Mission Statement

To educate students with an emphasis on college preparation, through academic and character development supplemented by the arts, athletics, and the humanities, with Christian values forming the underlying foundation.

Our Statement of Faith

These tenets of the Church define the Biblical perspective which informs a Northwood Academy education:

We believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, who loved us and gave His eternal Son that we might have everlasting life.

We believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, was crucified for our sins, buried and was resurrected from the dead. We believe He ascended into heaven and sits on the right hand of God and that He will judge each of us at the final Judgment.

We believe the Bible to be the only infallible, inerrant Word of God. That it is God-breathed and reveals God to man and is our guide for living.

We believe man's only hope of redemption is through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God's Son.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, that He indwells every believer. That He gives gifts to believers and enables us to live a victorious life.

We believe there is one church comprised of all born again believers. That the church is the body of Christ, equipped to do the work of Christ on earth.

We believe in the resurrection of the dead, in a literal heaven and hell. We believe that man is an eternal being who will exist forever. Where we spend eternity is determined by our living faith in Christ.

History

Northwood Academy serves approximately 800 students in K-4 through 12th grade. Students come from across the Charleston area and represent a variety of Christian denominations. When the school was founded in 1978, under the banner of Northwood Christian School, it boasted 80 students in one classroom. Today the school occupies two campuses, employs over 50 teachers, and is one of the ten largest SCISA schools.

To accommodate the continued growth, a cafeteria, gymnasium, and additional classrooms were added in 1980. To further enhance the school program, a two-story education building was completed in 1985. Finally, in 1993 under the name of Northwood Academy, an upper school facility was completed. This facility includes classrooms, a cafeteria, library, and separate gymnasium. In May of 2000, both campuses officially adopted the name of Northwood Academy.

The Lord has continued to bless the school in many ways. Our grade level Stanford Achievement Test scores are well above the percentile required for Advanced SCISA Accreditation. Also, our SAT scores have consistently been above the national average and we have had both National Merit and Commended Scholars.

Affiliations and Memberships

South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA)
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
College Board (CEEB)
South Carolina Occupation Information System (SCOIS)
Trident Admissions Council (TAC)
International Fellowship of Christian School Administrators (IFCSA)

Facilities

Lower School (K4-5th)

This campus is located on the property of Northwood Assembly. It includes a two story classroom building, a cafeteria, gymnasium, library, media center, children's chapel and kindergarten building. The Daycare facilities are adjacent to this structure and the school's business office is also located on this campus. Two playgrounds, an open field area, and ample parking complete the facility. The main auditorium of Northwood Assembly is also available for major school productions.

Upper School (6th-12th)

This campus sits on approximately 20 acres across the street from the lower school and consists of a 14,500 sq ft multi-level gymnasium, along with a lighted soccer field and baseball field. Also available is a fully equipped computer lab, a library, cafeteria, and large classrooms with Internet access. The cafeteria opens to a courtyard and the campus is surrounded with ample parking.

Hours of Operation

Lower School

School begins at 8:15 a.m. and dismisses at 3:00 p.m for 1st-5th graders. Before school care begins at 6:30 a.m. and after school care ends at 6:00 p.m. K4 & K5 AM classes begin at 8:15 a .m. and dismiss at 11:30 a.m. K4 & K5 PM classes begin at 12:00 p.m. and dismiss at 3:15 p.m. Before school care and after school care is available also from 6:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Upper School

Students on this campus follow a traditional 50 minute, six class schedule which begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. Before school care starts at 7:30 a.m. After school care begins at 3:30 p.m., is a paid service, and ends at 6:00 p.m.

Normal Bell Schedule Middle School		Normal Bell Schedule High School
Open Building	8:20	Open Building	8:20
Warning Bell	8:25	Warning Bell	8:25
Homeroom	8:30 - 8:40	Homeroom	8:30 - 8:40
1st period	8:45 - 9:35	1st period	8:45 - 9:35
2nd period	9:40 - 10:30	2nd period	9:40 - 10:30
3rd period	10:35 - 11:25	3rd period	10:35 - 11:25
Middle School Lunch	11:30 - 12:55	4th period	11:30 - 12:20
4th period	12:05 - 12:55	High School Lunch	12:25 - 12:55
5th period	1:00 - 1:50	5th period	1:00 - 1:50
6th period	1:55 - 2:45	6th period	1:55 - 2:45

Chapel Bell Schedule (#4)
Open Building	8:20
Warning Bell	8:25
Homeroom	8:30 - 8:40
Chapel	8:40 - 9:35
1st period	9:40 - 10:17
2nd period	10:22 - 10:59
3rd period	11:04 - 11:41
Middle School Lunch	11:41 - 12:11
Middle School 4th period	12:16 - 12:53
High School 4th period	11:46 - 12:23
High School Lunch	12:23 - 12:53
5th period	12:58 - 1:49
6th period	1:54 - 2:45

Directions to Northwood Academy

Uniforms

Please click here for the Uniform Policy

Student Dress Code

Northwood Academy is a uniform school for students in the 1st thru 12th grades.

General Dress Policies
Hairstyles must have no extremes of length, color or style.
Hats and caps are to be worn outdoors only.
Earrings on boys are prohibited.
No heavy chains or distracting jewelry.
Undergarments must not be visible.
No (real or play) tattoos.

K4/K5 are exempt from the uniform policy