Summer Term

List of 15 items.

• Cost

  Middle school electives: $325 per elective per session

  High school courses: $400 per course per session (.5 Credit)

• Course Completion

  Both middle school and high school summer term grades will appear on the 2025-2026 report card for current and incoming NCS students.
  
  

  High school transcripts will be available one week after the end of the term. Northwest Christian High School has partnered with Parchment.com to provide secure online transcript ordering available 24/7. Creating an account is free and only takes a few steps.  

  • Current NCS high school students have already received a Parchment registration code through their @ncsazstudents.org email address.

  • Incoming NCS high school students will receive a Parchment registration code through their @ncsazstudents.org email address.

  • Non-NCS High School Students who have an existing Parchment account can utilize that account by adding “Northwest Christian High School, Phoenix, AZ” to their list of schools. 

  • Note: Students should have only one Parchment account associated with their name and date of birth.  Do not create duplicate accounts.

  • Questions about Parchment?  Contact Julie Dennis, jdennis@ncsaz.org .

• Course Description Guides & Samples

  Our course offerings are carefully designed to provide students with a strong academic foundation while allowing them to explore their unique interests and talents. Each course is intentionally designed from a biblical worldview, ensuring that faith and learning are seamlessly integrated. If you have any questions about a specific course, please refer to the appropriate Course Description Guide for more details. The guides provide an overview of each course, including key topics covered, format options, and any prerequisites that may be required. Additionally, curriculum samples are available to preview in Canvas, giving you a closer look at the course content and expectations. If you need further assistance, please reach out to Online Director of Curriculum, Jessica Gake, jgake@nsaz.org .

  
  

  Secondary Course Description Guides

  • MS Course Description Guide (ONLY online format electives are offered during Summer Term)
  • HS Course Description Guide

  Curriculum Samples

  • MS Curriculum Samples
  • HS Curriculum Samples

• Course Options

  NCS summer term courses may be taken for the following purposes:

  • Graduation Requirement: A course the student has not yet attempted or completed that is taken to fulfill a NCS Graduation Requirement.  These courses include Core Courses (Bible, English, Math, Science, Social Studies) or Electives for specific elective credit (Technology, PE/Band, Fine Arts, World Language, General Electives). Students may take no more than 1 credit ahead of the regularly scheduled grade level to allow for additional electives or study hall periods during the school year. English, Social Studies, and Bible courses may not be “moved up” to the next grade level during the school year if the student takes the required grade level course in the summer.

  • Credit Recovery: Retaking a course to recover credit for a previously failed course. These courses may be taken during either Term as needed.
    
    
  • Grade Replacement: Retaking a course to replace a previous grade. Please be aware that not all universities accept replacement grades towards institutional scholarships or GPAs. These courses may be taken during either Term as needed.

  • Enrichment: An enrichment course is a learning opportunity that goes beyond the standard requirements, in order to broaden knowledge, explore interests, and develop skills in a specific area, often outside of traditional academic subjects.

• Duration

  In the Summer Term, NCS Online courses (18 weeks) are condensed to one month (4 weeks).
  
  The Summer Term will consist of two sessions. Each session will run four weeks.
  
  Session one will run from May 28th to June 25th
  Session two will run from June 30th to July 25th.

• Eligibility & Restrictions

  • All NCS and Non-NCS students are limited to 4 courses in the Summer Term (2 courses/session) as each course is a highly condensed version of the original course. 
  • NCS Online courses are rigorous and enrollment in more than 2 courses per session would require principal approval. 
  • All NCS students must have current tuition accounts to be eligible for Summer Term courses.
  • Non-NCS Students should request a self-copy of their report card or transcript from their school to determine course eligibility.  It is advisable to consult with your school counselor to confirm accuracy of course selection and acceptance of credits from NCS Online prior to course registration.

• Format

  The NCS Summer Term is offered through NCS Online. These courses are completely online, there is no "in-person" component.

• Important Dates

  Registration is due on or before May 9th. 
  Each session is four weeks in duration. 
  

  • Session one will run from May 28th to June 25th. 
  • Session two will run from June 30th to July 25th

• Payment

  Students will need to pay in full at the time of registration. 

  
  

  • STO funds - Current NCS High School Families who have STO funds available for summer school must contact the business office prior to April 15th for more information.

  • ESA funds - NCS and Non-NCS families who have excess ESA funds available may submit the Blackbaud receipt for reimbursement from Class Wallet once the registration has been paid in full through the registration link.

