Harvest Christian Schools

Passionate about the importance of education, Dr. Steve Houpe was led of the Lord to establish a private Christian School for children in 1990. Harvest Christian Schools (HCS) is an institution dedicated to “Training Up Leaders To Impact Generations.”

The mission of HCS is to deliver a superior “quality of” Christian education that supports the development of the child’s total needs. That is academic, spiritual, physical, emotional, and social.

HCS has an academically and culturally enriched program that develops well-rounded students for life-long success. Through proactive partnerships between a committed staff, families, and the community for 30 years we have successfully achieved our mission.

Now possessing over 35 years of educational expertise, Dr. Donna Leah Houpe became the Executive Administrator of HCS in 1994 and begin to enhance the scope and vision for impacting the school’s students. Beginning with the Early Learning Center, HCS establishes an atmosphere of safety and an educational experience that is conducive to every child’s learning style. Through the school’s Eight Educational Modules, students are offered a competitive and accelerated curriculum for learning. The modules include Evangelistic Ministry and Outreach, Leadership Development, Science and Technology, Early Learning and Development, Communication Arts, Visual, Fine and Musical Arts, and Athletics and Fitness.

HCS prides itself on keeping its curriculum both competitive and adaptive for students. One of the greatest areas of focus right now is S.T.E.A.M. which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. The emphasis of S.T.E.A.M. subjects at HCS, keep both learning and fun at an all-time high.

SCIENCE

Through Science, HCS fosters the curiosity of young minds in a variety of ways from early introduction of advanced learning concepts, hands on experimentation, and its annual science fair. The Science Fair at HCS is something that faculty and students look forward to every year as it opens up the door for students to not only immerse themselves in age-appropriate scientific research and learning, but also opens the door for local and state-wide competition in other Science Fairs. “It is important that Science is not viewed as an overly complicated subject for students. When they associate complication, they build up a wall that prevents learning—and the only reason they build walls preventing learning is because they are not properly exposed to concepts.” Says HCS Executive Administrator, Dr. Donna Houpe.

TECHNOLOGY

There is no getting around the fact that technology is the second language of this generation. HCS capitalizes on technological trends to reach children in creative and relative ways. Children are introduced to a variety of interactive software and computer programs that push them to research, use deductive reasoning, and even conceive ideas for the next groundbreaking technological advancement. This year HCS also proudly introduced Coding Classes! Use of computer labs and smart boards in the classroom further the initiative to help technology not solely be for fun but for purpose!

ENGINEERING

Coupled with science, engineering challenges students to look at life and not only ask “why?” but “how?” Through lab and classroom exercise students are challenged to build and craft mechanisms, machines, robots, and the like to discover how things work. Engineering at the elementary and junior high level of education opens the students’ curiosity for their future careers. Taking advantage of their curiosity early on can prove to be profitable for their success later.

ARTS

One of the core modules of HCS centers around fluent involvement with the arts. HCS prides itself on a legacy of in-depth musical exposure through choir and various genres of instrumental music classified by age and skill-levels. HCS is known for its extravagant annual all-school programs and recitals dedicated to highlighting the Christmas season, Black History Month, and the end of the year Spring Production just to name a few. Through these showcases, students demonstrate both knowledge and cultured appreciation for everything ranging from arts and crafts to poetry. HCS is dedicated to the theory that the arts contribute to a child’s well-rounded educational experience.

MATH

At HCS we not only want students to be exposed to advanced mathematical subjects but to excel at them with confidence. Through timed testing, interactive computer programs, participation in the Math Olympics and more, HCS works diligently with its students to make sure that stigmas about the difficulty of math are confronted and silenced! As early as preschool students are introduced to numbers and basic visual problem-solving tactics surrounding math. In the lower elementary, in addition to age appropriate math subjects, students are introduced to basic concepts of advanced math subjects and worked with one on one to bridge any gaps that might prevent learning.

GET IN CONTACT WITH US!

If you are looking for a school that will challenge your child’s unique gifts and purpose as well as take the time to partner with you to establish an excellent educational foundation, HCS is for you. From the crib to the classroom, “We Have a Place for You!” For information on the school’s open-enrollment or for a tour, call 816-455-2847.

Virtual CLASSROOMS

As the country is adapting to life amidst COVID-19, one could argue that among the greatest affected are the students across the country who no longer walk into a physical classroom every weekday. Keeping in line with are S.T.E.A.M objective, HCS has made it a top priority to ensure that even if our physical classrooms are closed, our virtual ones are not. HCS students have teacher-led class every day at certain times to maintain structure and foster a creative and modern learning environment.