What's Unique About NCCL School?

What makes us different?

• Rigorous academics that challenge without pressure

• Intentionally small to grow confident learners

• Expert teachers ignite the passion for learning that is within each child

• All homerooms are multi-aged with two full-time teachers

• Ongoing assessment but no standardized tests

• Dedicated teachers recognized regionally or nationally as experts in their field

• Teacher developed curriculum that meets or exceeds state and national standards

• Focus on skills and habits now recognized as critical to thrive in today’s world: creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication

• Interactive field trips for all ages

• Workshop weeks for 5-8th grade

• Overnight camp outs for 5-8th grade

• Weekly all-school meeting run by 7-8th graders

• Middle school business apprenticeships

• Annual Kids’ Greenfest