North Christian School vs. Parkersburg Catholic Continuation School
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School Overview
Overview
North Christian School is an ministry of North Parkersburg Baptist Church. Both our staff and student body represent a wide number of area churches.
If you are a parent or grandparent who seeks a school that is committed to academic excellence and is Christ-centered, NCS is the place for your child.
North Christian School's vision is "to continually provide a quality Christian education to children that reflects Christian values and incorporates a standards-based curriculum integrated with 21st century skills and technology." North Christian School provides students with an academically challenging curriculum which will promote high academic standards while helping the students to achieve skills in creative and critical thinking.
North Christian School teaches students to know Jesus Christ and the Bible as the authoritative Word of God.
Parkersburg Catholic Schools, in partnership with the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, is committed to teaching the Catholic faith and serving all students with the highest standards of educational excellence, empowering them to be leaders in a global community.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Title I Interventionist Services
n/a
Year Founded
1998
1947
Students Body
Total Students
135 students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
3%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
43
16
Kindergarten Students
26
10
Grade 1 Students
19
7
Grade 2 Students
10
12
Grade 3 Students
15
12
Grade 4 Students
8
7
Grade 5 Students
14
24
Grade 6 Students
-
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
8 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
n/a
Average Class Size
13
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Uniform is required)
(Uniform is required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$4,850
Tuition Notes
Financial assistance program in place
Discounts are available for members of participating parishes. Tuition assistance is also available
*Tuition assistance must be applied for
Admissions Director
Mary Brannan
Kelly Franklin
Admissions Associate
Vicki Lyons
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Choir, Discovery Club
Band Program, Choir, Lego Robotics