Student Life

Missions Learning

Missions Learning & Church Attendance

Here at NCS, we believe God has called us to live both in community and in service to others. Our core values, character, integrity, discipline, and respect flow directly from that calling. We know our students lead very full lives and often face tough choices about what to be involved in. But isn’t that part of what life itself teaches us? Learning how to prioritize what matters most is a valuable lesson for every season of life.
It is very important to us that our students and families understand the heart behind this initiative. It is not about legalism, nor is it simply a “box to check.” Instead, our goal is to help shape and train our students for the life that Scripture calls us to live - an authentic life that honors and pleases Christ. My prayer is that these opportunities will form habits and values that last well beyond their years here. I invite you to join us in supporting and encouraging our students as they step into this meaningful journey.
We are deeply grateful for the Christian community that surrounds our school each day, yet we also know that a Christian school was never meant to replace the church. If that were the case, our students could graduate without being firmly established in a lifelong Christian community. That is why we place such importance on connecting them to the local church and to rhythms of service and worship that will sustain them far beyond their high school years. I often say, “If people only knew how much thought and prayer goes into ensuring that students are equipped not just for today, but for life 15 years from now, they would be surprised.” Our hope is to partner with you in planting those roots deeply, so that students leave here not only well-prepared for college and career, but also grounded in Christ and in His church.

Church Attendance

We believe that regular church attendance is vital to the spiritual growth and discipleship of every student. Our hope is that these practices not only strengthen each student’s faith, but also deepen their love for the body of Christ. Worship and service together create a rhythm that reminds us of God’s goodness and shapes hearts to follow Him more closely. Through this expectation, our desire is to walk alongside families with both clarity and grace.  

If you are not currently established at a local church, the list provided represents the ten most attended by our student body.

Missions Learning & Church Attendance Requirements

List of 3 items.

  • Church Attendance

    Students are expected to attend and log 30 church services and include a summary of the sermon. Church services may be completed through participation in a local church, such as general church services and/or youth group services.

  • Missions Learning

    Students are expected to complete and log 15 Missions Learning hours. Missions Learning hours may be earned through a local church, a parachurch ministry, Community Group projects, school-sponsored opportunities, athletic team service projects, or other approved service experiences. Local church service experience examples include missions trips, Vacation Bible School, and serving in children’s ministry. Outside service experience examples include St. Mary’s Food Bank and Feed My Starving Children. Please contact Mrs. Maszton (smaszton@ncsaz.org) or Mrs. Kipp at (mkipp@ncsaz.org) with any questions regarding appropriate 
    service experiences. 

  • Pursuing His Purpose Course

    Beginning this year, all ground and Flex students in grades 9-12 will participate in Pursuing His Purpose (PHP), a course designed to support students' spiritual formation, biblical worldview development, and preparation for life beyond high school.

    Students will earn 0.25 credit per year toward high school graduation through successful completion of the course. The total credit required will vary by grade level to reflect the number of years a student has remaining in high school. Incoming 9th grade students, Class of 2030 and beyond, will take PHP for all four years, earning a total of 1.0 credit by graduation. Incoming 10th grade students will take PHP for three years, earning a total of 0.75 credit. Incoming 11th grade students will take PHP for two years, earning a total of 0.5 credit. Incoming 12th grade students, who have only one year remaining, will take PHP for that year and earn a total of 0.25 credit. In every case, students earn 0.25 credit for each year they are enrolled in the course.

    In addition to church attendance and Missions Learning requirements, PHP will include Test Prep, College/Career Prep activities, and instruction designed to help students prepare for future success. Topics will include college and career readiness, ACT/SAT preparation, vocational exploration, and other opportunities that help students identify and pursue God's purpose for their lives.

    Because PHP is a course for credit, students will receive a grade based on course requirements. The grading schedule will be as follows:

    • Church Attendance will be reviewed and graded monthly. 

    • Missions Learning Points will be graded monthly. Students will earn points throughout the month toward that month's grade. If the monthly requirement is not met, students will have the following month to earn the missing points and recover the previous month's grade.
    • Missions Learning Hours will be reviewed and graded quarterly at the conclusion of each nine-week grading period.
    • Test Prep and College/Career Prep will be reviewed and graded monthly.

Top 10 Churches

Mobile Serve

To make it easy for students to stay on top of their opportunities for growth and service, we have purchased an app designed especially for this purpose. The app will be loaded onto each student’s iPad and students will simply create an account using their school email address. Our teachers have already been trained on how to use it and are ready to help if questions come up, especially their Bible teachers, who will walk alongside them in this process. We’re excited for this tool to be a practical and encouraging way for students to track their experiences and celebrate their progress throughout the year.
We are so grateful for your support as we work together to raise a generation of young men and women who love God, serve others, and live with integrity. Thank you for encouraging your students to embrace these opportunities with joy and purpose. 
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STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Northwest Christian School admits students of any race, color, or national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to NCS students. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, or national origin in the administration of educational policies, admission procedures, scholarship awards, athletic or any other school-administered programs. We do, however, reserve the right to deny admission to any individual who cannot benefit from enrollment based on past academic achievement, disqualifying disability, or whose personal lifestyle is not in harmony with the stated mission statement and purpose of Northwest Christian School.