Academics
Academics
ACADEMIC PHILOSOPHY
The New Life Christian Academy & Preparatory School provides both academic and Christian training to all students. We believe in putting God first in all that we do, therefore each morning begins with devotion and training from the Word of God. Although the remainder of the day is devoted to academic training, the environment is always one of Christian love. We believe that we are called to raise and prepare the next generation for the purpose in which God has made them. Our goal is to see that each student reaches his or her maximum potential. Our school provides a wide variety of curricula for students.
- Bible and Chapel
- Life and Applied Science
- Mathematics (including Advanced)
- History and Social Studies
- Foreign Language and Computers
- Health and Physical Education
- Grammar/Composition & Vocabulary
- Literature and Reading
- Dual Credit College Courses
- Home Economics and Music
New Life Christian Academy uses the A-BEKA, Alpha Omega & Prentice Hall curricula, which are geared towards college-bound students. Junior & Seniors have the opportunity to participate in the Dual-Credit program with Fayetteville Technical College to receive college credit before graduating from high school.
CURRICULUM
CURRICULUM
New Life Christian Academy uses the A-BEKA, Alpha Omega & Prentice Hall curricula, which are geared towards college-bound students. Junior & Seniors have the opportunity to participate in the Dual-Credit program with Fayetteville Technical College to receive college credit before graduating from high school.
GRADING SCALE
Grading Scale
A: 100 – 90 (4.0) B: 89 – 80 (3.0) C: 79 – 70 (2.0) D: 69 – 60 (1.0)
F: 59 – 0 (0.0)
Honors Courses:
A: 100 – 90 (5.0) B: 89 – 80 (4.0) C: 79 – 70 (3.0) D: 69 – 60 (2.0)
F: 59 – 0 (0.0)
HONOR CODE AND PLEDGE
New Life Christian Academy & Preparatory School has the following honor code:
“I will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate anyone who does." All assignments, including homework, papers, quizzes, and tests should have the following signed pledge at the bottom. "I pledge that I have neither given nor received unauthorized help during this assignment; nor observed any other student violating the honor code.”
All students are required to comply with the honor code and pledge.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Bible ................................. 2.0
Social Studies ................... 4.0
Physical Education ............5
English .............................. 4.0
Speech .............................. 0.5
Mathematics ..................... 4.0
Foreign Language ............ 2.0
Health ............................... 0.5
Science ............................. 4.0
Computer Science ............1.0
Pathways/Electives .......... 6.0
Computer Science
Culinary Arts/Hospitality
Early Education
PRESCHOOL
Our PreK 4 program introduces children to a variety of written expression, language immersion skills, shapes, numbers, Biblical principals as well as introductory phonics. The students are not only prepared for Kindergarten but develop character building skills along the journey.
KINDERGARTEN
The K4-K5 program gives a solid foundation in exceptional reading skills. With this intensive phonics approach, students are able to begin reading words very quickly. They learn to recognize each long and short vowel, all the consonants, read one and two-vowel words, and special sounds. Students review their phonics as they practice correct cursive writing formation in the K-5 writing tablets. Number time in kindergarten emphasizes number recognition and number concepts up to one hundred. Students learn money value, telling time, number words, and number sequence. Our K-5 program includes Social Studies, Science, Drama, Art, Character Training, and a kindergarten graduation program. Our kindergarten students enjoy a balanced foundation for elementary school.
Our Kindergarten school programs are Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 2:30
ELEMENTARY
T he A-Beka curriculum is used for first through sixth grades. This curriculum is designed to provide a Biblically-centered, challenging academic program for the average and above average child. This comprehensive program offers Bible, Arithmetic, Language Arts, History, Science/Health, Spelling, Reading, and Penmanship. A weekly chapel program adds to our Bible curriculum and allows students to worship together. Helps classes can be scheduled for struggling students. The goal is not only to teach mastery of subjects, but also to develop enthusiastic interest and a strong sense of confidence in each student.
