Academics at Harford Christian
History
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 does not discriminate on the basis of race or national origin in administering our educational programs or financial policies.
Harford Christian School has enjoyed an excellent academic reputation since the school’s founding in 1966. Our devoted and professional staff members approach the task of Christian education with enthusiasm. The scope and sequence of the curriculum is founded upon a comprehensive biblical worldview, culminating in a broad and diverse high school offering of courses in English, math, science, Bible and foreign language.
Enrollment
Pre-school & Elementary: 274 (87 in Kindergarten and 187 in Elementary)
Junior High & High School: 142
345 Maryland residents, 60 Pennsylvania and 1 international student
Student Performance
Grades 1-8 all achieved above-average rankings nationally on the Iowa Assessments.
Honors Courses
11 courses are available in foreign language, math, and science: Pre- Calculus, Calculus, Physics, Biology II, Spanish III, Spanish IV, Chemistry II, German III, German IV, Physiology, Environmental Science and Engineering
Foreign Language
4-year programs in German and Spanish
Fine Arts
Band, Chorus, Art, Advanced Art, Speech, Drama, Piano and Instrumental Pedagogy
Graduation Requirements
English 4
Math 4
Bible 4
Social Studies 3
Science 3
Technology 2
Foreign Lang. 1
Health/PE 1
Fine Arts 1
Electives 2
Comm. Service 1 (75 hrs)
TOTAL: 26
Faculty
36 faculty members, 2 administrators and 20 support staff
Grading Scale
Our Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated on a weighted gradient scale. Courses marked with an “H” on the transcript are honors courses and are weighted. Our lowest passing mark is 64.5%.
Envirothon
The environmental science team has won the Harford County Envirothon competition for more than ten consecutive years and three times state championships in 2008, 2012 and 2013 and and placed seventh In North America in 2012. Our team recaptured its first place title in 2019. HCS finished 2nd at the county level in 2022, and 2023.
Science Electives
Biology II, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Physiology, Physics, Environmental Science
Alumni
An estimated 90% of our over 1400 graduates enter a college or university. Five recent graduates are enrolled in Doctoral programs in medicine and science.
Accreditation
HCS is fully accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education, American Association of Christian Schools, North American Christian Schools Acrediting Agency, and The National Council for Private School Accreditation.
Grade Values