  • Refund - Course registration fees are refundable less a $50 fee on or before the first day of the program.

  • No refund - Course registration fees are non-refundable after the first day of class.

  
  

  Please contact Monette Mason, mmason@ncsaz.org or Tricia Mucklow, tmucklow@ncsaz.org in the Business office for further information.

• Prerequisites

  Please consult the Course Description Guides for specific course prerequisites.

  • NCS High School Students (current grades 9-11) should request a self-copy of their transcript via their Parchment account to aid in determining course eligibility according to the HS Course Description Guide. Students must register for both semesters encompassing Session 1 and Session 2 of any yearlong course (ex. World History, Business Applications). Single semester courses may be taken either during Session 1 or Session 2.

  • NCS Middle School Students (current grade 8) should access a copy of their report card through the Blackbaud student portal to aid in determining course eligibility according to the HS Course Description Guide. Students must register for both semesters encompassing Session 1 and Session 2 of any yearlong course (ex. World History, Business Applications). Single semester courses may be taken either during Session 1 or Session 2.

  • NCS Middle School Students (current grades 5-7) may register for any elective in the MS Course Description Guide that is designated with an online format.

  • Non-NCS Students should request a self-copy of their report card or transcript from their school to determine course eligibility.  It is advisable to consult with your school counselor to confirm accuracy of course selection and acceptance of credits from NCS Online prior to course registration.

  • If you have any questions, please reach out to Maggie Kipp, mkipp@ncsaz.org or Julie Dennis, jdennis@ncsaz.org . 

• Purpose

  We are excited to announce a significant expansion of our summer school program, now available through NCS Online! This development offers greater flexibility for students, alleviating common scheduling conflicts that arise during the school year. By embracing this new online format, students will have the opportunity to balance their academic commitments with a more manageable and personalized learning experience.
  
  

  In addition to our diverse and comprehensive course catalog for high school students (HS Course Description Guide), we are proud to offer a full selection of electives for middle school students (MS Course Description Guide). These electives will be available for summer enrollment, allowing younger students to explore new interests and further enrich their educational experience. This initiative not only provides greater academic flexibility but also offers opportunities for students to advance or deepen their knowledge in specific areas.
  
  

  This new format reinforces our commitment to nurturing both the academic and spiritual growth of our students. By creating an environment that is adaptable to each student's needs, we can better support their personal and intellectual development. As we continue to strive to guide our students in their pursuit of excellence, we remain steadfast in our mission to foster their growth in both faith and knowledge.

• Registration Process

  NCS Students should check their report card or transcript to determine course selection eligibility as outlined in the respective course guides. Questions may be directed to Maggie Kipp, mkipp@ncsaz.org or Julie Dennis, jdennis@ncsaz.org in the Guidance Office. Upon confirmation of eligibility, NCS students can register and pay for courses via the appropriate registration link below.

  • Summer Term Course Registration: Middle School - NCS Students

  • Summer Term Course Registration: High School - NCS Students

  
  

  Non-NCS Students should contact the Admissions Office, admission@ncsaz.org for information on how to enroll, register and pay for Summer Term courses.

• Special Considerations

  Summer term Honors Courses are not eligible for Dual Enrollment credit. If a student wishes to take a course for dual enrollment college credit, they should take that course during the regular school year. Please consult the HS Course Description Guide to determine whether a specific Honors Course is eligible for Dual Enrollment credit. The Guidance Office will review all registrations and ineligible students will be moved to a regular class.  

  
  

  Ground students receiving a D or F in the summer enrichment course must retake the course on campus the following school year.

• Technology Requirements

  Students taking online courses during the summer term are responsible to provide their own computer or device that meets the Online Minimum Technology Requirements. Chromebooks and iPads will work for NCS Online courses with the exception of Business Applications for high school students. Students taking Business Applications need a PC, Laptop, or Desktop computer that will run the full Microsoft Office Suite.

• Time Expectations

  Our program was developed with excellence in mind and families can be confident that their child is learning all that they need to know to prepare their child for future academic endeavors.  In order to fit an entire semester of coursework into a four week session, you can expect a time commitment of approximately 20-25 hours each week per course.  Please consider this if you are entertaining the possibility of signing up for multiple courses. If you have any questions about specific courses, please reach out to Jessica Gake, jgake@ncsaz.org