At Harbor City International School (HCIS), "going further" isn't just a motto - it's a way of life! Our tuition-free charter school challenges every student to push beyond their comfort zones, exceed their own expectations, and discover just how much they're capable of achieving. Through rigorous academics, innovative learning experiences, creative expression, and meaningful service, HCIS provides countless opportunities to challenge yourself and go further than you ever thought possible.
Challenge Yourself Academically
Ready to go further in your academic journey? Our 7th-12th grade curriculum challenges our students with rigorous coursework designed to stretch thinking and expand capabilities beyond traditional limits. The results of accepting this academic challenge speak for themselves - HCIS consistently outperforms state averages in standardized testing, earning recognition as the #20 high school in Minnesota and claiming the top spot in Duluth. When you challenge yourself in our collaborative learning environment where intellectual curiosity thrives and ethical work practices are non-negotiable, you'll discover academic achievements you never thought possible.
Challenge Yourself to Explore New Passions
Want to go further in discovering what truly excites you? Three times each year, we challenge students to step out of traditional classrooms and dive deep into our signature symposium experiences—from culinary arts and square dancing to sailing, hiking, and ice fishing. These intensive, hands-on learning adventures challenge you to explore subjects that might become lifelong passions, with offerings that evolve each year based on student interests and suggestions. Many of our alumni credit symposiums as the challenge that sparked interests they never knew existed, proving that when you're willing to go further and try something new, you might just discover your calling.
Challenge Yourself Creatively
Ready to go further in your artistic expression? Our comprehensive arts program challenges students at every skill level to push their creative boundaries through visual arts, music, and theater opportunities that extend far beyond traditional artistic development. We challenge you to showcase your talents through dynamic public performances including fall plays, spring musicals, and concerts featuring our unique Appalachian string pep band, while students seeking to go even further can tackle college-level challenges like CITS Music History and Listening, which offers college credits through our partnership with Lake Superior College.
Challenge Yourself to Make a Difference
Want to go further in impacting your community? We challenge students to extend their learning beyond personal achievement through service learning initiatives that create meaningful partnerships with local nonprofits and community organizations. Whether you challenge yourself to build homes with Habitat for Humanity, prepare meals for Loaves and Fishes, or brighten days at local senior centers, these experiences will challenge you to grow in ways that transform both the communities you serve and yourself. For students ready to go further in environmental stewardship, our ACT Action Club Team challenges members to care for our natural surroundings through community cleanups, wilderness conservation projects, and environmental education initiatives.
Your Challenge Starts Here
Harbor City International School challenges you to discover not just what you can achieve, but who you can become. Through our combination of academic rigor, experiential learning, creative exploration, and community service, we challenge every student to go further than they ever thought possible. The question isn't whether you have the potential to achieve great things - it's whether you're ready to challenge yourself to unlock it. At HCIS, your challenge to go further begins the moment you're ready to accept it. Contact us and enroll today.
About Harbor City International School
Harbor City International School is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades 7-12 in the Duluth, Minnesota area. Our highly ranked academic curriculum is augmented by robust arts and inspiring experiential symposiums, all in a warm and welcoming small school environment. Join the next generation of global citizens at Harbor City International School today! Enrolling now.
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