PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Christian Education is one of Exceeding Grace Christian Center’s (EGCC) core values. However, we believe parents are primarily responsible for directing their children’s education. Parents should not have to choose between a quality education for their children and the financial well-being of their families. To that end, we established Harvest Preparatory Christian Academy (HPCA) Home-school Co-op to assist families in educating their beloved children. We seek to provide a spiritually, emotionally, and physically safe environment conducive to learning.
The co-op emphasizes individualized instruction, allowing students to learn at their own pace and style, which leads to increased productivity, improved grades, and greater enjoyment in academic pursuits. HPCA provides educational and enrichment classes for home-education families while ensuring parents retain ultimate control, accountability, and responsibility for their children’s education.
For families who value routine, HPCA offers a classroom-style setting emphasizing structure and consistency—key components many parents believe are essential for educational success. This supportive environment helps students stay on track academically while benefiting from social interaction and classroom engagement.
In addition to academic resources, HPCA provides access to costly STEM and art supplies, such as science lab equipment, robotics kits, 3-D printing tools, and high-quality art materials. This makes it easier for families to offer hands-on, creative, and technology-enriched learning experiences without the financial burden. This unique offering empowers students to explore their interests deeply and develop valuable 21st-century skills.
COURSE OFFERINGS
HPCA utilizes the Ignitia online curriculum, a versatile and multi-functional learning platform designed exclusively for Christian education. Ignitia offers dynamic, Christ-centered, interactive lessons for elementary, middle, and high school students. Parents can tailor courses to their child’s unique abilities and interests. The curriculum includes over 50,000 multimedia elements, such as interactive games, audio and video clips, and external web links, all aimed at enriching the learning experience.
Additionally, HPCA’s integration of the Ignitia program provides time-saving tools for parent-teachers, including course selection, automatic grading, and lesson planning, facilitating efficient and practical instruction. By integrating these resources, HPCA ensures that homeschooling families receive comprehensive support, combining a robust curriculum with a framework that empowers parents to effectively guide their children’s educational journey.
STATEMENT OF NEED
The Rising Cost of Private Education
According to Hechingerreport.com, private school tuition has increased by 53% to an average of $26,000 per year in the last decade. Yet, the median household income has increased by only 8 percent in the same time frame. Until real reform takes place in the public school sector, many parents are turning to private and home education to give their children the resources and experiences needed to compete in a changing society.
Perry, Andre. “A Private School Resets Its Tuition.” The Hechinger Report, 30 Mar. 2020, hechingerreport.org/a-private-school-resets-its-tuition/.
$$$ What’s the Cost to Join the HPCA Co-Op?
To keep costs low and make homeschooling accessible to almost anyone, Exceeding Grace Christian Center underwrites the HPCA Co-op. As a result, the parent fees for the 2025-2026 school year are $2000 per student. Secure your spot for the upcoming year today!
Closing the Achievement Gap
Our facilitators can assess each student’s cognitive level and assist parents in addressing their student’s academic deficiencies. Because struggling students learn or remediate at their own pace, they can regain their confidence.
