About NCCS

            Using the Maryland State Voluntary Curriculum as our starting point, students will build a solid foundation in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts.

            Our vision includes small class sizes, creative opportunities for learning, and most importantly, the time for students to own the concepts that they study.  Differences between individuals are acknowledged and celebrated.

            We feel strongly about the value of character education.  At North Carroll Community School, students and teachers alike belong to a community that values, teaches, and expects courtesy, cooperation, and respect.

Administrative Heads

            The persons responsible for the day to day operations of North Carroll Community School are Scot M. Lynn and Diane L. Havighurst.

            The duties of the Administrators shall include:

• Ensuring that the delivery of instruction is appropriate for the mission and philosophy of North Carroll Community School
• Ensuring that a safe, orderly learning environment is maintained
• Resolving discipline issues that are beyond the authority of the classroom teacher
• Participating in the resolution of conflict between parents and the classroom teacher
• Answering, or designating an employee to answer, questions about the mission, philosophy, and practices of North Carroll Community School posed by outside parties

Admissions Criteria

            North Carroll Community School seeks to enroll students who are naturally curious and desire to engage in learning.  Our community is best suited to students and families that value learning, connections, sound character, and cooperative spirit.

            Age requirements for our program are as follows:

              In order for students to be enrolled in the Kindergarten program for the 2007-2008 school year, students must be five years old by September 1, 2008.  Academic waivers may be granted to students who do not meet the age requirement provided that they have successfully completed an academic screening assessment and it has been determined that entrance into the Kindergarten program is in the best interest of the student.

            In order to accommodate space requirements and preserve a low student-teacher ratio, enrollment is limited.  Enrollment will be considered full at the point when the teacher-student ratio can no longer be maintained at 17 students to 1 teacher for areas of core academic study, or at such time when the administrator determines that the number of students will adversely affect the quality of the instructional program.  In the event that enrollment is at capacity, prospective students will be placed on a waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis until a space becomes available.  Once a student is enrolled, a child may continue at North Carroll Community School as long as the enrollment contract terms are met and the experience proves to be satisfying for both the student and the school.

            Admissions preference is given to siblings of children currently enrolled in the school.  North Carroll Community School seeks families who are committed to the ideals and practices of the school and who see themselves as partners in their children’s education.

            Our admission process is an “open enrollment” meaning that we do not have a deadline for application to our program.  Applications will be considered as long as enrollment is not at capacity.  In order for students to be enrolled, we must have a completed application, recommendation form, parent survey form, enrollment form, signed contract, and completed screening interview.  In addition, payment of the enrollment and book fees must be completed before a student can be enrolled.

            By the nature of our program, different learning styles are encouraged and celebrated.  North Carroll Community School does not offer a special education program or employ specially trained teachers or support staff.

            North Carroll Community School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, or national or ethnic origin in administration of the admission policy, educational policy, or any school administered program.

Student – Teacher Ratio

            Because our school philosophy is based on the value of differentiated instruction, the student – teacher ratio at North Carroll Community School will be maintained at no more than 17 students to 1 teacher.  This means that each teacher will have no more than 17 students assigned solely to him/her for any period of core academic instruction.

(Core academic instruction includes instruction in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.)

Organizational Structure of North Carroll Community School