was a Christian school! Join us to play rude games for fun and prizes!

Come and See Creativity Journal

“

Come and See” is an online journal that works to capture varied forms of Crusader artistic expression. You can simply submit or join the Come and See Curation Committee.

NCS Turning Point USA

High school students have the chance to learn about political activism and working as a team to support the issues and causes that align with Biblical worldview.

Rogue Squadron

Rogue Squadron explores fantasy and speculative fiction within movies, books, and games through a lens of Christian worldview. (High school)

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 nurseries.

NCS Student Ambassadors

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

NCS Adventure Cru

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

Crusader e-Sports

The game changes! eSports is now an official high school AIA sport. Join other varsity athletes as we take on other high schools around the state.

Crusader Chess

Last year, we gave away a PS5! This year, we expand the scope of types of chess, go online for virtual coaching, and start competing in state chess tournaments!

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

2022-2023 CALENDAR (Updated 9/2/2022)

AUGUST

3 MS & HS Registration

4 Elementary “Meet the Teacher” Day

8 School Begins – Including Early Ed

10-12 HS Camp

15 Elementary “Back to School Night” EE Parent Orientation

16 MS and HS “Back to School Night” 26 No School - Teacher In-Service (PhoenixCampusstudentsonly)

30 K-5 Picture Day

SEPTEMBER

5 Labor Day – No School

6 6-12 Picture Day

16 No school - Teacher In-Service (PhoenixCampusstudentsonly)

OCTOBER

3-4 Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30pm-5:00pm

6 How to Afford a Christian Education Workshop

EL & EE 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)

7 EL & EE 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 (PhoenixCampusstudentsonly)

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

13-15 High School Final Exams (full day)

16 High School Finals Exams

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 (PhoenixCampusstudentsonly)

16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School

FEBRUARY

7 Open House & Curriculum Showcase

13 Online Re-enrollment & Deposit Due 17 No School - Teacher In-Service (PhoenixCampusstudentsonly)

20 Presidents’ Day – No School

MARCH

6-7 Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30pm-5:00pm

9 EL & EE 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 EL & EE Parent/Teacher ConferencesNo School for Elementary, Mini Cru, Presch MS and HS – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal 13-17 Spring Break

20 School Resumes 30 Preschool-12th Open House 31 No School - Teacher In-Service (PhoenixCampusstudentsonly)

APRIL

7 Good Friday – No School

10 Easter Monday – No School 28 No School - Teacher In-Service (PhoenixCampusstudentsonly)

MAY

15-19 Senior Final Exams

23-25 High School Final Exams (full day)

25 8th Grade Promotion

26 High School Final Exams

Last Day of School –11:00 a.m. Dismissal (All Grades)

Senior Graduation – 7:00 p.m.

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

2023-2024 CALENDAR (Updated 10/29/2021)

AUGUST

2 MS & HS Registration

3 Elementary “Meet the Teacher” Day

7 School Begins – Including Early Ed

14 Elementary “Back to School Night”

15 EE Parent Orientation

MS and HS “Back to School Night”

21-23 HS Camp

25 No School - Teacher In-Service

29 K-5 Picture Day 31 6-12 Picture Day

SEPTEMBER

4 Labor Day – No School

15 No school - Teacher In-Service

OCTOBER

2-3 Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30pm-5:00pm

3 How to Afford a Christian Education Workshop

5 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)

6 Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences No School for Elementary, Mini Cru, Presch MS and HS – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal

9-13 Fall Break – No School

18-19 Early Education Picture Day

NOVEMBER

3 No School - Teacher In-Service

10 Veteran’s Day Observance- No School

20-21 Grandparents Days

22 Thanksgiving Vacation Begins –11:00 a.m. Dismissal

23-24 Thanksgiving Vacation

DECEMBER

15-19 High School Final Exams –

20 Christmas Break Begins –11:00 a.m. Dismissal (All Grades)

First Semester Ends

JANUARY

8 School Resumes 12 No school - Teacher In-Service 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School

FEBRUARY

9 No School - Teacher In-Service Online Re-enrollment & Deposit Due 19 Presidents’ Day – No School 29 Open House & Curriculum Showcase

MARCH

4-5 Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30pm-5:00pm

7 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)

8 Elementary Parent/Teacher ConferencesNo School for Elementary, Mini Cru, Presch MS and HS – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal

11-15 Spring Break 18 School Resumes 29 Good Friday – No School

APRIL

1 Easter Monday – No School 26 No School - Teacher In-Service

MAY

13-17 Senior Final Exams 21-24 High School Final Exams –11:00 a.m. Dismissal (9th-11th Grade) 23 8th Grade Promotion

24 Last Day of School – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal Senior Graduation – 7:00 p.m.

WAYS YOU CANAFFORDACHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2022-2023

PRIVATE SCHOOLTUITION TAX CREDITS (Individual and Switcher Programs)

AnArizona resident for 2022, may donate up to $2,483 (for married taxpayers filing a joint tax return) or $1,243 (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 theirArizona state tax return for that tax year All donations must be received beforeApril 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 “STOTax CreditsAtA Glance” handout to determine your eligibility. It may be possible for both new NCS families, current NCS families, homeschool families, and those families moving toArizona 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+ individualArizona tax credit organizations inArizona, 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:

wwwazto org ArizonaTuition Organization

wwwacsto org Arizona Christian SchoolTuition Organization wwwarizonatuitionconnection com ArizonaTuition Connection

wwwibescholarships org Institute for Better Education wwwapesf org Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund, Inc wwwpstf123 org Private SchoolTuition Fund 123 wwwsto4kidz org SchoolTuition Organization 4 Kidz wwwnew hope scholarships org, New Hope Scholarship Foundation

