Quality Education in a Christian Environment
EDUCATION
Providing children with a quality education is a precious gift that parents
can offer. It is an investment that grows in value over time and endures. As
a parent, you want to give your child the best education possible, which will prepare them to become responsible and well-regarded adults. To accomplish this, it is crucial to guarantee that your child receives a Christian education
This is because:
• When children learn about God and Christianity at school, it reinforces their faith. Although parents can teach their children about God at home, the lessons learned at school can stay with them for life and help them navigate the challenges they may face in the future.
•Children are taught Christian values in Christian schools, which provide a solid foundation for their development. These values are imparted without ambiguity, allowing children to distinguish right from wrong and become true Christians. It is widely recognized that values it's best taught to children at a young age, and Christian schools are the ideal setting for this.
• When children attend Christian schools and study alongside their kids, they are less likely to make poor decisions. Children are more likely to make positive Christian schools prioritize academic excellence as their primary focus, providing students with various choices to excel.Their educational system is designed to provide a distraction-free environment for students, helping them concentrate on their studies and excel in their lessons and exams. This approach motivates children to work hard and achieve academic success.
• Enrolling your child in a Christian school can provide them with excellent teachers who serve as positive role models. As young learners are highly impressionable, they often imitate the behavior of their parents and teachers.Christian schools ensure that their teachers offer an optimistic and nurturing environment for the children's development, which reinforces positive behavior and promotes a healthy learning experience.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” - Job 28:28
Harris Christian Education
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be available March 10, 2025.
We are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. If you miss the deadline, please contact us. Applications are available on our website. The applicant is responsible for completing all steps in the application process. Your application will be considered for admission only after all required documentation has been received by HCE.
Harris Christian Education
Step 1 - Submit Forms
Admissions Required Supplemental Forms - The following additional forms are necessary to complete your application file. Please complete all required forms and submit them to appropriate recipients for completion. Recommendations, transcripts, and reference forms must be mailed directly to HCE and should not
be turned in with the application. The required supplemental forms are also included in the application packet.
Step 2 - Entrance Testing
Upon receipt of all application materials, the Admissions Office will contact parents to schedule entrance testing. Testing is required for students applying for Kindergarten through grade 5.
Step 3 - Interview
Following receipt of a complete application (with all supplemental materials) and completion of entrance testing, the Admissions. The office will contact parents to set up a family interview with the School Principal and/or Head
of School.
Step 4-Admissions Committee Review
Following the interview, student applications will be presented to the Admissions Committee for review. Parents will be notified regarding acceptance within two weeks following the interview.
Admissions decisions are made through our admissions committee's
careful and thoughtful process. HCE has a rolling admission policy and will
process completed applications as long as space is available. Applications are considered complete and processed for enrollment only after HCE has received all required documentation. Applications received after September 1, are not guaranteed to be processed by the first day of school.
HCE admits students of any race, color, or national and ethnic origin to
all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate based on race, color, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its education policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Tuition Assistance 2025-2026 School
HCE offers discounts to children from financially distressed families.
The board members are responsible for reviewing and approval of
financial aid applications. HCE is committed to making HCE Financially.
Families seeking need-based assistance are encouraged to apply before May 12, 2025. Awards are given only after a family has been accepted, so it is strongly recommended that families submit their applications for admission by this date to allow sufficient time to complete the admissions process. (Assistance is subject to fund availability.)
All financial information submitted is confidential and will only
be shared with the Tuition Assistance Committee as they consider
tuition assistance is requested. The interested parties must apply
by the March 1. priority deadline. Families will be notified of tuition
assistance awards beginning May 1st. Requests received after March 1st. priority deadline. Families will be notified of tuition assistance awards beginning April 1st. Requests received after March 1st will be awarded according to available funds.
For more information regarding tuition assistance, please dharris@harrischristianedu.org
Please note that tuition fees do not cover expenses for meals, field trips, or books. The book fee is $175.00, and field trips will cost $150.00. Parents are responsible for purchasing uniforms. HCE offers three payment plans for your convenience.
Plan 1: Full annual tuition fee to be paid on or before July 1st - Parents will
receive a 3% discount upon payments (2% discount if paid by credit card).
Plan 2: Two payments in July and December by a debit or credit card.
Plan 3: Multiple monthly payments of equal amounts beginning on
July 1st. The annual tuition fee must be paid in full by May 1st
HCE offers discounts to children from financially distressed families when funds become
available. The board members are responsible for reviewing and approval of
financial aid applications.
Other General Information
Non-Refundable Application fee per family........$100.00
The application fee covers the admissions process and is
non-refundable unless HCE is unable to enroll the student.
