With the directive from Louisiana Department of Education that includes all public and non-public approved schools, and states, “All students graduating as of May 2012, in order to attend a four-year college in Louisiana, will have to complete a course of studies that is equivalent to the present one that makes a student T.O.P.S. certified and fulfills the LA Core 4 curriculum requirements.” This means that we will address the majority of our students by having STANDARD SCHEDULES for each grade level.
When a student enter 9th grade he/she will begin earning credits towards graduation. Students must earn 26 credits in specified classes to be able to graduate from N.C.S.
A = 93-100 ; 4 quality points
B = 85-92 ; 3 quality points
C = 75-84 ; 2 quality points
D = 67-74 ; 1 quality point
F = 0-66 ; 0 quality points
9th Grade – less than 6 Credits
10th Grade – 6 Credits – 12 Credits
11th Grade – 13 Credits – 19 Credits
12th Grade – 20 Credits and Above
The basic student material used in our elementary school is the ABEKA Curriculum. The ABEKA book ministry has over thirty years experience with Pensacola Christian School, one of the largest Christian day schools in America and Pensacola Christian College trains teachers and administrators to serve in Christian schools.