Academics at HCS

Harvest Christian School exists to complement home and church, especially in academics.  A very active Education Committee
including teachers and parents is dedicated to choosing and maintaining the best curriculum choices to
meet the needs of our students, while maintaining a distinctly Christian worldview. 

English Curriculum

English and Language Arts curriculum comes from two sources.  K through 3rd grade use Abeka curriculum for its strong emphasis on phonics and ability to establish a strong foundation for reading.  4th though 12th grade classes use Bob Jones University Press curriculum for Literature because of its rigorous study of the elements of literature and its emphasis on understanding what is being read.  In addition, the 4th through 12th grade classes receive strong instruction and reinforcement of grammar rules through the use of the Easy Grammar curriculum.  At all grade levels, writing skills are taught and practiced.

Bible Curriculum

Bible instruction in included in every subject but is also given special consideration by grade.  The Pre-K through 5th grade classes use the Purposeful Design curriculum as the foundation of their Bible classes.  6th through 12th grade classes have the privilege of being led by local pastors who hold masters degrees in their field.  This emphasis on using the resources God has given us through local pastors to connect the real world to the Word of God distinguishes Harvest from the schools around us.

Science Curriculum

It is a privilege to be able to speak the name of God during a science class.  The science curriculum used by Harvest is published by Bob Jones University Press.  This curriculum emphasizes that science is simply the observation of the revelation of God through his creation.  Its emphasis is that the Word of God is infallible and that creation happened as given in the account in Genesis. Through science study and laboratory work, it becomes clear that a Christian worldview is compatible with science today.  The HCS science program is geared toward exposing a student to all branches of science and preparing a student for further science study at the college level. Each year Harvest hosts an Invention and Science Fair to show off the investigative talents of our students.

Math Curriculum

Whether we notice or not, mathematics is all around us.  The Kindergarten through 6th grade classes use Saxon mathematics curriculum to establish a solid foundation in math.  This curriculum uses a cyclical approach to teaching new concepts and reviewing older ones.  Once a student enters 7th grade, the math curriculum changes to one selected from Bob Jones University Press.  Classes are offered through the level of Algebra II.

History Curriculum

High School Graduation Requirements