HCS Offers K-12 Christian Education

Kindergarten

Elementary Level (grades K-6)

Classes are held in a traditional classroom setting.
Typical subjects are Bible, Reading, Spelling, English, Math, History, and Science, taught with a Biblical Worldview.
Reading is taught using the phonetic method.
Precursive is taught in Kindergarten through 2^nd grade, Cursive handwriting is introduced in 2^nd grade and continued throughout all upper grade levels.
Physical Education classes are held weekly by a qualified teacher.
General weekly music instructions are given by a qualified teacher.
Library time held once a week.
Reading incentive programs held throughout the year.
Math Madness held every March to challenge the students in their math facts
Classes take field trips throughout the year.
Kindergarten Graduation held at end of year.
Elementary Field Day is held in the last week of school each year.

Secondary Level (grades 7-12)

Class offerings meet or surpass state graduation requirements.
Alls subjects are integrated with a Biblical Worldview.
Math classes offered are basic 7^th grade Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.
English classes include grammar and literature.
History classes offered are Pennsylvania History, American History, World Geography, Government and Economics.
Science classes taught are Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
Foreign language classes include Spanish and possibly American Sign Language.
Students have required English, history, math, and science classes.
Physical Education class provided.
Opportunities for participation in fine arts competitions are available each spring.
Specialized tests offered are the ASVAB and the NSMQT.
Hope Christian School has an active honor society – an official Chapter of the Keystone Christian Honor Society.
Students take field trips pertinent to course studies.
Diploma is College track.

Other Offerings

Students assemble once a week for Chapel on their divisional level.
Private piano and instrumental lessons offered for an extra fee.
Students may try out for the band.
Christmas and Spring concerts held each year.
Library has over 8,000 books for all age levels.
Speech Therapist and Reading Specialist are provided through the Lincoln Intermediate Unit (LIU) when needed.
IOWA Achievement Test is administered to all grade levels, and the CogAT (school ability test) is administered to select grade levels.
KCEA academic tests and Creative Writing competition are offered to students in grades 4-12 every January.
Spirit Week and Family Fun Night held every February.