117+ Students Enrolled· 81 Hickory-Area Families· Grades 7 – 12· Christian Hybrid Model· Nonprofit Since 2024· Now Enrolling — Fall 2026· Serving Catawba County & Beyond·
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How Applications Work

Two steps before course registration opens.

Highland Academy is intentionally selective. Every family meets with leadership before registering for courses, so we can make sure Highland is the right fit — and so you have every question answered before you commit.

Step 1

Submit a Student Application

Please fill out an application for each student interested in taking a course at Highland Academy. The form takes about 10 minutes.

Once submitted, you will receive an email prompting you to schedule a family interview (it may take up to 24 hours to receive this email). You MUST complete both steps before attempting to register for any courses.

A separate application is required for each student in your family. If you have three students, expect to fill the form out three times.
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Step 2

Schedule Your Family Interview

After your application is received, you'll get an email from us with a link to schedule your family interview. Both parent(s)/guardian and the applying student(s) should plan to attend.

If you have younger children at home, please arrange care so they aren't a distraction during the interview. We want everyone's full attention on the conversation.

Please select your earliest date of availability. We reserve later dates for participants of our upcoming informational meetings.
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What to Expect

The family interview — what we'll actually talk about.

No quizzes. No surprises. The family interview is a relaxed conversation designed to make sure Highland is a good fit for your student — and to make sure you have every detail you need before you commit to a course.

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About Your Family

We want to know your family — your homeschooling philosophy, what's working at home, and what you're hoping Highland can add to your week.

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About Your Student

Grade level, strengths, what they love, what they wrestle with. We're not assessing your student — we're learning where Highland can serve them well.

The Schedule

Class days, weekly rhythm, expectations between class meetings, and how Highland's calendar fits the rest of your homeschool week.

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Tuition & Fees

The full per-course tuition schedule, any one-time fees, payment options, and what's included. No surprises, ever.

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Our Christian Mission

Highland is a Christ-centered academy. We talk through what that looks like in practice and make sure our values align with your family's.

Every Question You Have

Bring your list. We'd rather you ask too many questions than have you leave the interview wondering about anything.

Have Questions First?

Want to talk before you apply?

If you'd like to ask a question before submitting your formal application, drop us a note here. We'll get back to you within one school day and you can apply when you're ready.

  • Honest answers — including "we might not be the right fit"
  • No follow-up unless you ask for it
  • Talk through the timeline, costs, or schedule first
Ask Before You Apply
Same-day response during school hours.
Why Hickory Families Are Joining

What new Highland families tell us in their first interview.

Most families come to their family interview with similar reasons. Here's what we hear from new families about why they decided to apply.

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Outgrowing What I Can Teach

"I taught my kids through elementary, but high school chemistry and Algebra 2 are out of my depth. I need partners I trust."

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My Teen Needs Peers

"My homeschool group is great for elementary. For high school, my son needs a peer community who share our values."

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Faith-Aligned Instruction

"I love that I can outsource difficult subjects without worrying about what my kid is being taught about the world."

Flexibility We Can't Give Up

"We've homeschooled for ten years. We're not going to a traditional school. Highland is the only hybrid that respects that."

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College & Beyond

"My junior needs transcripts that hold up. Highland's structure gives us that without losing what's special about homeschooling."

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A Community I Trust

"I've talked to three Highland families. They all said the same thing — the leadership is honest and the teachers actually care."

Start your application today.

Fall 2026 enrollment is open. Submit your student's application now — and you'll be emailed within 24 hours with a link to schedule your family interview.

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