Welcome to the Website of Harford Christian School
Harford Christian School exists to serve families by offering academic excellence within a Christian worldview, all to the glory of God. We welcome admissions applications from students/families who desire the same.
Harford Christian School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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Harford Christian School is an exciting place where hundreds of students learn in a caring and nurturing environment. With a 100% biblical worldview, our devoted and expert teachers and staff approach the task of Christian education with joyful sobriety.
As we enter our 50th academic year, accredited by the American Association of Christian Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education, as well as The National Council for Private School Accreditation. we are more committed than ever to the cause of Christian Education.
HCS has enjoyed an excellent academic reputation since the school’s founding in 1966 and students continue to excel. The entire scope and sequence of the curriculum from kindergarten through twelfth grade culminates in a broad and diverse high school offering of courses in English, math, science, computer, Bible and foreign language. The Harford Christian experience places heavy emphasis on fine arts. Concert band, vocal choirs, and bell choirs are musical outlets for hundreds of students. A gifted fine arts team teaches private and group lessons helping students develop their speaking, singing, musical, and stage skills in a host of different venues. Performances occur repeatedly throughout our calendar year. Athletics at HCS are uniquely tied to a rich and successful heritage playing in our own Christian school conference, as well as competing with many public and private schools in our region. Hundreds of students from 6th grade and up enjoy opportunities in a full offering of fall, winter and spring sports.
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Wouldn’t you go a few more miles for something really special?
Ask about our safe and affordable transportation options! Private school transportation is a rare find and is a life line for working families. In addition to providing quality, affordable education for students K4 – grade 12, we offer safe, reliable transportation at reasonable rates.
Harford Christian currently offers transportation to families in Cecil, Harford, and Baltimore counties in Maryland. Bus transportation to HCS is also provided to Southeastern and Red Lion School District residents in Pennsylvania at no charge by those school districts.
Step Inside of Our School
The warm, nurturing environment and bustling energy of Harford Christian School cannot be described. Our Welcome Video will give you a glimps of what you will experience when you visit with us.
If you are considering Harford Christian School, this eleven minute overview of our academic, fine arts and athletic programs, as well as student testimonials, is well worth your time. It also highlights special programs such as our Environmental Science program. We hope that you will decide to visit! Meanwhile, enjoy an aerial view of our beautiful campus.
Our Open House is different! We also offer personal tours!
We would love to host you at our Open House and share our school ministry with you. Bring your family and join us for a 10:00 presentation followed by
staff interactions and building tours. Our next Open House is on March 2nd but in the meantime, we can schedule a private tour. Click here to learn more and to register.
Although there is no better way to learn about our school than our Open House presentation, we will make time for a personal tour for you and a shadow day for your child.
OPEN HOUSE & TOURS
Thank you for considering Harford Christian School!
Everything about shadowing, testing, facility tours and enrollment is made as convenient as possible for busy families. Harford Christian School has year-round rolling enrollment and easy transfers.
We hope you will find everything you need to get information and complete your enrollment online. Find information on tuition and fees, our admission process, shadow day opportunities and to request more information.
ENROLLMENT INFO
Kindergarten
Constructed in 1980 the June McKnight Kindergarten Center is a two-story building with four spacious classrooms, each equipped with restrooms. The lower level serves as 5th Grade classrooms, and the bell choir rehearsal area and large meeting area for various assemblies. A dynamic playground system exists behind the building and serves the kindergarten and elementary populations.
Completed in 1973, this facility houses approximately 250 students in grades seven through twelve. A spacious and full library and a regulation size gymnasium exist in addition to fourteen classrooms. A computer lab with thirty PC’s serves as the technology instruction center for the high school. The administrative offices find their home in this bustling facility of learning and activities. The gymnasium converts into the fine arts performance area for concerts, dramatic productions and commencement activities.
Grades one through six meet for instruction in the original church building. Fourteen classrooms on three levels house the elementary students for instruction. A computer lab, music room, art room, and special education classrooms are an integral part of the facility. The nurse’s office, teacher work rooms, and sanctuary are located in the elementary building, also.
Harford Christian Schools has beautifully maintained athletic fields for soccer, field hockey, and summer camps.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
National Council for Private School Education
American Association of Christian Schools
North American Christian School Accrediting Agency