HHCA Overview Packet

HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Quick Facts "In education, the value of

At-A-Glance HHCA is a private, Christian K-12 college preparatory school located in Bluffton, South Carolina. It offers a vibrant campus community to nearly 700* students by blending hands-on-learning with a commitment to excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. *2025-2026 SY

Campus Specs: Size: 27.7 acres | 64,700 sf Date opened: January 2021 Admissions Highlights: Student Retention Rate (24-25 SY): 94% Enrollment Growth (2017-2023): 40% Campus Numbers: Enrollment (2024-2025 SY): 660 Faculty/Staff Mentors: 102

Forward-Thinking

cannot be overstated. As the world evolves at an ever-increasing pace, we have to make certain that the educational system is preparing students appropriately for future jobs, preparing students to be as nimble as tomorrow's workplace will be. During this time of great change, there is great opportunity.

We have to lead -- not chase."

- Doug Langhals HHCA Head of School

To Know Christ and Make Him Known At our founding in

1979, this simple statement was the vision for HHCA and it still drives us today. We desire to teach students about Jesus Christ and to see them enter into a life-transforming relationship with Him.

MENTOR [ˈmenˌtôr, ˈmenˌtər], NOUN; an experienced and trusted advisor.

At HHCA, we refer to our teachers as mentors because the role they play in the lives of students far exceeds the role of a traditional classroom teacher. Building relationships is key in our community and our mentors work diligently to ensure that every HHCA student feels known.

HHCA's hands-on learning model, in a distinctly Christian environment, means students grow in Christ-centered confidence and Christ-centered worth while becoming the problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators God created them to be.

Hands-on Learning. Distinctly Christian.

Hilton Head Christian Academy

Academics

3088 BLUFFTON PARKWAY | BLUFFTON, SC 29910 | PH: 843.681.2878 | HHCA.ORG | CEEB CODE: 411034

Established in 1979, HHCA now has a population of over 650 students, housed on an innovative campus that was built in 2021 in the heart of Bluffton, South Carolina. HHCA is ranked among the top K-12 private schools in the state of South Carolina and was voted the #1 K-12 School in Bluffton in 2023 and the Best Private School in Beaufort County in 2024.

Doug Langhals | Head of School Shannon Smith | Upper School Principal Jay Scarbro | Middle School Principal Debbie Hammett | Lower School Principal Tabatha DeWitt | Director of Academics & Technology

Our Guidance Team is led by:

HHCA offers a hybrid yearlong schedule of 45-minute classes/2 days per week; 90-minute classes/2 days per week; and 50-minute classes on Fridays.

Learning Model Focus

Megan Robbins | Director of Guidance Haley Artime | College & Career Advisor Erin Caprielian | Registrar Kayla Spangler | Middle School Counselor

2024-2025

by the numbers:

664

Total Student Body (K-12)

Outcomes that Matter Culture that Empowers Teaching that Engages Technology that Enables

244

During the 2023-2024 school year, 97 students took a total of 181 AP exams, an increase from 69 students and 99 exams the previous year.

Our AP students passed 155 of those 181 exams for an incredible 86% pass rate, earning HHCA the AP Honor Roll Silver Distinction.

In 2023-2023, HHCA had 22 AP Scholars, 1 AP International Diploma, 7 AP Scholars with Distinction, and 14 AP Scholars with Honors.

Lower School (K-5th)

During their junior and senior years, HHCA students can explore fields of interest through the HHCA Internship Program. Forty-eight (48) juniors and seniors are currently interning in the community, gaining experience in their fields of interest.

2024 COLLEGE ENROLLMENTS:

175

Non-Academic Requirements

Twenty-Four and a half Credits are required for Graduation.

English..............................4 Credits Mathematics...................4 Credits Science.............................4 Credits Bible..................................4 Credits History..............................3 Credits World Language.............2 Credits Technology......................1 Credit Physical Education.........1 Credit Fine Arts...........................1 Credit Personal Finance.........0.5 Credit

Middle and High School students are required to complete community service hours each year. Middle School students must complete 10 hours and Upper School students must complete 20 hours.

10,000 hours of community service were earned by 8th-12th graders in the 2023-2024 school year.

*Personal Finance will be required beginning with the Class of 2027

Middle School (6th-8th)

“It has been so helpful that HHCA students have been building a positive brand with the college community for over 45 years.

Because of this, colleges are eager to speak with our students and share with the Guidance Team how to consistently keep them ahead of the game.”

The HHCA Dual Enrollment (DE) Program offers eligible students the opportunity to take college courses while in high school, and recieve up to 36 hours of credit. HHCA has 45 juniors & seniors currently enrolled in dual-enrollment courses.

