Upper School

The upper school curriculum helps students further develop into creative thinkers and problem solvers while preparing them for college. Teaching methods include independent exploration, group activities, and teacher-directed presentations. Students take math, science, English, Bible, and social studies each year. They also take at least two language classes, one visual or performing arts, physical education, and four electives.

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Thrive is our academic differentiation program for all students in K–12. We provide extra supports or challenges based on students’ individual needs to help them thrive in every class. Here’s what that looks like in upper school:

• Our upper school program is structured to serve students in everyday support and small ratio classes.
• English and math learning specialists are available to help students individually.
• The learning lab is open to all students (students can have papers edited, homework reviewed, etc.).
• Teachers are trained on differentiated learning within the classroom.
• We offer a class designed to specifically serve students diagnosed with dyslexia.

We use technology to enrich students’ daily learning experiences and to teach them how to be responsible, productive members in our digital society. We issue a personal iPad to each student in upper school.

Ride Waiting is available beginning at 3:30 p.m. Parents can pay a daily drop-in rate of $5 or an annual fee of $795.

A late fee of $15 will be charged for pick-up between 6:00–6:15 p.m. plus $1 per minute for pick-up after 6:15 p.m. Charges will be billed through the parent’s FACTS account.

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Harding Academy is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and National Christian School Association (NCSA). SACS is a regional accrediting agency under the umbrella organization of AdvancEd.