Academics at NCCL School

Because we believe that children learn best when they are actively involved, NCCL offers its students many opportunities to immerse themselves in open-ended learning experiences. At NCCL School, students don't just memorize information, they investigate, build, create, and collaborate. To learn more about the curriculum at NCCL School, visit our blog!

HANDS ON LEARNING

At NCCL School, students learn through projects, fieldwork, discussion, and collaboration. Through building, creating, debating, and experimenting alongside peers, our students are encouraged to think deeply, share ideas, and take ownership of their learning. Click here to read our blog post “How Students Learn at NCCL School.”

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BUILDING LEADERS

With small class sizes and multi-age classrooms, students develop strong relationships with both teachers and peers. 

Older students mentor younger ones.
Younger students grow into leadership roles.

This structure fosters confidence, empathy, and independence. Click here to learn more about our multi-age classrooms here.

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A SCHOOL WHERE CHILDREN ARE KNOWN

At NCCL, relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

Teachers truly know their students: how they learn, what excites them, and where they need support. 

Families are active partners in our community, helping create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe to take intellectual risks and discover who they are. Click here to learn more about social emotional development at NCCL.

  •  NCCL School Extended Care is an optional program available to current students of the school. It offers children a robust and enriching after school program in a fun and safe environment that is comfortable to them and convenient to their families. The counselors are typically college students or NCCL School alumni. Students are happily engaged in outdoor play, sports, activity clubs, games, crafts, and occasional baking. The upper school grades are permitted to do their homework during Extended Care. 

    NCCL School Extended Care is a non-profit program. The rates are dictated by the cost of labor, food, insurance, and utilities, which are set externally. We feel that pricing for our Extended Care program is reasonable compared to other schools in the area and considering the level of engagement and care our students receive.

    Extended Care Hours

    Morning care begins at 7:30 am and ends at 8:30 am. 

    Aftercare begins at 3:10 pm and ends at 6:00 pm. A snack is served at 3:10 pm. 

    Half day care begins at 12:00 pm and ends at 3:15 pm, at which time the regular extended day program begins. Scheduled half days are indicated on the school calendar. You may contract for half days only. 

    Vacation Care

    Vacation Care is offered on non-holidays and school breaks when school is not in session. Vacation Care begins at 8:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm.