Mission
To provide a learning environment for students who would benefit from a nontraditional high school setting. Students who are or may be at risk of dropping out will be provided an alternative educational setting in which they can succeed in their pursuit of a high school diploma.
The Charter Academy Staff works collaboratively with all Students, Parents, NCCA Board of Trustee members, NCES Executive Board of Directors, North Country High School Principals, Guidance Counselors, other educational team members and School Superintendents of all sending districts. The above named Educational Team will also work together to see to it that the North Country Charter Academy students are given the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, emotionally and physically both today and in the future.
Background
Established in 2004 through collaborate efforts of North Country Education Service Agency & 9 School District Superintendents
Success
Since 2004, NCCA has graduated116 students. Student post graduate placements include:
- Granite State College
- Keene State College
- University of Hawaii
- University of West Virginia
- No. Essex Community College, MA
- Wyoming Technical Institute
- NH Community Technical College
- LNA Program, NH
- State Firefighting Level 2
- Longy School of Music, MA
- Advanced Technical Institute-Virginia
- Becket College, MA
- Floral Design Course, Online
- McIntosh College
Locations
NCCA serves students located in over 4000 geographical square miles at our two locations:
Littleton Center - Main Office, 260 Cottage Street, Suite A, Littleton, NH
Lancaster Center - 4 Mayberry Lane, Lancaster, NH
Districts
- SAU#03 Berlin
- SAU#07 Colebrook
- SAU#20 Gorham
- SAU#23 Woodsville
- SAU#84 Littleton
- SAU#35 Profile
- SAU#36 White Mountains Regional
- SAU#58 Groveton, Stark, Northumberland, Stratford
- SAU#68 Lin-Wood
- SAU#18 Vermont
Academics
Upon acceptance into the Academy students will be given academic assessments to measure math, reading and writing skills. In coordination with sending school districts, an individual learning plan will be established to address credit requirements. Each center offers students either a morning or afternoon academic session depending on availability. Littleton: 8:00AM to 11:00AM or 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Lancaster: 8:30AM to 11:30AM or 11:30PM to 2:30PM.
Work Study Requirement
For eleven hours per week, NCCA students will complete their school day through one of three options : employment, vocational skills training in one of the North Country's Career and Technical Centers, or in an approved community work study placement.
School Days & Calendar
The North Country Charter Academy will follow its own conventional 180 day school year calendar.
Eligibility
NCCA receives student referrals from over 15 NH high schools, two VT school districts, impacting over 45 communities. All students must go through an intake interview process:
Between the ages of 14-21 years old
High school dropout
Enrolled in a grade between 7-12
At-risk of dropping out of high school
STUDENT and PARENT must demonstrate commitment
Diploma Options
- Sending School District Diploma
- North Country Charter Academy Diploma
Find out more about the North Country Charter Academy by calling 603-444-1535.
Class of 2007
Class of 2006