Grades K5-5

Grades K5-5 are basic foundational learning years. Reading, writing, math, and Bible are taught and re-emphasized until mastery of these major subjects is met. History, spelling, music, art, physical education, computer, and science are also taught from the traditional view. The elementary curriculum is from Bob Jones Press and ABeka.

Grades 6-8

Grades 6-8 are the middle school years as they prepare for high school. The basic subjects are taught in a manner to build on the foundation that was given in the elementary grades and prepare them for the higher-level courses. Middle school curriculum is from Bob Jones Press, except for math which is from McDougal Littell. Along with the basic subjects, art, band, chorus, computer, piano and voice instruction are offered.

Grades 9-12

Grades 9-12 are the high school years. All students entering 9th grade begin a college preparatory program designed to meet all University of North Carolina system college entrance requirements. Our comprehensive high school curriculum offers Bible, history, literature, grammar, vocabulary, speech and journalism, algebra, geometry, calculus, Spanish, economics, consumer math, chorus, band, voice, piano, drama, physical science, labs and/or demonstrations for biology, chemistry, physics, health, physical education, and computer. Bible, physical science and social studies curriculums are from Bob Jones; language arts, biology, chemistry, physics, and Spanish are from ABeka; and math is from McDougal Littell and Prentice Hall.

Advanced Placement (AP)

NCA currently offers AP courses in calculus and English. Students are allowed to participate based on an average grade of 95 or better and teacher invitation. All AP students are required to take the AP exam in order to receive advanced placement credit.

Honors Courses

NCA currently offers honors courses in algebra, English, geometry, history, and pre-calculus. Each course has its own inherent characteristics and each teacher will determine student eligibility.

NCP Program

NCA offers a non-college prep (NCP) program for high school students who have documented learning disabilities (IEP). This program is designed to provide additional learning aids and an expanded grading scale to meet the needs of the student.