Parent FAQ
What is the first day of school for Naples Classical?
Tuesday, August 06, 2024.
Meet the Teacher dates to be announced.
Where do I find the NCA Academic Calendar AND Contact Teachers by email?
What are Naples Classical’s school hours and drop-off/pick-up times?
8:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Students who need to arrive prior to 7:30 a.m. will have the opportunity to join the Before Care program. Students should not be dropped off before 7:30 a.m. unless they are in the Before Care program. Scroll down for more info on Before & After Care.
Early Dismissal Procedures
As the school year progresses, we understand that there may be times a scholar has to be released from school prior to the 3:00 p.m. dismissal time. Please notify the classroom teacher, and attendance@naplesclassical.org the name of the student(s) and the time they are to be released. Please note, there is no early dismissal after 2:00 p.m. If a parent arrives after 2:00 p.m., parent must go through carline.
What do I do if my child is absent or needs to be absent?
A detailed list of excused and unexcused absences is in the NCA Family Handbook. The student's parent or legal guardian should make a call to the school or give advance written notification to the school when a student will be absent for excused reasons. Validated Absences: Brief illness, appointments, and family business are considered absences for purposes of meeting attendance policy requirements. Non-medical absences must be documented by written notes from parents. All notes can be sent to school with the student on the first day returning to school or scanned and emailed.
Are there any specific Naples Classical car line instructions?
You will receive emails regarding the PikMyKid dismissal program. Students who need to arrive prior to 7:30 a.m. will have the opportunity to join the Before Care program. Children should not be dropped off before 7:30 a.m. unless they are in the Before Care program. Afternoon pickup (carline) will start lining up at 2:30 p.m., no earlier. After Care will end at 6:00 p.m. Please note there will be specific directions for carline coming soon!
How to authorize others to pick-up my student?
You will add authorized pick up persons in the PikMyKid application.
What is Naples Classical’s attendance and tardiness policy?
Please refer to our attendance policies including parental reporting, excused absences, tardiness, early removal/dismissal, etc.
Where do I find all the handbooks, school policies and forms such as medical, permissions, transportation, and the like?
Go to the Current Families navigation button and go to the Forms, Handbooks & Policies page.
What safety and security plan is in place for the school?
Naples Classical will have full-time security on the school grounds. A Visitor Management Software program is also in place to perform background checks for all visitors to the school campus. We have consulted with a Safety and Security Task Force made up of former law enforcement and other security experts. The school has a Threat Assessment Team and an Active Assailant Team, ensuring procedures are in place and effective in the case of an emergency. Monthly random Emergency Drills for all teams, teachers, staff and students will be held.
What is Naples Classical’s uniform policy?
Visit our Uniform Policy page for the academy’s Uniform Policy with a Q&A.
Does Naples Classical have a Before and After Care Program?
Yes, Before & After School Enrichment will be offered.
Does Naples Classical offer food service?
Our Food Service provider is Whitsons. Here is a link to their NCA website.
Where can I find the school calendar?
Is there any bus transportation available?
Naples Classical Academy cannot offer bus transportation at this time.
What is the Naples Classical School Supply Program?
School Supply List will be added soon.
Will Naples Classical offer any sports programs and clubs?
We plan to have both sports and clubs! Click on Clubs and Sports to see those activities that are already in the planning stage. Contact our Athletic Director Nahum St. Fort nfort@naplesclassical.org with any questions you may have.
Is there anything I can do to help?
There will be volunteer opportunities. Click Here to sign up as a volunteer.
Who can I contact if I have other specific questions?
- For questions related to academics, student services, teachers, curriculum, schedules, instructional positions, and uniforms, please email our Interim Head of School, Dr. Lisa Rochefort
- For operational questions related to facilities, safety and security, before and after care, fundraising, food services, events, and non-instructional positions, please email our School Operations Manager, Mr. Ricciardelli at jricciardelli@naplesclassical.org.
- For questions related to lottery applications, enrollment and registration, please email our Operations Specialist at registrar@naplesclassical.org
- Have a question that doesn't fit any of the above? Send your question(s) to Info@naplesclassical.org and we'll get it to the right staff member to answer your question(s).