OUR MISSION & VISION

At Father’s H.a.r.b.o.r. Academy, we believe students inherently want to learn. But what motivates one may not motivate another.

That’s why our teachers give students the room to be creative, to discover for themselves how to translate the lesson into genuine learning.

By balancing this flexibility with close individualized attention, teachers at FHA recognize and use each child’s strengths. This lays the foundation for the rest of their schooling and the rest of their lives.

OUR GOALS FOR YOUR STUDENT

BELONGING

FHA IS A SAFE PLACE WHERE EVERY STUDENT BELONGS. We all need to feel like we belong to something bigger than ourselves. The first experience of this is the feeling of belonging to the family where we feel we have a safe environment in which we can relax and be ourselves. There we also learn how to take care of others. As we grow, this sense of belonging translates into a sense of belonging at school, in the world, society, and as a child of God’s kingdom. This sense of belonging is achieved as we create a sense of community. When we develop a positive school culture we are achieving the desired sense of community. 

 

INDEPENDENCE

FHA INDIVIDUALIZES INSTRUCTION THAT IS STUDENT CENTERED. We need to feel like we have the power to make choices, however limited. When we are small, we should be allowed to make few and limited choices. However, as we grow and show good judgment and reliability, our options should expand. The ability to make choices empowers us to become responsible for ourselves and those around us. That is why we sometimes allow students to make choices about their education.

MASTERY

FHA CULTIVATES EXCELLENCE IN A CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT. We all need to feel that we are talented and creative. We need to feel that we can excel at certain tasks and that our skills are beneficial to the FHA community and the various groups to which we belong. Cultivating excellence in a skill is important to us in that it fills our life with a meaningful purpose. This skill can be in anything positive that sparks our interest and it is essential to our happiness and self-worth.

GENEROSITY

FHA TEACHES THAT IT IS BETTER TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE. We feel good about ourselves when we give to others with no expectation of return. Whether this is a gift of time, service or expertise, it is important for us to know, that we have something of value to contribute that can benefit those less fortunate. Volunteering is an excellent way to teach compassion and to donate our time to the community we live in.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

MCKAY SCHOLARSHIP

Florida’s school choice programs ensure that no child will be left behind by allowing parents to choose the best educational setting—public or private—for their child. The McKay Scholarships provided over 22,000 Florida students with special needs the opportunity to attend a participating private school during the school year.

STEP UP FOR STUDENTS

Step Up For Students offers scholarships for Florida Students K-12 grade. It is an initiative of the Florida Tax Credit (FTC)Scholarship Program.

www.StepUpForStudents.org

ACADEMICS & ELECTIVES

Language Arts targets the sequential development of communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Because Language Arts is an integrated program, the elementary grades weave skill topics (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) together within units. In the middle and high school grades, skills are developed unit by unit. The major strands are detailed as follows: Reading (Vocabulary, Comprehension Skills, Literature Studies), Writing (Spelling, Penmanship, Grammar, Composition), Speaking and Listening, and Special Topics (Visual Media, History of the English Language, The Bible as Literature, Book Reports, and Study and Research Skills).

Math is a comprehensive, easy-to-use curriculum. Students will develop and build math skills through various question formats, multiple exercise techniques, and fun learning games. This motivating math curriculum prepares students for using math successfully in real-life situations. Concepts are developed through grade levels to endure mastery. The curriculum targets this goal by focusing on six major themes: Number Skills, Geometry, Algebra, Data Analysis, and Pre-calculus.

Science is an exciting, Bible-based curriculum. Students develop observational skills as they study the physical universe God created. The program involves a combination of on- and off-computer assignments including experiments. Elementary and middle-school grades (3-9) observe each area of science on an individual survey basis, usually unit by unit. The high school grades (10-12) focus on specific areas of science— Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The four major strands are as follows: Life Science (Plants and Animals, Human Anatomy and Personal Care, Biology), Space and Earth Science (Geology, Weather, Space), Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics), Nature of Science (Scientific Method, Experimentation, Technology.)

History and Geography is a complete, Bible-based curriculum. The goal of these courses is to develop students’ understanding of and appreciation for God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The curriculum targets this goal by focusing on six major themes: Geography (World and American), History (World, History, and Religious History), Government and Citizenship, Economics, and Social Studies.

Engineering and Innovation

Designed for Christian students who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers, Engineering and Product Development helps build an understanding of the product life cycle. From the initial idea to drafting requirements to using 3-D modeling and other design tools, students in grades 11 and 12 spend the semester-long course analyzing the life cycle of a product to prepare it for distribution to target markets.

Small Business and Entrepreneurship

This course provides an overview of operating a business from start to finish. It examines the skills needed to effectively organize, develop, create, and manage a small business while exposing students to the challenges, problems, and issues faced by entrepreneurs.

Art and Media

In Art and Media, students will learn about a variety of different art forms. Students will paint, draw, create their very own comics, design magazine covers digitally, and design their own business cards! Art and Media will allow each student to learn about various different art mediums and gain an appreciation for each.

Fashion

Students have the opportunity to experience an Intro to Fashion & Intro to Cosmetology Course at FHA. They learn what is currently trending, how to explore and seek inspiration in the fashion world, and learn about various careers in the industry. Our students are familiar with the numerous career paths available to people skilled in the merchandising and marketing of fashion, and fashion-related products and services. Students are made aware of opportunities in the window display, exhibition design, retailing, wholesaling, product development, and advertising.

Guitar

Students will move through several musical building blocks. Each unit will give the student instruction on chords & rhythms and a single-note melody. Musical presentations will be scheduled to assist the student in working toward a level of competence.

This class will also incorporate Acoustic Guitar in Worship. Upper-level students will be able to participate in the weekly chapel worship experience.

Choir

This class is offered to students who want to sing for enjoyment while continuing to develop their musical knowledge and vocal skills. Emphasis is placed on music skills, diction, intonation, and vocal technique. In addition, attention is given to all the areas that are essential to membership in a music performance group: attendance, contribution to the ensemble, a willingness to adapt oneself to the group needs, and a desire for excellence. Choir members are required to perform in the winter and spring concerts as determined by the director.

This class will also incorporate Vocals in Worship. Upper-level students will be able to participate in the weekly chapel worship experience.

Bible

Bible is a Christ-centered curriculum with a developmental, in-depth study of the Old and New Testaments. This Bible curriculum covers a variety of biblical material to assist in the development of practical Christian living. The Bible curriculum provides seven major themes: Theology, Attributes of God, Biblical literature, Biblical geography, Christian growth, Christian evidence, and a special emphasis for each grade level.