Northland Christian School illustrates what few christian, college preparatory schools do, a balance of both the spiritual and academic areas of growth. While far from the Utopian ideal of a school, the focus on keeping the academics rigorous, the teachers advanced, and the options for students far ranging
... Read more and diverse allows for an overall experience that can not be duplicated by either a public or other private school. From experience with several different levels and kinds of school, I must admit that I wouldn't want to spend my years of formal education anywhere else than at NCS and with the family that only resides within its confines. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/15/09
Coming to the conclusion of this year, Northland Christian School is good in the quality of education given. NCS has a variety of extra-curricular activites. NCS just recently earned a 3rd place sweepstakes award at the Texas Christian Schools Interscholastic Tournament in Abilene for middle school and
... Read more a 2nd place sweepstakes award in high school. Overall, the school should improve on several departments especially the history, science, and fine arts department. They have a well-rounded staff with a good laptop program. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/16/08
I looked at several private schools and NCS was by far the best choice. My kids are getting a great education and the teachers are constantly challenging them to do their best. The students do not just study the bible, they are learning good morals and values that will be with them forever. They are
... Read more being educated in an environment where everyone is treated with kindness and respect. The school has an 'open door' policy, where parents are encouraged to visit the classrooms. The school really is one big family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/26/07
2007-2008 is our 5th year at Northland Christian School.The school offers all sport activities as public school would, so the students have all the perks of public school in a small Christian environment. Teacher/Parent communication is wonderful. Parents can look at assignments and grades on the website,
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/07
I have not been overly impressed by this school. It has such potential but seems to be lacking in a cohesive group of administrators. The quality of teachers has been spotty and the teaching has been less than stellar. They don't teach creatively nor do they present information in a variety of styles
... Read more to accomadate children that are not auditory learners. I have found the material to be boring and overwhelming. Assignments range from the sublime to the ridiculous. Either they are simple, busy work assignments or they are assignments that are better suited for late high school or even college level kids in middle school. I have definitely been disappointed by this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/05/06
Great school. Good focus on academics with good athletics programs.
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Posted by a parent on 01/28/06
Northland christian was our solution to a bad public school, although, it did not solve the problems we moved our son because of the enviornment but, the school did not do anything to help our daughters academics.
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Posted by a parent on 08/18/05
NCS is a college preparatory school, offering academic, honors and AP classes. Academic classes are rigorous due to the fact that you must be an above average student to be accepted into the school. Their list of extracurricular activities is impressive. They offer all the major and minor athletic
... Read more teams as well as a variety of fine art activities. Students have opportunities for club participation and community involvement through required service hours. In my son's graduating class more than 10% of the students qualified for the National Merit Scholarship program and the entire class of 55 received scholarship offers exceeding 6 million dollars. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/18/05
After three years in the public school system, my son has made a dramatic change for the better. Northland is focused on the total child development mind, body, and spirit. Excellent curriculum, sports, clubs, drama, music, etc. They have it all. We love it!
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Posted by a parent on 11/09/04
NCS is provides a safe, christian learning environment for students which is great. The teachers are caring! There needs to be a little more structure in the hallways during transition times, but it is a good school. I do have a problem with the mathematics instruction at the elementary level. The
... Read more students need to do more hands on activities that allow them to understand math concepts before they do problems on paper. NCS needs to provide more problem solving activities. Event thought it is a privide school, it would benefit all of the students if NCS followed more of the NCTM standards. Read less
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specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Houston schools — Northland Christian School is located at 4363 Sylvanfield Dr, Houston TX 77014. 4363 Sylvanfield Dr is in the 77014 ZIP code in Houston, TX Northland Christian School is a Private school that serves grade levels 6 - 12.
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