Summer Information

Dear Parents and Students,

The capacity to read is a precious gift of God and is critical today, particularly for students in the Christian school. Christians must continue to be people of the Word. God Himself chose the Bible to communicate to us the truth of His love and grace.

Excellence in education requires a literary education. It is the unique privilege and responsibility of the Christian English teacher to cultivate in students a taste for what is “excellent,” as Philippians 4:8 recommends. A Christian literature program is one in which students are taught to read great literature and to think, as Christian, as they read. At NCCS, our goal is to instill the student with the tools necessary to read, analyze and appreciate good literature. Our program will promote critical reading and cultivate the habit of reading with discernment and an awareness of larger contexts and deeper implications.

Judgments and evaluations are necessary when considering characters in novels, themes in reading selections, and criticism of plots. At NCCS the standard by which literature is evaluated is God's Word. The opportunity to evaluate a character's motivation, behavior, and the results of his behavior from a Christian perspective is a unique and valuable experience in Christian education. What better way to evaluate and appreciate literature than by the standard of God's truth? Analytical questions, posed in the discussion of literature, should prompt students to apply their knowledge of God's laws and also sharpen and refine their thinking skills.

To this end, and because continued reading reinforces skills, we are continuing our summer reading program. Requirements for regular courses include three books while Honors classes will read four. Students should read the books from the list for the grade level/class they will enter in August.

Please see the attachments below for summer reading and supply lists.