My son will be attending 1st grade, after completing Kindergarten at NSCA. I find that the teachers and staff are very supportive of the children, the parents and each other. The teachers I have come into contact with love their job. There are around 600(?) kids in the school, and the principle knows
... Read more my son by his first name!! The discipline is pretty strict, which is a good thing, but for a very active and easily distracted boy, this can be a challenge. The staff care and are willing to help my son understand, which I like. The kids seem to like the school and react well to the excellerated academics. I talked to parent whose daughter goes to another Saginaw township school, their kindergartner had not started to read yet. My son was reading little books to his classmates by the end of the year!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/15/08
My son attended this school for the 1st grade for the school year of 2006-2007. Just like what the other parent said in their post. It is so true that they put the students at a disadvantage with the public schools. I pulled my son out of this school after one year and he went to the public school. He
... Read more was behind the whole year. Now he is just now catching up. This school is run just like a business they want you to sell something every month. I need to put the kids first or this school is going to be in trouble!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/10/08
We took our children out of this school this year. Their academics put them behind the public school system; particularliy in math, language arts, computers and spanish. The teachers are caring, but the way the school is run by a company instead of a regular school system left us with a lot of good
... Read more talk from administraton (liked to tell us what we wanted to hear) and little substance. I am glad we made the decision to remove our children. They are now catching up to other students in the public school they currently attend. Be aware of what is being taught compared to other schools (academics). Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/31/07
i used to go to this school. By far it was the greatest school ever. I loved the teachers there very one on one with you. they go out of their way to help you with anything.
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Posted by a student on 10/05/07
I need to know what my daughters school supply list is but other than that this is an excellent school for my chidren to go to I feel that my chidren are safe and well taught so thank you
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Posted by a parent on 07/24/07
My daughter attended this school for K-1st grade and I recommened this school to parents who would lke their child to be in a school of diversity! I believe this school, the teachers, and staff are excellent at this aschool and they ensure a great education. The academics in the classroom are not only
... Read more good, but they teach the students to become great citizens in the community... I highly recommend this school for many....the only thing I wish they had was a lunch room. The students have to eat in the classrooms without talking and I think lunchtime is a time to release some energy so that was one thing I was against. Most of all, NSCA is a great school and if you are thinking about sending you child to this school I'm sure you will enjoy it just as much as your child does--lots of parental involvement! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/03/07
This school has done more for my child academically in 2 months than any school has in the 2 years he's been in school. All of his grades have improved to a's and b's and he is finally excited to get up in the morning and get to school! his teachers are always there when i have a question or concern
... Read more and they e-mail me almost daily to inform me of homework or just to fill me in on what kind of day he had...Good or bad. I strongly recommend nsca to any one who wants their child to succeed and become a better person because of it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/02/06
I highly recommend NSCA. My son has been a student there since 4th grade and now he is in the 8th grade. I really wish they had a high school. Their academics is fantastic. NSCA is morally sound and well structured. The athletic department is the best, teaching the students good sportmanship, which
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/05
I highly recommed this school, our child went here from the 6th grade until he graduated of this year 2005, he cared for the teachers as the teachers cared for him, they seen he had areas that needed worked on and they were there for his needs, great Principal our son is really going to miss her caring
... Read more in every area in a child life, As you first walk in that door you will see a friend sitting the secretary greeting you with the best smile, than you will feel at home, just as your kids will feel at home and safe until they are back with you. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/25/05
Our children have attended this school for the last 4 years and we love it! It offers a challenging academic and morally based cirriculum. Our middle child has some educational struggles and they have been more than willing to offer any and all accomadations that might help her in any way! Highly
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Saginaw schools — North Saginaw Charter Academy is located at 2332 Trautner Dr, Saginaw MI 48604. 2332 Trautner Dr is in the 48604 ZIP code in Saginaw, MI The school district for North Saginaw Charter Academy is the Michigan State Department Of Education. North Saginaw Charter Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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