Academics

Summer Term

Summer Term

NCS is pleased to offer a Summer Term for NCS and Non-NCS 6th-12th grade students available through NCS Online.

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.

Summer Term Details

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  • Contact

    Current NCS Families, please contact Julie Dennis, jdennis@ncsaz.org.
    Non-NCS Families, please contact the Admissions Office, admissions@ncsaz.org.
  • Cost

    Middle School (6-8) Summer Term courses are $325 Per Course, Per Session
    High School (9-12) Summer Term courses are $400 Per Course, Per Session
  • Courses

    Middle School (6-8)
    All currently available NCS Online electives
    will be available to NCS and Non-NCS 6th-8th grade students in the Summer Term. 

    High School (9-12)
    All currently available NCS Online core and elective courses
    will be available to NCS and Non-NCS 9th-12th grade students in the Summer Term. 

    Please note: NCS Online currently offers a select number of 11th-12th grade courses. 
  • 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

    All NCS and Non-NCS Middle School students (incoming 6th-8th grade) and High School students (incoming 9th-12th grade) are eligible to enroll in NCS Online courses for the summer term.

    All NCS students must have current tuition accounts to be eligible for Summer Term courses.

    For NCS students, all course requests must be approved through NCS Guidance Counselor, Maggie Kipp. If you are unsure you are eligible to take a specific NCS Online course in the summer term, please contact Maggie Kipp, mkipp@ncsaz.org.
  • Format

    The NCS Summer Term is offered through NCS Online. These courses are completely online, there is no "in-person" component.
  • 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.
    • All course requests must be approved through NCS Guidance Counselor, Maggie Kipp. If you are unsure you are eligible to take a specific NCS Online course in the summer term, please contact Maggie Kipp, mkipp@ncsaz.org.

Summer Term Enrollment Process for Non-NCS Students

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  • Step 1: Apply

    Select 'Apply Now' on the NCS Website.
    • For grade level, please select "AL" and then the number of the grade level your student will be in for the 2025-2026 school year. Example: if your student will be entering 6th grade for 2025-2026 school year, select "AL6". 
    • If you do NOT select the correct grade level you may be subject to an application fee. There should not be an application fee for Summer Term courses, however, you must select the correct grade level in order to avoid a $50 non-refundable fee.
  • Step 2: Complete Checklist

    Upload / Sign / Submit all required documents via your students checklist in blackbaud. 
    • Birth Certificate (upload)
    • Parental Responsibility Agreement (electronically sign)
    • Doctrinal Statement (electronically sign)
    • Summer Term Acknowledgement (electronically sign)
  • Step 3: Register & Pay

    Once all items listed above are complete, the Admissions Office will send you a link to Register and Pay for your desired Summer Term course(s).
  • Step 4: You're Enrolled!

    Upon registration and payment, the NCS Online team will reach out to you with details about your selected course(s).

Summer Term - Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Are registration fees refundable?

    Registration fees are non-refundable after the first day of the program.

    Registration fees are refundable less a $50 fee before or on the first day of the program.
  • Can I re-take a class that I previously took and passed to get a better grade?

    Yes! We offer grade replacement, however, please note that your original grade in the course will remain on your transcript and the NCS Online course will be added with the new grade during the summer term on your transcript. This is the case for all transcription regardless of school or program. Please also note that certain colleges will not consider a 'retake' grade and will only consider the original grade you received in a course.
  • Can I re-take a course that I previously failed to get a passing grade?

    Yes! You can re-take a course through NCS Online summer term for credit recovery. Please note, our program is rigorous and the summer term courses are condensed versions of our rigorous program. Although available for credit recovery, they remain rigorous in nature.
  • Can I take courses in the summer term to get ahead?

    Yes! You can take any available NCS Online course in the summer to get ahead.
  • When is the last day to register for summer term courses?

    Middle School (6-8)
    All currently available NCS Online electives
    will be available to NCS and Non-NCS 6th-8th grade students in the Summer Term. 

    High School (9-12)
    All currently available NCS Online core and elective courses
    will be available to NCS and Non-NCS 9th-12th grade students in the Summer Term. 

    All courses outlined above are available in the Summer Term before May 15.
    After May 15, only certain courses will be available for registration.