CLASS OF

Academic Requirements

-Haley Artime HHCA College & Career Advisor

245

Upper School (9th-12th)

55

71 $5.65m

CLASS OF 2024 by the numbers

Hilton Head Christian Academy is led by:

graduated seniors

Class of 2025

29

awarded in scholarship & merit aid different colleges represented

300+ 94% 30% 61% 11 13 acceptances to 114 colleges

earned SC Palmetto Fellows & SC Life Scholarships

enrolled in 4-year colleges

attending out-of-state colleges

Palmetto Fellows

college athletes

100% ACCEPTED INTO COLLEGE

HHCA juniors and seniors have the opportunity to delve deeply into an area of study of their own choosing through our Diploma with Distinction Capstone Program (DWD). The DWD title is bestowed upon students who complete the twoyear independent research study, culminating in a written and verbal defense.

For 20 years, HHCA's Academic Resource Center (ARC) has provided a unique opportunity for K-12 students who have diagnosed learning disabilities to experience an excellent education of the highest quality.The NILD-certified staff aims to produce confident, passionate, and purposeful achievers who are prepared for college, career, and life.

Want to learn more about Academics at HHCA? Scan the QR code or visit hhca.org/academics

Thriving Internship Program Connects Students with Local Businesses A t HHCA, students learn within the four walls of a classroom and

gain hands-on experience outside the classroom in various settings.

Thanks to the school's thriving internship program, high school juniors and seniors may apply their knowledge and skills in the workforce while building meaningful connections with local businesses.

Designed to bridge the gap between education and the workforce, HHCA’s internship program allows students to explore potential career paths in healthcare, finance, technology, education, and more.

-Megan Robbins, HHCA Director of Guidance

Internships

2024 at HHCA 2025

Healthcare Hilton Head Dermatology, Magnolia Collective Health, Tidewater Emergency Room, BOSS Physical Therapy, Georgia Skin and Cancer, Lowcountry Therapy, New River Veterinary Specialists

Legal & Financial Services Mikkelson Law, Geico Insurance, State Farm Insurance, Retirement Solutions, Kovalcik & Geraghty Wealth Partners, Edward Jones, Napier Finance, Ascend Lending

Parker Collins

Director of Community Partnerships

Whether students are shadowing doctors, assisting in marketing campaigns, or learning the ins and outs of owning a business, they walk away with invaluable experience that helps shape their futures.

Sports & Recreation Mastery Golf Performance, Palmetto Bluff Shooting Club, Sports Management with Berkeley Hall, Sport Court

Art, Design & Retail Southern Grace Interiors, J. Banks Interior Design, Four Corners Gallery

Architecture & Engineering Court Atkins Group

Hospitality & Retail KidzPlay Events,HHCA Coffee Bar, Panache Boutique,Cassandra’s Kitchen

Construction, Trades & Real Estate Integrity Air, Woodward Clearing & Grating, Farming at Pintail, Old Town Flooring, Peirce Group

Energy & Environmental Services Lucent Energy Management, Inc./Hilton Head Solar and Roofing

“The interns produced valuable work, and as trust and experience grew, they completed a substantial amount of work with limited oversight. The interns' vision made for fresh ideas, and their technological capacities expanded and informed what we can do."

HHCA Business Partner 2024-2025 SY

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Athletics

Athletics are a vital part of campus life at HHCA and we believe they contribute to a positive school experience for our students. Whether a student wants to try a new sport or make new friends by participating on a school team, HHCA Athletics offers students a place to play, compete, and connect.

14 SPORTS | 33 ATHLETIC TEAMS Baseball Basketball Cheer Cross Country Football

Golf Lacrosse Softball Soccer Sporting Clays

SCISA State Titles Earned in the last 10 years:

Girls Basketball 6 IN A ROW

83

square feet of premier indoor & outdoor athletic facilities provide students with the tools they need to excel both physically and mentally.

From cutting-edge training equipment to professional-grade fields, every detail reflects our commitment to excellence.

of MS/US students participate on an athletic team.

65% of MS/US athletes are multi-sport players. 30% of MS/US students are tri-season athletes.

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225,000

77%

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HHCA Eagles have continued their athletics career at the Varsity Collegiate level

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“We have amazing coaches--I would argue national caliber. What makes athletics at HHCA unique is that our leaders and coaches are mentors and role models. The studentathlete experience at HHCA is transformational vs. transactional.”

- HHCA Athletics Parent

67 State Titles since Founding in 1979 20 State Championships since 2014 12 State Championships since 2020

Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

Varsity Football

Boys Golf

Girls Golf

Girls Soccer

Boys Soccer

Varsity Baseball

Quick Facts about HHCA Athletics 91% of student-athletes made honor roll during the 23-24 school year All Kindergarten-5th grade students take Physical Education Students in Middle and Upper School are offered Strength and Fitness courses and can play on one of our 14 different athletic teams

Our Athletic Department is led by: Our Athletic Department motto “We play for an Audience of One” reminds us as that we don't play for accolades the world gives; rather, we play to honor God and to bring Him glory.