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 anAZ school (public, charter, orArizona-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 SchoolAct (see chart on reverse; right hand column).The majority ofArizona 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 anArizona C-Corp. or S-Corp. are invited to learn more about making a corporate tax credit donation There are 80+ArizonaTax 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 anAZ 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:

wwwarizonaleaderorg Arizona Leadership Foundation

wwwarizonatuitionconnection com ArizonaTuition Connection

wwwschoolchoicearizona org School ChoiceArizona

wwwazto org ArizonaTuition Organization

wwwaaascholarships org AAA (NOTE: lower income limits; can’t combine awards)

wwwpstf123 org Private SchoolTuition 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

ContactAPESF: wwwapesf org orALF: wwwarizonaleaderorg

EARLYEDUCATION/PRESCHOOL(ages

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Private SchoolTax credits are for K-12 students only Arizona offers several scholarship programs for early education/child care for low-income families Funds are limited

wwwazftfscholarships 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 ESAin 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 inANYamount 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.

RaiseRight

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, RaiseRight reports a national average rebate of 5% Online 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 an 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 online websites Rebates are applied twice per year to tuition accounts wwwraiseright com

ARIZONADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIPACCOUNT (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 ESAcannot combine their award with any other type of tuition support, including tax credits To find out if your student qualifies and for application deadlines, click here or call 602-364-1969. For the general ESAscholarship application meant to support school choice, click here Answers to frequently asked questions about the general ESA scholarship can be found here.

REFERRALPROGRAM

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.

TUITIONASSISTANCE WORKSHOPS & ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONAPPOINTMENTS

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. To sign-up for a one-on-one consultation or group workshop, go to www.calendly.com/ncsadmissions.

Contact: Michelle Reddy, Dir. ofAdmissions, 602-978-5134, x515, mreddy@ncsaz.org Rev. 01/09/2023

Northwest Christian School

Early Education Tuition/Fee Schedule 2023-2024

Mini Crusaders Half Day Option (8:00 am - 12:00 pm) - Walkers & 2’s

Tuesday/Thursday $ 3,157 Not eligible $287 - Eleven months, August - June

Monday/Wednesday/Friday $ 4,246 Not eligible $386 - Eleven months, August - June Monday through Friday $ 6,611 Not eligible $601 - Eleven months, August - June

Preschool Half Day Option (8:30 am - 11:30 am) - 3’s, 4’s/Pre-K

Tuesday/Thursday $ 3,476 $3,372 $316 - Eleven months, August - June

Monday/Wednesday/Friday $ 4,675 $4,535 $425 - Eleven months, August - June Monday through Friday $ 7,271 $7,053 $661 - Eleven months, August - June

Preschool Full Day Option (8:30 am - 3:00 pm) - 3’s, 4’s/Pre-K

Tuesday/Thursday $ 5,335 $5,175 $485 - Eleven months, August - June

Monday/Wednesday/Friday $ 7,667 $7,437 $697 - Eleven months, August - June Monday through Friday $10,043 $9,742 $913 - Eleven months, August - June

Extended Care is available between the hours of 7:30 am - 8:30 am and 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Pre-Scheduled Extended Care is $6 50/hr Drop-in Extended Care is $7 00/hr

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Multi-Student

Enrollment Refund Policy

Enrollment and re-enrollment fees are non-refundable for the 23-24 school year.

Tuition Payment Policy

• Tuition for Kindergarten through 12th Grade on the ground students will be divided into eleven monthly payments

The first payment is due Aug 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 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 by the first day of school, the family will receive a three percent discount.

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

Updated 12/15/2022

Covenant Statement

is a covenant school. We believe in God as the absolute and sole creator of the universe, and that creation was by divine decree, not through an evolutionary process. We also believe our students are His workmanship and created for a unique purpose.

"Our learning coach was wonderful She was kind, patient, helpful and always readily available to assist with any question or need we had She provided me with additional tools and tips to troubleshoot areas where my son was having difficulty She made the transition to online learning smooth, checked in with me regularly to see how we were doing and made me feel comfortable to contact her any time I needed " - NCS Online Family

O N G R O U N D O P P O R T U N I T I E S

ATHLETICS

Elementary Flex students are eligible to participate in Jr Crusaders Middle School Flex students are part of NCS athletic teams through CCV Stars and NYS leagues Sports vary by season and gradelevel, but may include Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Flag Football, Girls Basketball and Boys Basketball

FINE ARTS

Middle School Flex students can try out for the MS musical. Band/Choir interest will be handled on a case-by-case basis depending on skill level, ability to participate in on-ground classes and concerts, and proximity to school. All flex students can participate in Crusaders Got Talent and the Come and See Journal

SPIRITUAL FORMATION

Elementary and Middle School Flex students can attend weekly chapels on Wednesdays and will be part of Impact Groups.

MISSIONS

Elementary and Middle School Flex students can participate in select NCS Mission Trips and Mission Learning Trips within their current grade level

CLUBS

Elementary and Middle School Flex students can participate in after school clubs.

ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT

Elementary and Middle School Flex students can participate in select day Field Trips, the ACTS Speech Meet, Spelling Bee, and Red Letter Reading Challenge

SCHOOL CULTURE

Elementary and Middle School Flex students can participate in After School Homecoming events. Middle School Flex students can partake in 8th Grade Promotion.

Fees

Application Fee (non-refundable)

Enrollment fee (non-refundable), due upon acceptance $205

Re-Enrollment Fee (non-refundable), by 2/13 $205

Re-Enrollment Fee (non-refundable), after 2/13 $250

applicable, (due at sign-up)

Enrollment Refund Policy

Enrollment

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

• If annual tuition is paid in full by the first day of school, 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 12/15/2022