North County Christian School

North County Christian School
Location
Florissant, Missouri, St. Louis, United States
Information
Established	1962
Color(s)	Royal Blue and Black and White
Mascot	Crusaders
Website	www.nccsedu.org

North County Christian School is in its 47th year of continued Christian education in Florissant, Missouri, USA. Established in 1962 with a kindergarten class of 12 students, NCCS has grown to a school of 540 preschool, elementary, middle and high school students. NCCS currently has over 400 families enrolled representing over 130 churches and 5 school districts.

With the acquisition of the New Campus, located at 845 Dunn Road in Florissant, in July 2004 the school has moved its entire operations for preschool to grade 12 to the New Campus. The 14-acre (57,000 m²) campus features a preschool / elementary education building with 28 classrooms. A secondary education building with 21 classrooms including three science labs, a video production room, a drama classroom complete with performance stage. The elementary and secondary buildings are linked by a common fine arts and library building that features a spacious library, a computer instruction lab, an art room, band room, choir room and private practice rooms. The campus also includes a full size gymnasium, a large cafeteria, a prayer chapel, and an administrative building. Outdoors, NCCS has two playgrounds, a softball field a lighted athletic field complete with stadium seating for 500.^[1]

North County Christian School is registered with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Jefferson City. The school is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, the Nazarene International Educators Association and the National Institute for Learning Disabilities.

On February 23, 2010, North County Christian School is accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) for the secondary grades 7-12. North County Christian School will now begin the process for completing the necessary requirements for accreditation of its K-6 educational program.

NCCS's association with these organizations offers opportunities for student activities and teacher development.^[2]

Philosophy of education

NCCS's philosophy of education is a theology of education, because it is built on Biblical principles. Pertinent passages of scripture are Deuteronomy 6:5-7, Ephesians 4:11-16 and {Romans 12:1-2.

According to Deuteronomy 6:5-7 all education, and especially Christian education, begins in the home. Parents are the primary developers of a child's education. This responsibility cannot be taken from them, nor can they give it away.

Ephesians 4:11-16 teaches that God has given some the gift of teaching. Their responsibility is to "equip the students for works of service". They do not take the parents' place; but become a "para-parent" for the students.

NCCS's ultimate goal in Christian education is found in Romans 12:1-2: To help the students be transformed by the renewing of their minds, so they will be able to test and approve what God's will is for them. This renewing is always based on a student's submission to the Lordship of Jesus.

Those who come from other than the Church of the Nazarene are certainly welcome. NCCS do not expect them to renounce their own faith or doctrine in order to attend NCCS. NCCS does expect them to abide by the doctrines and standards of the Church of the Nazarene while enrolled here.

The academic standards, at North County Christian School, are secondary to the primary responsibility to educate children in light of scripture according to our faith. This does not mean that academics are of little importance. NCCS has a higher academic standard than many schools because Christians should exemplify only the highest standards.

NCCS trusts you will find the education at North County Christian School the best available to you and your family. NCCS is constantly improving their educational programs. Their hope is that together we can increase in knowledge, wisdom and spiritual growth.^[3]

Admission policy

North County Christian School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid programs, athletic or other school-administered programs.

Admittance is contingent upon a satisfactory record (both behaviorally and academically), satisfactory results on our entrance examination, and parental assurance that they and the student share the same goals and objectives of the school.^[4]

Student commitment

As a Christian school, NCCS is dedicated to Christian Education which glorifies God. It is in existence to help students grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and academically. We teach that there should be a direct relationship between what a Christian student believes and how she or he behaves. NCCS requires that all NCCS students abstain both on and off campus from the use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, profane language, and immoral behavior. Violations are considered as breaking the firm commitment that each student makes when voluntarily choosing to attend North County Christian School.^[4]

Academics

Accreditation

North County Christian School is member of Association of Christian Schools International and completed the three-year accreditation process in the spring of 2010. North County Christian School is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Graduates from North County Christian School have been accepted at all State of Missouri Universities and Colleges and at numerous colleges and universities across the United States.

Faculty

The faculty is 38 full-time teachers with 30 Bachelor's degree and 7 Master's Degrees. Teaching experience by years:
0-5 36%
6-15 40%
16+ 24%

Athletics

North County Christian School is a member of the Twin Rivers Christian Activities Association and the Missouri Christian School Athletic Association.

Girls' sports

Fall sports

Varsity Volleyball
Jr. Varsity Volleyball
Boys Soccer

Winter sports

Varsity Basketball
Varsity Cheerleading
Jr. High Basketball
Jr. High Cheerleading

Spring sports

Girls Soccer
Track
Baseball

Boys' sports

Fall sports

Varsity Soccer

Winter sports

Varsity Basketball
Jr. Varsity Basketball
Jr. High Basketball

Spring sports

Varsity Baseball
Varsity Track

External links

• North County Christian School's Website

References

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