The education industry is entering into a time of unprecedented change brought on in part by the tight economy, demands of the consumer, and a growing awareness for the need to educate youth to be 21st century learners that compete in a global economy.

HCA is taking the lead among K-12 schools in western North Carolina to offer online courses!

We began a pilot program with two students at the beginning of this semester by partnering with an ACSI endorsed online course provider to over 200 schools. In addition to providing outstanding online, biblically integrated courses, we look to eventually use our own instructors.

If the pilot program goes well, HCOA will be able to offer over 70 courses online this fall. HCOA will offer enrichment opportunities for gifted students and provide core curriculum classes in areas where there isn't enough demand to justify keeping a teacher on staff. HCOA will also offer opportunities to connect with the homeschooled student or meet a need for students who have trouble learning in a traditional school environment. HCOA students may be eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities such as socials and athletics, if approved by the board. Please keep this venture into new waters in your prayers.