HHCA Eagles have competed at the NCAA Division 1 Level in College

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JW Wilkerson | Athletic Director Julie Richardson | Assistant AD Brett Lattire, CAT | Athletic Trainer Matt Smith | Athletic Chaplin John Houpt | Strength and Fitness Coach & Game Day Operations

Eagle alums are currently playing at the Collegiate level

The National Christian School Athletic

two HHCA Association named two

Athletics leaders National National Coaches of the of Coaches

the Year Yea r. . Ron Peduzzi was

selected as the 2024 NCSAA Varsity Football National Coach of the Year.

HHCA Athletic Director JW Wilkerson was named the 2024 NCSAA Varsity Baseball National Coach of the Year.

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Current Faculty and Staff Members played at the Collegiate level

Scan the QR Code or visit hhca.org/athletics to learn more.

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Fine Arts

HHCA loves the arts! We believe that creativity is an important life skill and we have a phenomenal group of Fine Arts mentors dedicated to helping students achieve their full creative potential through award-winning programs, including Theater, Music, and Visual Arts.

By implementing authentic, experiential learning practices in the arts during the K-12 years, students graduate as well-rounded individuals, equipped to use their creative gifts and talents well beyond their time at HHCA.

Creativity on Campus From jazz camps that draw students from around the nation to summer stock theater, strings academy, student worship teams, and art camps, there is always something exciting happening within HHCA's Fine Arts department!

Just a few of the many opportunities students have within HHCA's Fine Arts department:

Symphonic Band Student Worship Team Pit Orchestra 5th Grade Band Eagles Jazz Band MS/US Chorus Strings Club MS & US Pep Band/Drumline Ceramics Lighting & Sound Design Stage Crew Set Design Numerous Theater Productions

A Place for Artists to Shine

HHCA Theater performed Big Fish The Musical in Fall 2024.

Throughout the year, HHCA offers several public performancesfrom outstanding theatrical productions to intimate recitals and visual arts showcases.

Students and mentors enjoy amazing facilities and learning resources, including a Performing Arts Center, two art studios, industry standard audio and visual equipment, and more.

Our Fine Arts department is supported by Fine Arts Boosters, providing artist-in-residence opportunities, equipment and instrument upgrades, and overall enhancement for the program.

K-12 FineArts at HHCA

Theater Music

Art James Berry HHCA Fine Arts Director

K-12 students have opportunities throughout the year to participate in stage productions and performances.

Lower School students participate in music classes twice a week while Middle and Upper School students may choose from many elective options in HHCA's music department.

Lower School students participate in Art class twice a week and Middle and Upper School students may choose Art as an elective.

Find out more about HHCA Fine Arts

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Campus Life

HHCA is a vibrant campus community, and home to nearly 700

students in grades K-12. At HHCA, students have the opportunity to receive an integrated education known for leadership, service, Christian faith, and the development of the whole student. There's so much GOOD that happens on campus every day - and some days there's a lot of FUN, too! While students work hard in the classroom, they also enjoy activities, events, and traditions that make life at HHCA memorable.

HHCA’s Lower School Robotics Team participated in the VEX Robotics World Championship in Texas in May 2023.

Campus Clubs & Activities: A Place to Grow HHCA seeks to enrich the student experience through programs and opportunities beyond the classroom, to foster student growth and development and to help students develop their God-given gifts and abilities.

There are many opportunities to get involved within the HHCA community and we encourage students to get plugged in through clubs, organizations, academics, athletics, or the arts.

Class Trips 4th Grade

Student Retreats Middle and Upper School students enjoy Student Retreats every fall, just after the school year begins. This is a special opportunity for them to connect with God, with peers, and with their mentors.

Clubs & Organizations on Campus AV Club

National Honor Society

Fourth-grade students explore NASA at Kennedy Space Center in May.

Battle of the Books

Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos

Chess Club

Pep Band & Jazz Band

5th Grade

Environmental Club

Pickleball Club

Fifth-grade students travel to Virginia in March to explore Colonial Williamsburg & Jamestown.

Engineering Club

Sailing Club

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Saxophone Quartet

HOSA (Health Occupations)

Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica

Interact Club

Student Leadership/The Cage

Lighting & Sound

Teens for Healthy Youth (THY)

International Thespian Society

VEX Robotics Club

Junior Beta Club (MS Honor

Wellness Club

Society)

Youth in Government (YIG)

Journalism Club

Zonta (Z-Club)

8th Grade Eighth grade students travel to Washington, D.C. in February.

10th-12th Grade Upper School students (10th-12th) may explore Europe together on HHCA’s Summer in Europe trips.

12th Grade In May, twelfth-grade students serve on the annual Senior Mission Trip in the Dominican.

Model UN

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