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.

Please check out www.classjump.com created and updated by our middle school.

For more information about our Middle School or to schedule a personalized tour of the campus, email Kristi Erickson or call 773-271-4310.

Required Summer Reading List

Incoming 6th Grade:
Loser by Spinelli
The Eqypt Game by Snyer

Incoming 7th Grade:
Night by Wiesel
Rumblefish by Hinton

Incoming 8th Grade:
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Angelou
That was then, this is now by Hinton

Curriulum
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 Activites: Music, Art, Physical Education

The curriculum also includes these activities:

Local & City-wide Science Fairs
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

How do I apply?
Please contact Kristi Erickson, at 773-271-4310 or by e-mail.

Middle School Homework Site