Our Curriculum

Elementary (1st - 6th) 

Subject Areas

Language Arts: We use The Good and the Beautiful for language arts. This curriculum includes phonics, reading, writing, spelling, literature, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, art, and geography. **Parents are responsible for purchasing this curriculum prior to the start of the school year. 

Math: We use The Good and the Beautiful for math. This curriculum emphasizes a multi-sensory, balanced approach to math instruction including direct instruction, hands-on activities, and exploration. **Parents are responsible for purchasing this curriculum prior to the start of the school year. 

Social Studies/History (4 year rotation): Social Studies encompasses the study of geography and civics, while history spans the exploration of ancient to modern civilizations. 

Science (4 year rotation): Includes hands-on unit studies in the areas of Physical Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Earth Science, Space Science, and Health and Safety. 

Elective Study: may include subjects such as nature study, foreign language, arts and crafts, geography, writing, STEM, civics, community service, community helpers, and music appreciation.

Middle School (7th & 8th)

Our middle school program fosters an environment of real-life applicable learning. Students are given materials and projects that challenge their critical thinking skills and encourage reasoning and debate to solve problems.

Subject Areas

Applied Language Arts: students learn language skills like reading, writing, speaking, and listening in a practical way, and actively use these skills to analyze information, express their ideas, and solve real-world problems across different genres of text, often incorporating critical thinking and research elements to enhance their understanding and communication abilities; essentially, going beyond grammar drills to apply language skills in meaningful contexts. Our applied language arts aims to equip students with practical skills to effectively communicate, analyze information, and engage with the world around them through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This curriculum is not intended to replace an at-home language arts curriculum. Students should continue their language arts curriculum of choice at home on the days they are not attending HLC.

Applied Math: the application of math concepts to solve real-world problems. Applied math connects mathematical theory to practical uses in fields like engineering, healthcare, and physics. All math curriculum completed within the program will be provided by HLC. This curriculum is not intended to replace an at-home math curriculum. Students should continue their math curriculum of choice at home on the days they are not attending HLC.

Social Studies/History (4 year rotation): Social Studies encompasses the study of geography and civics, while history spans the exploration of ancient to modern civilizations. 

Science (4 year rotation): Includes hands-on unit studies in the areas of Physical Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Earth Science, Space Science, and Health and Safety. 

Elective Study: may include but not limited to: public speaking, nature study, art appreciation, geography, STEM, civics, community service, and music appreciation.

Writing: Students at the HLC begin a writing program when they enter our middle school program. New writing concepts are taught in class and students are given writing assignments to complete at home. Assignments will sometimes require students to present their papers in the class.