Dear New NCS Students and Families, Welcome! We are thrilled that you are joining the NCS community and want to make sure that your transition is as smooth as possible. To that end, please make note of our Major Dates Calendar for 2026-2027 and upcoming new family and orientation events. These gatherings and events are wonderful opportunities for students, parents, and guardians to learn more about life at NCS and to get to know other grade-level families. As a reminder, please complete student health forms (required for all students) by the July 15 deadline. Stay tuned for an email from NCS in May with additional back-to-school resources. In the meantime, please reach out with any questions. We can’t wait to see you on the Close! Warmly, Jessica North Macie Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid |  |
Action Items
| Health Forms for All Grades |
| For all new incoming students, please fill out and submit signed forms by July 15. Please note that several forms require a physician’s signature. |
| Course Request Process for Incoming Grades 7 - 12 |
Families of students entering Grades 7 - 12 will engage in a course request process in the spring.
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| Language and Math Placement for Incoming Grades 8 - 12 |
| Please submit the following form before Monday, April 13, and plan to attend the Saturday, May 9, testing date at NCS in person. Timely completion of the placement process ensures the best opportunity for course registration. Please adhere to the given timeline and know that any changes to it may impact the course placement process. Families currently living abroad or outside the Washington Metropolitan region should complete the form linked above and can expect to hear from an admissions team member to coordinate a testing plan. |
| World Language Selection for Incoming Grades 4 - 6 |
| The Lower School offers French or Spanish for study. Please submit the following form to select your student’s World Language choice no later than Wednesday, June 3. |
Spring & Summer Welcome Events
Welcome to Upper School: April 22, 5:30 - 7:00 pm (for rising Grade 9 students/parents/guardians)
Welcome to Middle School: April 23, 5:30 - 7:30 pm (for rising Grades 7-8 students/parents/guardians)
Welcome to Grade 5: May 30, 8:15 - 9:15 am (for parents/guardians)
Welcome to Grade 6: June 2, 8:15 - 9:15 am (for parents/guardians)
Welcome to Grade 4: June 2, 5:30 - 6:30 pm (for parents/guardians)
Prep for Success: Aug. 13 - 14 (for new students entering Grades 7-12)
Orientation for All Grade 9 Students: Aug. 15 (for new and returning students)
Grade 4 Information Session: Aug. 21, 5:00 - 6:00 pm (for parents/guardians)
New Parent/Guardian Dinner with Head of School Elinor M. Scully: Aug. 21, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Grades 5 and 6 Welcome and Information Session: Aug. 22, 8:30 - 10:00 am (for new students/parent/guardians)