PARENT NOTE – September 21, 2020
“GO: Compelled By Love!”
Psalm 32:8

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
In guiding spiritual growth and academic advancement, Highland Christian must be intentional and purposeful in order to achieve the highest levels of growth. In pursuit of this goal, every day is planned with precision to maximize opportunities for every child to grow. Oftentimes, these Parent Note messages discuss academic Continue reading Parent Note – September 21, 2020 →

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
This week your child will continue to take MAP tests in the areas of Mathematics and English. From an early age, national assessments (like NWEA) highly correlate with college readiness. At Highland Christian, we use the 70th percentile as the target for our district goals. This score strongly correlates with a 24 on the ACT. Continue reading Parent Note – September 14, 2020 →

PARENT NOTE – September 8, 2020
“GO: Compelled By Love!”
Psalm 32:8

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
We’ve played alphabet soup for the past few weeks, but one of the most important terms you can know is PLC. A PLC is a Professional Learning Community. As a Model PLC School (the only private school in Indiana with this designation), we spend extensive time Continue reading Parent Note – September 8, 2020 →

PARENT NOTE – August 31, 2020
“GO: Compelled By Love!”
Psalm 32:8

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Two weeks ago, my principal’s message focused on standards and standards based grading. As a school, our attention orients around providing instruction, remediation, and enrichment to our students as they meet their academic, social, and spiritual goals. Continue reading Parent Note – August 31, 2020 →

PARENT NOTE – August 18, 2020
“GO: Compelled By Love!”
Psalm 32:8

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Welcome back to school! It is our privilege to support your family, as we see your child grow academically and develop a robust relationship with the Lord. This morning, a number of community members met at sunrise to cover our building, staff, and students in prayer. Furthermore, over the past week, each student has been specifically named and claimed in prayer. Yet again, I have been reminded of God’s faithfulness to Highland Christian School. He is so good.
Throughout the year, you will learn more about Highland Christian’s laser-focus on standards, commitment to collaboration, and relentless work towards high achievement. At HCS, we have very high expectations for students. With your ongoing support, communication, and work at home, we know that all of our students can and will learn the guaranteed and viable curriculum.
For the first quarter, I will take each week to explain a piece of Highland Christian’s approach to learning so you can see the WHY, HOW, and WHAT. Whether at home or at school, we are thoroughly looking forward to partnering with you, your family, and student(s).
May God continue to bless you during the 2020-2021 school year. It is a privilege to serve your family and the great community of Highland Christian School.

Mr. Kyle Weener – Principal

SCHOOL NEWS

1. Welcome back students! After our long summer, it’s so great to see all of you! We pray for God’s blessings on this new school year.
2. There is a 1:45 dismissal today, August 18.
3. Reminder: The Parent Note will be posted in onCampus under the Resources tab on the first school day of every week. This note is where you will find important information on what is happening at HCS every week – don’t forget to log in and view it!
4. Women’s Prayer Group: This year we will be meeting outside in the prayer garden (located in the front of the school near the playground), bring a lawn chair at 8:30 every Friday morning, that school is in session. We will also offer a call-in option for those that are at home. This is a free conference call. Call (425) 436-6315 then enter code 491381. If you have any questions, contact Tya Koutz (219)730-8931.
5. This Thursday, August 20 is Parent Night at HCS for all parents K-8. The meeting for K-5 parents is from 5:00-6:00 and junior high parents will meet from 6:00-7:00. Both meetings will take place in the HCS gym.

