Is NCA considered a home-school?
No. Although your student may be completing their work at home, we are a tuition-free, public, charter school.
My child is new to this school, where can I find more information about NCA?
Many questions can be answered by reading the 2023-2024 Handbook. This document can be found on the Pearson Online Classroom in the Virtual Library.
Does NCA collect Box Tops?
Yes, we do! You can mail them to our school office or bring them to a school event. For more information on the Box Top program, click here.
How do I register for the upcoming school year?
Click here for online registration information.
Do we need to have internet to be enrolled at NCA?
Yes. Households are responsible for obtaining an Internet service provider. Internet is a necessity at our school. Whether you have wifi enabled or a ethernet cord that you plug into your computer, one is vital to be successful at NCA.
NCA households may request a subsidy towards the cost of your household Internet service. Please refer to the school handbook for the payment schedule details. The handbook is available to families after the initial enrollment registration and can also be found above in a previous questions.
Can we complete our daily work from our smartphone or tablet?
Although these methods are good temporary solutions, they should not be relied on as a permanent solution. Students should have a reliable computer (if not provided with one) that they can have access to during their scheduled school time.
Will we be provided with a computer? If so, can we receive more than one if we have multiple students?
NCA families may request one computer per household.
If you choose to use your own computer, make sure to check our minimum system requirements.
Will we be provided with a printer or scanner?
NCA families are responsible for providing their own printer and scanner. Scanner apps can also be downloaded for free on your smartphone or tablet.
If we're having technical difficulties, who do we reach out to for help?
We offer comprehensive technical support and usage information for the systems we provide. Contact the support team by phone at 800-382-6010.
What if my materials haven't arrived yet?
Get started on your work as soon as possible! If you have a computer at home, one that you can borrow from a friend or family member or have a smartphone or tablet, get started right away! You should already have access to your courses and lessons. All books are also available digitally. Your materials will arrive soon. Please allow 5-7 business days from the day materials were shipped out.
I haven't talked to my child's teacher yet, can they still log in?
Please see the answer above. Although materials and speaking to your teacher are important components, it's important to get logged in and begin working on your lessons. Your teacher will reach out to welcome you to their class and answer questions within the first 5 days of enrollment.
How do I help my child with their schoolwork?
Parental involvement is crucial at all levels at NCA. Teachers rely on Caretakers and/or Learning Coaches to be the face-to-face learning support at home. While each student is placed in a homeroom class and can can reach out to any of their teachers with questions, answers may not be as instant as they can be with their Caretaker or Learning Coach. To read more on parental responsibilities and commitment click here.
No. Although your student may be completing their work at home, we are a tuition-free, public, charter school.
My child is new to this school, where can I find more information about NCA?
Many questions can be answered by reading the 2023-2024 Handbook. This document can be found on the Pearson Online Classroom in the Virtual Library.
Does NCA collect Box Tops?
Yes, we do! You can mail them to our school office or bring them to a school event. For more information on the Box Top program, click here.
How do I register for the upcoming school year?
Click here for online registration information.
Do we need to have internet to be enrolled at NCA?
Yes. Households are responsible for obtaining an Internet service provider. Internet is a necessity at our school. Whether you have wifi enabled or a ethernet cord that you plug into your computer, one is vital to be successful at NCA.
NCA households may request a subsidy towards the cost of your household Internet service. Please refer to the school handbook for the payment schedule details. The handbook is available to families after the initial enrollment registration and can also be found above in a previous questions.
Can we complete our daily work from our smartphone or tablet?
Although these methods are good temporary solutions, they should not be relied on as a permanent solution. Students should have a reliable computer (if not provided with one) that they can have access to during their scheduled school time.
Will we be provided with a computer? If so, can we receive more than one if we have multiple students?
NCA families may request one computer per household.
If you choose to use your own computer, make sure to check our minimum system requirements.
Will we be provided with a printer or scanner?
NCA families are responsible for providing their own printer and scanner. Scanner apps can also be downloaded for free on your smartphone or tablet.
If we're having technical difficulties, who do we reach out to for help?
We offer comprehensive technical support and usage information for the systems we provide. Contact the support team by phone at 800-382-6010.
What if my materials haven't arrived yet?
Get started on your work as soon as possible! If you have a computer at home, one that you can borrow from a friend or family member or have a smartphone or tablet, get started right away! You should already have access to your courses and lessons. All books are also available digitally. Your materials will arrive soon. Please allow 5-7 business days from the day materials were shipped out.
I haven't talked to my child's teacher yet, can they still log in?
Please see the answer above. Although materials and speaking to your teacher are important components, it's important to get logged in and begin working on your lessons. Your teacher will reach out to welcome you to their class and answer questions within the first 5 days of enrollment.
How do I help my child with their schoolwork?
Parental involvement is crucial at all levels at NCA. Teachers rely on Caretakers and/or Learning Coaches to be the face-to-face learning support at home. While each student is placed in a homeroom class and can can reach out to any of their teachers with questions, answers may not be as instant as they can be with their Caretaker or Learning Coach. To read more on parental responsibilities and commitment click here.