Academics

Our Source of Truth

God-breathed Scripture is the lens through which all learning at NCS is framed, giving opportunities for greater understanding of God’s character and creation, and our role in His sovereign plan. All learning about the past, present, and future is connected with God’s great work and plan of redemption through Christ.

Our Educational Philosophy

Our commitment to intentional planning that leads to deeper learning is manifested in our use of Understanding by Design. Teachers are asked to plan units based on curriculum maps that focus on large concepts that are connected to our graduation outcomes. Our hope is that our teachers will think deeply about the long-term transfer of knowledge and skills for students to apply to new and authentic situations. We believe this allows learning to be more “real” to students, and therefore, more applicable to their lives.

Our Curriculum

We believe that curriculum can and should utilize a variety of resources that best support the teaching of our NCS standards of learning. We believe that all resources used must reflect and align with our foundational statements of purpose. These resources are taught through a Biblical worldview as students learn to reconcile their beliefs about God and learning in light of the conflicting views of the world around them. Recognizing that students learn through different methods, our teachers seek to engage them through a variety of methods, strategies, and resources with enriching, challenging, and practical learning experiences.  

All curriculum is reviewed by the administration team on a regular basis and according to the approved cycle and review guidelines listed in the NCS Curriculum Guide. All curriculum is to be approved by the principal of each campus and the Curriculum Director.

If you have questions about our educational philosophy or curriculum, please email our Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

For a deeper dive into our philosophy, processes, grade-level specific topics, use of technology, etc., click the button below for our Curriculum Guide.

Our dual accreditation status with ACSI and the State of Idaho signifies that Nampa Christian Schools has fully met institutional standards of quality and has verified our dedication to intentional, ongoing, and school-wide plans for growth and improvement.

Portrait of a Nampa Christian Graduate

What type of student is Nampa Christian developing? Rooted in our core values, here are the types of qualities and characteristics we cultivate at NCS:

• Understand and commit to a personal, life-long relationship with Christ. (Heart)
• Understand and articulate a biblical worldview in all disciplinary areas and defend that perspective in the world. (Heart & Head)
• Know and apply spiritual giftedness. (Head & Hands)

• Pursue academic excellence and a desire for life-long learning in all disciplinary areas. (Head)
• Develop moral integrity, demonstrated by righteous living and stewardship. (Heart, Head, & Hands)
• Prepared and motivated to lead through lifelong service to others. (Hands)