Middle School

Naples Christian Academy offers an authentic Christian learning environment that assists parents in providing a Christ-centered education of the highest caliber. Skilled and involved teachers promote high academic standards while helping middle school student develop skills in creative and critical thinking. Rigorous academic coursework and small classes support the quest for excellence in spiritual, social, emotional, and academic growth.

Core academic subjects include English grammar/writing, literature, math, science, social studies, Bible, and Spanish. There is heavy emphasis placed on writing, research, and study skills to prepare students for high school. Students are exposed to art, music, physical education, and technology and may choose from a variety of electives and extracurricular activities including sports, scholar bowl, student council, praise and worship team, yearbook staff, and community service projects that are designed to complement the core program. In the eighth grade, high school credit is available for Spanish and Algebra, and students have an opportunity to participate in an international mission trip.

Middle school students also enjoy opportunities to build powerful relationships with their teachers and peers through an overnight retreat and service projects throughout the year. Seventh grade students visit Washington, D.C., as a part of their in-depth study of American government. The middle school teachers meet regularly as a team to collaboratively plan units, review curriculum, and make every effort to communicate with parents. Students and parents can check assignments and grades online and can communicate electronically with teachers. NCA eighth graders consistently score in the top ten percent of students in the nation in math and reading standardized tests. Academy middle school graduates perform extraordinarily well at the high school level.