North Hills Christian School (NHCS), located in Salisbury, is a co-educational, non-denominational, college-preparatory day school for students in junior kindergarten through high school. Classes began Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Total student enrollment is projected at 324. Availability is limited.

North Hills was established in 1967, and is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Matt Mitchell, M.Ed., serves as Head of School and Leslie Pullen, M.Ed., serves as Associate Head of School.

A New Approach for 2012-2013

North Hills Christian School (NHCS) continues to make significant steps towards classical Christian schooling. Latin and formal logic was added over the past few years as part of this transition, and this year's academic program will include a chronologically-based history curriculum for grades 1-4. The same chronology will be introduced next year in grades 5-8, and literature will be updated to align more closely to students' study of history. 

In addition, tiered instruction for students in the elementary school will be implemented for reading and math. Students will be divided into several groups according to their ability level rather than grade level so that teachers can tailor their instruction to meet the child's needs, improve their readiness, and to build a strong foundation for learning.

On September 11, 2012, NHCS parents are required to attend a presentation that will explain classical schooling and tiered instruction in detail. Feel free to invite grandparents, friends, family members, and anyone else who may like to learn more about NHCS. The public is invited to attend. Contact the school to make a reservation before August 21 by emailing Nikki Eagle at neagle@northhillschristian.com. We recommend that parents read more information about Christian schooling on our website at xxxx prior to the meeting and consider reading xxxx, available at for xxx$

Several new and rigorous AP classes have been added to the high school program. Every high school student is issued a tablet PC to aid with technologically advanced learning.

Several facility renovations and improvements were completed over the summer; even more are planned in the near future as part of the school's master building plan.

Additions to the North Hills Family

Beverly Anderson

Middle School English teacher

Anderson previously taught for the Davidson County School System. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from High Point University in High Point, NC, and her Master of Education degree from Catawba College.  She has taught for more than a decade, has been Nationally Board Certified since 2005, and is eligible for K-8 teaching certification through the Association of Christian Schools International.

Stephen Brame

High School History teacher and Middle School Assistant Athletic Director

Brame earned his Master of Arts in Teaching degree with a concentration in history from North Carolina State University. His undergraduate degree in film is from the University of NC at Wilmington. He will teach high school history and a high school elective in film.

Anna McKinzie

Director of Elementary Music and Middle School Band

McKinzie attended Texas A&M at Commerce and graduated with a BA in music education with an emphasis in voice and piano. She taught piano and directed several children's choirs in Tennessee and Pennsylvania - while homeschooling her four children - before moving to North Carolina. She currently teaches private piano and directs a children's choir in Lexington.

Martha-Marie Smith

Middle School Math & Science teacher

Smith previously taught middle school at Hayworth Christian School in High Point, North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina, and is certified to teach grades K-8 by the Association of Christian Schools International.

Charissa Duncan

Athletic Director

Charissa Duncan has been promoted to Athletic Director for North Hills Christian School. Last year she served as assistant athletic director at North Hills, as well as an instructor for the school's gifted and special services program. In addition, she coached a number of sports for NHCS: middle school cross country, JV volleyball, elementary girls' basketball, and softball. Duncan is a graduate of Guilford College, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine and Health Science. She is pursuing a Masters in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. At Guilford, Duncan played softball and competed in cross country; she currently holds several team and career records. She received honorable mention conference honors, and was awarded the Guilford College Best Female Athlete and the Richard Joyce Most Improved Athlete awards.

Duncan will direct the school's competitive athletic program for junior kindergarten through high school which includes 21 sports teams. She will be aided by Stephen Brame, assistant athletic director for middle school sports. Kammi and Nathan Childers, assistant athletic directors for elementary sports and the school's community recreation league for junior kindergarten, kindergarten, and elementary students, will also assist in the program. Alongside assisting the athletic department, Kammi Childers will continue to teach high school math. Charissa Duncan will continue to serve on the faculty for the gifted and special services.

Offerings for 2012-2013
 

Athletics

Varsity sports include basketball (men's and women's), cross country (co-ed), golf, soccer, volleyball, softball, and baseball. Students who are interested in football may try out for the Cabarrus Stallions. The middle school participates in the PAC-8 competitive athletic conference. Middle school offerings include basketball (boys' and girls'), cheerleading, cross country (co-ed), golf, soccer (co-ed), volleyball (girls), and baseball. Elementary students compete in the J-PAC elementary school athletic conference. North Hills offers elementary basketball (boys' and girls'), cheerleading, and volleyball. The school also offers a community recreation league for students in junior kindergarten through fourth grade. Homeschool athletes may apply to play on select teams.

Co-curriculars, Clubs, and Advanced Courses

Co-curriculars for elementary school include various academic competitions and several after school clubs. Clubs and activities for middle and high school students include   National Honor Society, History Club, Junior Civitan, Seriously Gaming, Robotics Engineering, Praise Band, and "Great Books" Club. Private instruction for guitar, voice, violin, flute, and piano are available as well for an additional charge.   High school students are offered a bi-annual European tour to retrace the steps of the Renaissance and Reformation, and juniors and seniors attend an annual tour of colleges in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. NHCS also provides a comprehensive offering of Advanced Placement ® and honors classes for middle and high school students.

Service

NHCS has a school wide community service program. Middle and high school students may also participate in the school's student government program, internships with local businesses, and a teacher cadet program.

After school and before school care and summer day camp are available.

For more information, visit the school's website at www.norhhillschristian.com or contact Nikki Eagle, Director of Recruitment and Retention, at neagle@northhillschristian.com or by phone at (704) 636-3005 ext. 109.

20122013

Truth - Character - Service