Christian Philosophy

NPCSAA is organized as a Chrisitan Association.  Schools wishing to become members must demonstrate that they are a Chrisitian organization, have a mission and a Chrisitan curriculum and staff read more

About Our Accreditation Process
PURPOSE 

     The purpose of the Accreditation Program is to establish high, uniform standards among NPCSAA member schools. Achievement of accreditation status represents a standard of excellence that is recognized by other institutions and the constituency of the community in which the school is located. Accreditation requirements identify educational and spiritual criteria which establish high expectations for Christian schools. Parents seek accredited schools because they believe such schools offer a quality program. Likewise, the larger communities of business and higher education value the standard of excellence established by school accreditation.

     To become accredited, a Christian school will complete a self-study evaluation and open their school to an on-site visit by a qualified team of educators who will examine its program to determine whether it is being operated within the published guidelines of the accrediting agency. NPCSAA standards are similar to those of other recognized educational accrediting agencies.  

LEVELS OF ACCREDITATION 

      In the accreditation process, a school progresses from Applicant to Candidacy to Accreditation. A school may remain in Applicant status or Candidacy status for a maximum of two years after being accepted by the Accreditation Commission. If significant progress is not made toward accreditation within this two year time frame, a school will be dropped from the accreditation process. At the end of this two year time frame, a school must submit a new application and pay an additional application fee.

1. Applicant Status: A school is in Applicant status from the time an official application is filed with the Executive Director until all items have been received and accepted by the Accreditation Commission. A school at this stage of accreditation may only refer to themselves as being an Applicant with NPCSAA. 

2. Candidacy Status: Once a school's preliminary visit has been completed and the accompanying documentation have been received and accepted by the Accreditation Commission, the school will be advanced to Candidacy status and assigned a chairperson as an advisor. After the school receives their formal notice that their preliminary visit report has been accepted, they may refer to themselves as having Candidacy status with NPCSAA.

About Our Accreditation Process
PURPOSE 

     The purpose of the Accreditation Program is to establish high, uniform standards among NPCSAA member schools. Achievement of accreditation status represents a standard of excellence that is recognized by other institutions and the constituency of the community in which the school is located. Accreditation requirements identify educational and spiritual criteria which establish high expectations for Christian schools. Parents seek accredited schools because they believe such schools offer a quality program. Likewise, the larger communities of business and higher education value the standard of excellence established by school accreditation.

     To become accredited, a school will complete a self-study evaluation and open their school to an on-site visit by a qualified team of educators who will examine its program to determine whether it is being operated within the published guidelines of the accrediting agency. NPSCAA standards are similar to those of other recognized educational accrediting agencies.

LEVELS OF ACCREDITATION 

      In the accreditation process, a school progresses from Applicant to Candidacy to Accreditation. A school may remain in Applicant status or Candidacy status for a maximum of two years after being accepted by the Accreditation Commission. If significant progress is not made toward accreditation within this two year time frame, a school will be dropped from the accreditation process. At the end of this two year time frame, a school must submit a new application and pay an additional application fee.

1. Applicant Status: A school is in Applicant status from the time an official application is filed with the Executive Director until all items have been received and accepted by the Accreditation Commission. A school at this stage of accreditation may only refer to themselves as being an Applicant with NPSCAA. 

2. Candidacy Status: Once a school's preliminary visit has been completed and the accompanying documentation have been received and accepted by the Accreditation Commission, the school will be advanced to Candidacy status and assigned a chairperson as an advisor. After the school receives their formal notice that their preliminary visit report has been accepted, they may refer to themselves as having Candidacy status with NPSCAA. 

3. Accreditation: Upon completion of the on-site visit, the visiting team will submit a report and recommendation to the Accreditation Commission. The Accreditation Commission then makes a status report to the NPCSAA Board. Accreditation may be granted by the NPCSAA Board for a maximum of five years (length may be granted to be concurrent with a regionally accredited school). A school may refer to themselves as Accredited by NPCSAA upon receipt of the notice of approval by the NPCSAA Board. 
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Why become accredited?

• Accreditation represents the school as a credible and reputable organization
• Higher Standards of Education
• Third Party Oversight
• It demonstrates to the clientele that the school is serious about its mission

What is accreditation?

Accreditation is a process of validation in which schools, colleges, universities and other institutions of higher learning are evaluated.  read more