Academics
Northstar Christian Academy provides Christ-centered instruction for children from preschool through their senior year of high school. Elementary (K-6) students are taught in small classroom settings. In 7th and 8th grades, students transition to the high school wing, where they are guided through adapting to different schedules and learning methods. High school students (9-12) are prepared for college and beyond.
The grading system at Northstar is as follows:
A+ = 98-100
A= 94-97
A- = 90-93
B+ = 88-89
B = 86-87
B- = 83-85
C+ = 81-82
C = 77-80
C- = 74-76
D+ = 72-73
D = 70-71
F = Below 70
A student must be passing all classes to be on the Honor Roll
94-100 or 3.8 - 4.0 = High Honor Roll
89-93 or 3.31 - 3.7 = Honor Roll
86-88 or 3.01 - 3.3 = Merit
Graduation Requirements:
To earn a diploma, NCA students must complete a course of study that exceeds the requirements set forth by the Board of Regents. An approved high school four-year course of study includes the following units of work or their equivalent and will result in 28 total credits.
Bible
4 credits
English
4 credits
Social Studies
4 credits
Science
3 credits
Math
3 credits
Health
1/2 credit
Physical Education
2 credits (.5/year)
Foreign Language
2 credits
Computer Science
1/2 credit
Electives
5 or more
Classroom Extension:
Northstar Christian Academy is now offering a classroom extension. This brings the opportunity to families who are not enrolled in a traditional school, but may be looking for one class with a live teacher. Currently this is available for 7-12th grade students who would like to take a course at a traditional school.