Kindergarten Screening (required).........$45.00
Lower School: Tuition does not cover all of the textbooks, and some classroom materials, student accident insurance, activity fees, field trips, and auxiliary learning experience, are not covered.)
K4 for half a day .................... $8,760
K4-Full Day ........................... $10,400
Kindergarten ........................ $10,950
1st Grade ............................... $12,960
2nd Grade ............................. $13,950
3rd Grade .............................. $13,950
4th Grade............................... $15,720
5th Grade............................... $15,720
6th-8th Grade......................... $17,760
Enrollment Deposit......................$300.00
Upon acceptance, families will be given 7 working days to acknowledge placement and remit the deposit. The deposit is applied toward tuition costs.
Payment Options: The Business Office will issue families a tuition contract for the remaining balance upon receipt of the Enrollment Deposit. Payment options are:
- Annual Pay of the total amount payable by August 1 of the current school year.
- Seminal Annual Pay is due (first half payable by August 1, second half payable by January 1)
- Monthly Pay is 11 monthly payments from July through May with no payment due in February. A late fee of $35 will be charged
- to your account for every month you are late with a payment.
- Miscellaneous Services: Fees are associated with the following services and interested parties should contact the school for details.
Before Care: (7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m) - (After Care: 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
After-school payment is $ 35.00 weekly.
Tuition and Fees A Valuable investment in Your child.
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Applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be available beginning May 10, 2025.
We are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Applications are available on the HCE Website under Apply.
The applicant is responsible for all steps in the application process "that have been completed." Your application will be considered for admission only after all required documentation (Step 1) has been received by HCE.
Step 1 - Submit Forms
Admissions Required Supplemental Forms - The following additional forms are necessary to complete your application file. Please complete all required forms and submit them to appropriate recipients for completion. Recommendations, transcripts, and reference forms must be mailed directly to HCE and should not be turned in with the application. The required supplemental forms are also included in the application packet.
Step 2 - Entrance Testing
Upon receipt of all application materials, the Admissions Office will contact parents to schedule entrance testing. Testing is required for students applying for Kindergarten through grade 5, if taken one please submit it to the Admissions office.
Step 3 - Interview
Following receipt of a complete application (with all supplemental materials) and completion of entrance testing, the Admissions Office will contact parents to set up a family interview with the School Principal and/or Head of School.
Step 4 - Admissions Committee Review
Following the interview, student applications will be presented to the Admissions Committee for review. Parents will be notified regarding acceptance within two weeks following the interview.
Our admissions committee carefully reviews each application. HCE, we offer enrolling admissions and process complete applications as space becomes available. To be eligible for enrollment, all requirements must be met, documents must be submitted to HCE. Please note that applications received after September 1st may not be processed in time for the first deadline.
"HCE admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate against race, color, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its education programs. action policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered
Fun Facts About Harris Christian Education
An All Boys' Christian school for the 2024-2025 School year will be available beginning on August ?,
Grades: Preschool to eighth grade
Year Founded May 5, 2011
Founder: Deborah D. Harris
School Verse: {Proverbs 22:6}
Trains up a child in the way he should go," and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Mission Statment:
Our goal is to equip young boys with the skills and knowledge they need to tackle the challenges of today and contribute towards making the world a better place.
Vision Statment:
Our goal is to be a leading Christian school Our goal is to become a leading Christian school, firmly rooted in the Christian faith. We aim to equip young boys with the skills They need assistance to pursue excellence, seek God's truth, live with honor and responsibility, help others, and love their fellow human beings. Additionally, we aspire to inspire others to embrace these same values. The beliefs are strongly grounded in the Christian faith. "Boys possess the skills that are essential for success needed to pursue excellence, seek God's truth, live with honor and responsibility, help others, and love their fellow human beings. We also aspire to inspire others to embrace these same values.
Colors: Navy blue, gray, burgundy, and light blue.
Non-Discrimination Policy:
HCE admits students of any race, color, or national and ethnic origin to
all 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, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its
education policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Students:
Enrollment: New School
Student/Faculty Ratio:5:1
Age Qualifications:
3 years old Pre-K- must be 3 by September 22, 2024
4 years old Pre-K- must be 4 by September 22, 2024
Kindergarten- must be 5 by September 22, 2024
Class Sizes (Maximums)
Pre-Kindergarten 10 – students (per teacher and aid)
Kindergarten 10-12 students
1st – 2nd 10-12 students
3rd-6th 10-12 students
SCHOOL HOURS – 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Pre-Kindergarten: half-day: Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – full day: Mon-Fri -8:00am -2:30 pm
Kindergarten - full day 8:00am – 2:30pm
Textbooks: BJU Press Bible Truths/A beka
Curriculum:
Bible
English
Math Reading
Science
Social Studies
Spelling
Dual Language
Library
Art
Music
Drama
P.E