Student Life

What are the arrival and departure times?

Arrival time is between 8:00 and 8:25

Departure time is between 3:20 and 3:35

Does HCS have uniforms?

HCS uses Land’s End for uniform purchases for grades 1 – 12. K-4 and K-5 may wear their play clothes.

Does HCS have food service?

  • HCS does have food preparation services for students
  • HCS do have lunchroom staff for Kindergarten through 6th grade students who will heat-up foods that are received in the classroom in the morning
  • HCS does have an on-line heat-up menu for orders to be heated up and delivered at lunchtime
  • A local outside pizza vendor delivers pizza two days per week based upon on-line pre-orders
  • Students in grades 7th-12th have microwave access for their heat-up and the same on-line pre-orders mentioned above

How is transportation handled?

Harford Christian office affordable transportation by van or bus service. Over the summer, routes are determined by our transportation director and families will be contacted with pickup places and times.

Does HCS have a prom?

HCS has a spring formal event for senior high students. This event is typically held at a local banquet venue and provides wholesome opportunities for students to develop social graces while enjoying one another’s company. HCS staff are well-represented at the formal banquet.

Does HCS offer summer camps?

In June, July and August, our campus is buzzing with activity as students have fun with purpose. Students engage in wholesome, vigorous activities. It is a great time to get acquainted. The camps are run by our staff and include Bible, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Fine Arts, STEM and Chess Camps. Registration opens in February.

Are there field trips?

Students will have opportunities for educational field trips to DC, Virginia, New York and Philadelphia. International travel is also available for students enrolled in foreign language classes.

Is it easy to transfer to HCS?

We offer year-round rolling enrollment and easy transfers. Our staff is very hands-on and welcoming and our students have a reputation for being friendly and welcoming.

How does HCS handle political correctness regarding cultural issues?

HCS prioritizes being biblically correct rather than being politically correct. Political correctness in our culture often runs contrary to God’s instruction regarding purity until marriage, same-sex attraction, God-ordained biological identity, and the teaching of history. We are committed to Christian worldview in all things.

What are your graduates doing?

While a percentage of our graduates enter the trades or the military, the majority are entering two-year or four-year continuing education programs. We encourage our graduates to strongly consider continuing their education at a Christian college or university. Below is a pdf of colleges and universities where many of our graduates continue their education.

What does technology look like at HCS?

Students are not permitted to carry cell phones or communication devices during the school day. Our classrooms are equipped with BenQ instructional technology and our technology education subscribes to a scope and sequence that has an HCS graduate very competent in both Office 365 and Google platforms. Additional computer electives are offered in programming, advanced Excel, and design.

Is HCS accredited?

  • HCS is accredited through the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS), Middle States Association (MSA), and the North American Christian School Accrediting Agency (NACSAA).  Accreditation demands that a school routinely conduct a thorough self-study, then bring an outside team of school leaders onto campus to affirm that self-study.  Long-range planning for school improvement, along with teacher certification and professional development are key components in the accreditation process.