High School
Unique Approach to High School
In 2016 our school board began to explore the possibility of adding high school to our existing K–8 program. This discussion began with a question posed by one of our board members, “Why start a high school?” As that team of local businessmen met to consider that question, a clear theme emerged. They noted that often the young people who were coming to work for them lacked many of the basic skills that were important to becoming a life-giving part of part of those businesses. These business owners shared that this was true for both high school and college graduates and their thoughts led to an important next question. Would it be possible for us to create a school which taught core academics Monday-Thursday and used Fridays for an internship program that would give high school students real-world experience before they entered the workforce? Our answer to that question was, “Yes, it is possible…let’s build a high school like that.”
We took the idea of the internship program and built around it developing five pillars as the foundation for this new high school. The five pillars are:
- Real-World Experience
- Practical Instruction in Finance
- Dynamic Faith Opportunities
- A Kingdom Worldview
- Thoughtful Co-Curricular Opportunities
We shared this vision with the community and for the 2016–17 school year welcomed 31 students to our high school. Those students each served in two internship blocks, one in the fall, the other in the spring, where they were mentored as they learned to know more about career fields from medicine to construction. The response from both students and business partners has been very positive as students gain valuable experience and businesses make a front-loaded investment in this emerging generation of young people.
“We love the teachers. Our children say, ‘Our teachers don’t just tell us what to do and instruct us, they take time to get to know us and they truly care about us.’ ”
Internships
Internships That Prepare Students For Life
Our program will offer students the opportunity to be paired with a business partner who is willing to mentor the student in the specific industry of interest and educate them in the job tasks and skills required to be successful in that area. Our anticipation is that these opportunities will allow each student to develop their knowledge of a chosen field of business and offer them a nurturing environment to discover their God-given gifts and talents.
This program will also provide developmental classes in workplace etiquette, interviewing, application processes, resume writing, portfolio building, finance, which the student will receive through Linville Hill Christian School.
Program offers a minimum of two (2) ten (10) week opportunities for service per school year.
High School Academics Overview
Academics
Linville Hill strives for Christian character and qualities as well as excellent academics. We offer a Christ-Centered education to prepare the hearts and minds of our students. Our teachers have a wealth of experience and role model Christian character every day.
Curriculum
High School
Business: Accounting/ Consumer Math / Personal Finance / Microsoft Office
English: American Literature / British Literature / English Grammar / Poetry / Prose / Drama / Business Writing / Creative Writing
Math: Algebra 1 / Algebra 2 / Geometry / Pre-Calculus / Statistics
Science: Biology /Chemistry / Physics/ Physical Science / Anatomy & Physiology
Social Studies: American History / World History & Geography / Economics & American Government / Comparative Worldviews
Foreign Language: Latin
Bible: Book of James / Miracles of Christ / Biblical Truths / Biblical Studies
Electives: Art / Filmmaking / Journalism / Music / Photography / Theatre / Worship Team / Yearbook
Spiritual Input
The faculty at Linville Hill are committed to Christ and to teaching biblical values in the classroom. Students are exposed to the gospel of Christ through daily devotions and chapel once a week. Biblical principles are the foundation of our Christian education and are integrated in academic instruction, Bible classes, Comparative Worldview. Opportunities to grow spiritually include community service projects, a Senior missions trip, our weekly chapel service, and Spiritual Life Week. These are spiritual highlights which ground the students in their faith.
