Academics
At HVA, we have a robust program for our students to thrive academically. HVA is nationally accredited, with a diverse academic program, including our STEM, humanities, and religion departments. All curriculum is based on biblical principles and focuses on faith-based learning.
Educational Objective
Highland View Academy offers its students a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. It is our objective to have all students fully prepared to continue their education at the college or university of their choice. In addition, we strive to involve students in the investigation of local, national, and global issues, to develop students’ life skills, to enhance the students’ well-being by encouraging life-long physical activities, and to provide quality programs and activities that foster good character, responsible citizenship, and good decisionmaking skills. Underlying all objectives is the desire to have each student recognize God’s calling for their life and help them achieve the skills necessary to fulfill that calling.
Academic Program
All Highland View Academy diplomas are identical in appearance. However, we have outlined different programs, based on educational goals. A student who follows the college preparatory or college preparatory with honors program will be prepared for acceptance to a four-year college. A student who follows the general program may need to take placement tests or complete pre-admission courses before being admitted to college or junior college.
For a complete list of course offerings and their descriptions, please check out our student handbook.
Diploma Programs
All Highland View Academy diplomas are identical in appearance. However, we have outlined different programs, based on educational goals. A student who follows the college preparatory program will be prepared for acceptance to a four-year college. A student who follows the general program may need to take placement tests or complete pre-admission courses before being admitted to college or junior college.
COLLEGE PREPARATORY DIPLOMA
(3.0 GPA required) 25½ credits
4 credits Bible - one for each year in the academy
4 credits English
3 credits Social Science- must include U.S. History and U.S. Government
4 credits Mathematics-must include Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II,
and Pre-Calc or Statistics
3 credits Science- must include Biology and two other lab sciences
2 credits Foreign Language (2 years of the same language)
1½ credits Physical Education
1 credit Computer Applications
½ credit Health
1 credit Fine Arts
1½ credit Electives
*pre-algebra does not apply toward the math requirement for the College Prep diploma, but can count for an additional math for the general diploma.
GENERAL DIPLOMA
22½ credits
4 credits Bible - one for each year in the academy
4 credits English
3 credits Social Science- must include U.S. History and U.S. Government
3 credits Mathematics-must include Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II,
and other math course
3 credits Science- must include Biology and two other lab sciences
1½ credits Physical Education
1 credit Computer Applications
½ credit Health
1 credit Fine Arts
1½ credit Electives
*The state of Maryland requires students to be enrolled in a Math class all 4 years but only requires 3 math credits to meet graduation requirements.
Graduation Requirements
HVA student can graduate with one of these three diplomas based on their educational goals; the college preparatory or college preparatory with honors program will be prepared for acceptance to a four-year college. A student who follows the general program may need to take placement tests or complete pre-admission courses before being admitted to college or junior college.
Enrolled
Students eligible to receive any diploma or certificate from HVA must be currently enrolled.
Financial Clearance
Before participating in graduation weekend exercises, or receiving a diploma, senior student accounts must be paid in full.
Attendance
Normally four years of High
School attendance is required.
Student Status
Students who have withdrawn (voluntarily or otherwise)
are not eligible to complete work in absentia or to graduate.
Credits
Meet all state and school
requirements of credits.
Completed Requirements
Students must completely meet graduation requirements prior to graduation to be eligible to participate in any graduation activities.
Community Service
The State of Maryland requires community service hours. Highland View Academy places high value on service and provides some school-wide service activities. Each student is required to complete 15 hours of community service for each semester they attend HVA. Service hours will be tracked by the registrar's office and can be monitored via FACT SIS (RenWeb).
Community service is to be done for an individual or organization in the community – work on HVA’s campus does not count toward the community service requirement. Community service forms are available in the registrar's office and hours must be verified by a non-related adult. Hours can be completed during the school year, home leaves, vacations, and summers. It is strongly recommended that students meet this requirement in a timely manner and do not procrastinate. Service rendered in one academic year needs to be reported during that academic year. Students who fall behind may jeopardize their class status and the privileges involved, including senior class trip and graduation.