Our Elementary school programs are Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 2:30
MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Middle School includes students in sixth through eighth grades. Middle School students at New Life Christian Academy continue building on the foundation introduced in elementary, as well as, develop new skills necessary for success in our high school program. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students are taught the A-Beka and Prentice Hall curricula in an enjoyable atmosphere that motivates a desire to learn. Centered on a traditional university-prep curriculum, this Biblically-centered curriculum includes the following subjects: Bible, Language Arts, Math, History, Science/Health, Spanish, and Physical Education. NLCA's middle school includes changing classes; project based learning and more prominent field trips. Students also prepare science projects, research projects, take computer classes, fine arts and participate in physical education.
Students at this grade level may participate in sports and club activities. Our objective is for our students to develop not only academically, but also spiritually, physically, and socially.
Our Middle School programs are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE PREP
Our high school encompasses the 9th through 12th grades. Students are preparing to attend universities and are taking honors and university level course work. Students achieve a high level of moral, spiritual and social development. There is an emphasis on personal responsibility and leadership and independence is encouraged.
Talented teachers prepare students with the self-discipline, focus and the personal determination they need to excel at universities. Our small class sizes allow students to interact and receive personal attention from the faculty. High school students are offered honors courses as well as accelerated math program. The school has a small teacher-student ratio that ensures students maximize the learning experience and it allow for more individual attention. The small classroom setting reduces incidents and enables better classroom management for the instructor. NLCA&PS follows the North Carolina State requirements for a high school diploma.
Our High School programs are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
TECHNOLOGY
Information technology is a tool that is interwoven through a child’s learning process at the New Life Christian Academy & Preparatory School. Technology is not to be used as a crutch, but to enhance learning. New Life Christian Academy & Preparatory School has a computer lab and laptops available to students. Other tools, from DVDs to graphic calculators are used to facilitate the learning process. Students are taught not just how to use technology, but why and how technology works. At the New Life Christian Academy & Preparatory School, technology is not a substitute for critical thinking. Nor is extensive time spent learning programs that will be quickly obsolete. Instead, we focus on traditional curriculum and enhance our learning with technology.
FINE ARTS
I Weekly music classes are taught to all students beginning in kindergarten. Students may join band programs as well as begin individual lessons in piano, strings, and drums beginning in elementary.
Click HERE to download the Fine Arts Brochure
COUNSELING
Applying to universities is a critical point of personal transition, and we strive to help students through that process beginning with the 9th grade and culminating with your child attending the University of his or her choice.
Each year, high school students are taken on campus tours to have a better understanding of university life and the criteria that must be met to achieve academic success at an advanced level.
At the New Life Christian Academy & Preparatory School, both administration and teachers aid in the university counseling process for students. We advise students on scholarship opportunities and explore the best opportunities for each student. .
DISTANCE LEARNING
For students sixteen years old and above who do not feel that the classroom is for them, we have a distance learning program. The program will allow these students to attend class once a week for tutorials, and testing. Students will need to have a working knowledge of computers and internet usage.
Who are good candidates for distance learning?
- Students who are past the traditional high school age but want to complete their education.
- Students who have left school previously but would like to return.
- Students whose socio/economic status requires that they be employed during traditional school hours.
- Students with disabilities that may make sitting in a classroom uncomfortable.
- Students who have less than four credits remaining to graduate, but do not wish to remain in school for an entire year to complete those credits.
- Students who have been dismissed from public/private school for an extended period of time but would like to complete the current year’s credits.
- Students who are unable to pass high school competency exams that are required for graduation.
- Students, who have received certificates of attendance or completion from high school, but need a high school diploma for work or higher education purposes.
In order to utilize the distance learning program, students must have access to a computer with internet capability since some assignments and assistance can be obtained on-line. Distance Learning students must adhere to the school’s dress code and conduct/safety policy.
Students must be present during required meeting times. In accordance with North Carolina guidelines, we will use this as a method of keeping an attendance record on each student.
Students are required to take test, complete assignments and log on-line when required for classroom discussions with other distance learning students and the instructor. Unless notified otherwise, students will take test weekly in the school’s testing center. If students take more than one course at a time, at least two subjects must be tested weekly.
Distance learning requires that one be self-motivated and disciplined. Each student will determine how rapidly he or she completes the program.