The North Country Charter Academy

The North Country Charter Academy Littleton - Lancaster NH

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North Country Charter Academy Class of 2015

Mission

North Country Charter Academy (NCCA) provides a rigorous, relevant and engaging education with high standards and expectations which prepares students for life through a personalized, competency-based program that creates confident, career-ready individuals.

Vision

North Country Charter Academy (NCCA) will provide a learning environment focused on personalized learning for students who may be at risk of dropping out of high school or who have dropped out. Students will be provided an alternative educational setting in which they can succeed in preparation for college and career readiness within the scope of the global economy.

Background

NCCA was established in 2004 through collaborative efforts of North Country Education Services Agency and nine School District Superintendents.

Success

Since 2004, NCCA has graduated 362 students. Student post graduate placements include:

Raymond Burton Award
Each year, a member of the graduating class is awarded the very special Raymond Burton Award. Executive Councilor Raymond Burton was well-liked and respected by his constituents and the people that he served in his district. The graduate chosen to receive the award in his name displays the attributes personified in Councilor Burton, demonstrating that he or she is accountable, dependable, compassionate, caring, kind, attentive and dedicated.

Locations

NCCA serves students located in over 4000 geographical square miles at our two locations:

Littleton site
Littleton Center - Main Office, 260 Cottage Street, Suite A, Littleton, NH

Lancaster Site
Lancaster Center - 4 Mayberry Lane, Lancaster, NH

Districts

New Hampshire

Vermont

Academics

Upon acceptance into the Academy, student records from the sending school district are reviewed. An academic assessment using Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) is given as well as a writing sample, a vocabulary assessment and a math assessment.

Littleton: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lancaster: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Extended Learning Elective (ELE):

As part of the NCCA curriculum, students have the option to participate and complete an Extended Learning Elective Program while in attendance at NCCA. The ELE gives the student an opportunity to acquire Elective credits in the classroom or outside the classroom in order to meet the needs of students with different talents, interests and development.

School Days & Calendar

The North Country Charter Academy will follow its own conventional 180 day school year calendar. Click here for the 2014/2015 School Calendar (15 KB PDF)

Eligibility

All students must go through an intake interview process.

Diploma Options

Find out more about the North Country Charter Academy
by calling 603-444-1535.

2014-2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Meeting Schedule
8:00 am to 10:00 am

North Country Health Consortium Conference Room
260 Cottage Street 2nd Floor, Littleton, NH

January 21, 2016 - 3rd Thursday
March 17, 2016 - 3rd Thursday
May 19, 2016 - 3rd Thursday
June 16, 2016 - 3rd Thursday

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