Middle School Information
NCA Middle School is one of the few independently housed Middle Schools in the area. It is an excellent choice for families who are looking for a challenging curriculum, which prepares students for high school both physically and emotionally.
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Curriculum
Click on a grade level below to view a summary of each grade's curriculum:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
NCA Middle School offers an exciting, challenging curriculum, which includes:
Daily Religious Education
Literature-based Language Arts program
University of Chicago Everyday Math Program (Grade 6)
Pre-Algebra and Algebra (Grades 7 and 8)
Exploratory Science Curriculum (in association with Adler Planetarium)
Social Studies
Spanish
Computer Education
Co-Curricular Activities: Music, Art, and Physical Education
Local & City-wide Science Fairs
The curriculum also includes these activities:
- Academic Quiz Bowl Teams
- National Geography Bee
- Advanced Literature Classes
- Art Exhibits
- Choir, Band and Strings
- Drama & Theater
- Tech Club
- Writing Contests
- Community Service Projects
- Future Teachers
- Student Council
- Afterschool Activities
- National Junior Honor Society
