Harbert Hills Academy

Harbert Hills Academy was established in 1952 as an independently owned and operated twelve-grade school built and maintained on the doctrines and beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA). It is the goal and objective of Harbert Hills Academy to offer a Seventh-day Adventist Christian education to all of its students, with balanced emphasis on the spiritual, mental, physical, and moral development of each student. Throughout this handbook many quotations appear that were written by Ellen G. White, the pioneer proponent of Christian education for the SDA Church. Students, parents, and academy staff would do well to memorize and review these often, because they support the standards of this school, and help to maintain a sharp focus on our objectives.

Our Academy emphasizes personal academic success for each student with a belief that education is most successful when based on the eternal principles of education found in the scriptures and writings of Ellen G. White. Based on solid academic preparation and a passion for service, our students will be trained to help others achieve their best. Our Academy’s reputation will be founded on following God’s plan for education, personalized to each student’s needs, facilitated by a committed staff who have dedicated themselves to understanding and implementing God’s plan for education. We will fulfill this through our Mission:

We are committed to fully demonstrating God’s plan for education: focusing on character development, academic excellence, and applied skills, to enable self-reliance and to know the joy of unselfish service.

Our School will strive to accomplish the mission by committing to:

• Fully following God’s plan for education, challenging young people to pursue their quest for excellence – spiritually, physically, and academically, which will enable them to be of service to man and God.
• Use spiritual leadership, mission service, practical education, and Christ-centered learning to mold the characters of our students.

Our Strategic Plan brings together our strengths to provide a Christ-centered preparatory education that applies relevance through integrated vocational programs.  HHA’s strategic direction is guided by the basic beliefs and values inherent in the Mission and Vision of the Academy:

• Nurture – Providing a place to grow closer to Christ
• Service – Encouraging students to reach beyond themselves
• Restoration – Demonstrating God’s power to reproduce His image in humanity
• Discernment – Teaching students to be thinkers not just reflectors
• Usefulness – Providing opportunities for hands-on experience
• Teamwork – Working with parents, staff, and students to achieve maximum progress
• Balance – Strengthening the body, mind, and character in a harmonious way