TRIP NEWS

1. Welcome Back to TRIP! We have missed seeing everyone.
2. The next TRIP order due (paper and online) is this Thursday, Aug. 20th by 10 a.m.
3. Current Bonus Rebates (week of 8/17/20): Subway – 7%.
4. Team A will be putting the TRIP orders together today. TRIP orders will be ready for pick up in the school office today by 1:00 p.m.
5. Cash & Carry gift cards are available to purchase from the TRIP office. Contact Ann Lynch at 219-838-0356, ext. 199, trip@highlandchristian.org to purchase these gift cards. Cards available are:
   Aeropostale $25, Amazon.com $10/$25/$100, AMC Movie Theatres $25, Applebee’s $25, Arby’s $10, Aurelio’s Pizza $20, Baker’s Square $25, Bass Pro shops $25, Bath & Body Works $10/$25, Beggars Pizza $10,
   Bed, Bath & Beyond $25, Buona Beef Rest. $10, Cabela’s $25, Carters/Osh Kosh $25, Chick-fil-A $10, Chili’s $25, Chipotle $10, Cold Stone Creamery $10, Cracker Barrel $10, Culver’s $10, CVS $25, Dairy Queen $10, Dunkin Donuts $10, Family Express $25, Gap/Old Navy $25, Gordon’s $25, Hallmark $25, Hohman Floral $10,
   JCPenney $25, Jewel $25, Jiffy Lube $30, Kohl’s $25/$100, Lettuce Entertain U $25, Meijer $25/$50/$100, Menards $25/$100, Miner Dunn Rest. $5, Olive Garden $25, Outback $25, Panera Bread $10/$25, Pizza Hut $10;
   Potbelly $10, Red Lobster $25, Red Robin $25, ShutterFly $25, Speedway $25/$50, Starbucks $10/$25,
   Steak N Shake $10, Strack & Van Til Grocery $25/$50/$100, Subway $10, SweetFrog $10, Taco Bell $10, Target $25/$50, Teibel’s $25, Texas Roadhouse $25, TGI Fridays $25, TJ Maxx $25,
   Ulta Beauty $25, Walmart/Sam’s Club $25/$50, Walt’s $25/$100, Wendy’s $10.
6. TRIP Teams for Stuffing Orders: Team B – Aug. 25; Team C – Sept. 1; Team D – Sept. 8; Team A – Sept. 15

PARENT NOTE – May 18, 2020

“Blazin’ God’s Light”

Matthew 5: 15,16

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

As we come to the final two weeks of instruction, our students and community continue to work towards high levels of learning. We are a strong team together. I want to commend our community, once again, for sticking with each other, growing our academic skills, and Continue reading Parent Note – May 18, 2020 →

PARENT NOTE – May 11, 2020
“Blazin’ God’s Light”
Matthew 5: 15,16

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
I hope you enjoyed the festivities at the May 4 Pick-Up/Drop-Off event. We enjoyed distributing 8th grade yard signs, honoring our teachers, passing out flowers to our parents, and seeing you! Each of you makes our community a better place to be.

As we complete this season of distance learning, I want to commend Continue reading Parent Note – May 11, 2020 →

PARENT NOTE – May 4, 2020

“Blazin’ God’s Light”

Matthew 5: 15,16

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

We are looking forward to seeing you at our Pick-Up/Drop-Off today, May 4, between 3pm and 6pm. Please remember to bring completed paper assignments and finished library books. Unless your child’s teacher has designated otherwise, textbooks will be returned on June 1.

After today, there are 10 instructional days remaining until summer break. You can do it! Continue reading Parent Note – May 4, 2020 →

PARENT NOTE – April 27, 2020
“Blazin’ God’s Light”
Matthew 5: 15,16

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Keep up the great work, Huskies! I have enjoyed seeing your progress and reading the feedback that was left on our parent survey. At Highland Christian, we approach all of our work with a growth mindset, believing that we can always improve our practices. Continue reading Parent Note – April 27, 2020 →

PARENT NOTE – April 20, 2020
“Blazin’ God’s Light”
Matthew 5: 15,16

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Over the past month, I have had the distinct privilege to observe the creativity, hard work, and innovation of all of our teachers as we continue this distance learning together. At home, I know you and your children are working just as hard to make this experience Continue reading Parent Note – April 20, 2020 →