Students in the high school program at North Hills continue their classically influenced journey by participating in distinctive Harkness Discussions in most classes. In our high school program, students utilize skills they have gained from lower and middle schools to pursue a deeper understanding of the movements of western civilization, from the Ancients through Modern European and American history. Studying chronologically and holistically, students will engage with the culture of each time period, reading the literature, understanding the scientific advancements, analyzing the predominant worldviews, and identifying impactful figures and events throughout history.
Honors courses offered on campus ensure that students who desire a higher level of academic rigor will be appropriately challenged, while a partnership with Catawba College and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College allows North Hills to offer its students both college and high school credit for courses taken with the college.
At North Hills, we believe that every student is created uniquely in the Imago Dei, the image of God. Because of this belief, we individualize graduation plans for each student, based on their diverse talents and interests. Students are encouraged to engage in internships within the Rowan-Salisbury community in their 11th and 12th grade years, so that they can begin to build skills that will aid them in life after high school. We do this through our R.I.S.E. program (Real-world Internships and Shadowing Experiences), which allows students to design individually tailored internships and job-shadowing opportunities.
Our mission statement, “Equipping hearts and minds of students to impact the world for Christ” is enacted through our emphasis on service to the local community. We place a high priority on the cultural mandate found in the book of Genesis (Genesis 1:26-28), and believe that as Christians we have a responsibility to the good stewardship of God’s creation. Students, individually and corporately, take part in community service opportunities throughout each year.