2022-2023 Classes & Electives

We are excited to introduce our themes and classes for the upcoming year!

Social Studies Themes

K-2nd Grade - Hideaways in History

3rd-6th - Hideaways in History

Learn more about Hideaways in History here!

For our Upper School, Here are Our Classes!

Social Studies: Medieval History Reformation and Revolution! (All Students)

Math: Algebra 1, and Algebra 2 (HS) Math Foundations 1 & 2 (7th/8th)

Science: Astronomy (All Students)

English: Literature and Language, Advanced Literature and Language

New Electives on Thursdays!

OPTIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Spanish Class through Babbel

Interested in getting your world language credit? Email michaelb@northerndiscoveryacademy.com

Our social studies class forms the core of our educational year and is the springboard for our art, hands-on learning, projects, writing assignments, and more!

K-6th Grade

Campus Features

Young Learners - Grades K to 2

Middlers - Grades 3 to 6

Nature & Science Focused

Wooded Campus

Outdoor Learning

Space for Exploration and Fun

DISCOVERY THURSDAY for Grades 3-6

5490 E. 48th Street

Newaygo, Michigan

Middlers - Grades 3 to 6

Young Learners - Grades K to 2

Middlers - Grades 3 to 6

POD 1 - Paragraph Writing

POD 2 - Mathematics

POD 3 - Thinking Biblically

POD 4 - Social Studies

POD 5 - Science

POD 6 - Project Hour or Spelling Showdown

POD 7 - Phys Ed & Chess

Young Learners - Grades K to 2

POD 1 - Reading & Phonics

POD 2 - Mathematics

POD 3 - Meeting God Bible Class

OLDER POD 4 - Social Studies

YOUNGER POD 4 - Loose Parts Play

POD 5 - Investigative Science

POD 6 - Activities Hour

POD 7 - P.E. and Free Time!

GRADES 3-6! Explore This Year's Theme In-Depth with Experiments, Hands-On Fun & Games!

At our Newaygo campus, young students will dive deep into the theme we are studying called, Hideaways in History, with four long periods to explore nature, history, culture, art, and try-it experiences! Check out all the details at the Discovery Thursday for K-6 Page!

JUNIOR HIGH & SENIOR HIGH! Customize Electives and Build Your Transcript on Discovery Thursday!

Electives are offered for junior and senior high NDA students. Students can choose which electives they'd like to take, allowing them to customize their transcript! These classes meet on Discovery Thursday. Electives begin at 9:30, though NDA students meet at 8:30 for a first-period math class on Thursday before electives begin on Thursday.

Check Out Elective Courses for Junior/Senior High Students on the Discovery Thursday Jr/Sr Page!
Note that some classes may not be held if most students select the other options in a given time slot. Also note that:

Some classes incur an extra fee to cover class expenses.
Some classes require that students provide their own supplies (such as a instrument or laptop, etc.)
Students must sign up for both semesters of any year-long classes.

Know what you want? Register for your choices by submitting an inquiry! (Submit this form!)

2022-2023 Classes & Electives

K-6th Grade

Campus Features

Young Learners - Grades K to 2

Middlers - Grades 3 to 6

Middlers - Grades 3 to 6

Young Learners - Grades K to 2

Middlers - Grades 3 to 6

Young Learners - Grades K to 2

Young Learners - Grades K to 2

Young Learners - Grades K to 2

7th-12th Grade

Campus Features

Junior & Senior High

Junior & Senior High

Junior & Senior High

Junior & Senior High

Junior & Senior High

PLUS! DISCOVERY THURSDAY

GRADES 3-6! Explore This Year's Theme In-Depth with Experiments, Hands-On Fun & Games!

JUNIOR HIGH & SENIOR HIGH! Customize Electives and Build Your Transcript on Discovery Thursday!