Elementary Curriculum

Bible/ Chapel
Students begin the school day with either a Bible class or corporate Chapel time. They also attend a weekly Leadership class to promote character education with Biblical principles.

Reading/ Language Arts
Our teachers implement reading instruction that embraces both phonics and whole language techniques. Teachers collaborate across grade levels to form reading groups that meet the student at his/her level. Enrichment teachers assist with reading instruction and assessment. Accelerated Reader is also used to promote recreational reading. Teachers use Wordly Wise and Words Their Way to enhance student vocabulary.

Math
Our teachers use the Math in Focus Program which emphasizes hands-on activities and critical thinking skills. It is based on the Singapore concept of math instruction utilizing mental math practice, problem solving activities, and reading for comprehension.

Science/ Social Studies
Teachers use hands-on, interactive activities and cooperative projects to teach Science and Social Studies. This year, NCS adopted the Interactive Science curriculum from Pearson because of its emphasis on laboratory experiments and technology integration.

Enrichment
Students attend Enrichment classes every day ---P.E. three times a week, music twice a week, Art and Leadership once a week.

Technology
Teachers regularly integrate technology in learning through the use of Smart Boards and Ipads.

Assessment
NCS incorporates the following assessment tools to track student progress: Stanford Achievement Test (once a year), STAR Reading Assessment(4 times a year), DIBELS (3 times ayear)

Co-Curricular

Fine Arts
NCS Elementary Students may take part in two full dramatic productions per year. Additionally, music lessons are available for students after school.

Scouting
NCS is blessed to have an active Cub Scouts troop and Girl Scouts troop meeting on campus.

Flight Club
Beginning in the 2nd nine weeks of the school year, students who need extra help in basic skills and students who can be pushed ahead of their grade level standards will be invited to join our Flight Club. Once a week, students will meet after school to participate in fun, educational activities that meet their academic needs. The NCS Flight Club believes that all students can soar academically.

Field Trips
Elementary students participate in at least one field trip per semester. Past field trips have included the Nashville Zoo, dramatic performances at TPAC, the Frist, and Honeysuckle Hill Farm. Every Spring, the fourth grade class takes a long day trip to Memphis or Huntsville.

Athletics
In the summer, NCS students can attend athletic camps for football, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, and track and field. During the school year, young ladies are invited to be Junior Cheerleaders. Parents of NCS students regularly form teams to play in the West Nashville Sports League.