Harbor Commons

HARBOR COMMONS – WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE (Spring 2026)

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All Classes Meet once per week.
Ages served: Grades 3–12.
Morning classes run 9 AM–12 PM. Drop-off permitted.
Afternoon clubs meet at 3 PM. Not specifically a drop-off program.

TUESDAY – CORE ACADEMICS (Grades 3–6)
9:00–10:00 AM – World History (Grades 3–6)
10:00–11:00 AM – Life Science (Grades 3–6)
11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Art Appreciation (Grades 3–6)

WEDNESDAY – CREATIVE & ENRICHMENT
9:00–10:00 AM – Art Appreciation (Grades 5–12)
10:00–11:00 AM – Creative Writing (Grades 6–12)
11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Hands-On Workshop (Mixed Ages)

THURSDAY – SKILLS & FLEX DAY
9:00–10:00 AM – Logic Lab (Grades 3–6)
10:00–11:00 AM – Young Authors (Grades 3–6)
11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Study Hall / Reading Circle (Grades 3–12)

FRIDAY – TEEN ACADEMIC DAY (Grades 7–12)
9:00–10:00 AM – American Government (Advanced Middle & High School)
10:00–11:00 AM – Biblical Studies (Grades 7–12)
11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Teen Study Hall (Teacher present)
3:00–4:00 PM – Theoretical Math & Logic (Grades 7–12)

Schedule

Upcoming Events

At Harbor Commons, we love creating opportunities for families, students, and neighbors to come together.

SPRING 2026 Events

AGE RANGE POLICY
Harbor Commons classes are intentionally designed for Grades 3–12. Younger siblings are welcome with parents but do not attend classes.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (Spring Semester 2026)

World History (Grades 3–6)
A Biblical, story-based introduction to world civilizations through engaging readings, maps, timelines, and hands-on projects. Students explore ancient cultures, major historical events, and global geography while developing historical thinking skills.

Life Science (Grades 3–6)
A gentle but thorough study of the living world. Students learn biology fundamentals through nature study, simple experiments, classification, journaling, anatomy basics, and real-world observation.

Art Appreciation (Grades 3–6)
A weekly picture-study class introducing students to famous artists, artistic movements, color and composition, and gentle technique exploration. Includes guided observations and creative projects.

Art Appreciation (Grades 5–12)
Older students learn to analyze, interpret, and discuss works of art with confidence. Topics include symbolism, historical context, technique, composition, and personal critique. Hands-on studies reinforce concepts explored in class.

Creative Writing (Grades 6–12)
A writing workshop that develops creativity, clarity, and expression. Students practice fiction, poetry, essays, character development, dialogue, and narrative structure. Includes writing prompts, peer review, and optional take-home projects. This class focuses on creative content rather than spelling and grammar; if you would like a class centered on grammar and editing, let me know.

Hands-On Workshop (Grades 3–12)
A rotating enrichment block offering a variety of hands-on experiences. Examples include science demonstrations, history crafts, artist studies, geography activities, and seasonal themed workshops. Designed to complement weekly core classes and to focus on handicrafts.

Logic Lab (Grades 3–6)
A playful, confidence-building introduction to logic and problem-solving. Students explore patterns, riddles, strategy games, spatial reasoning puzzles, beginner chess concepts, and teamwork challenges in a supportive environment.

Young Authors (Grades 3–6)
A creative writing class designed for younger students. Activities include short stories, journaling, illustrated books, guided narration, poetry, and collaborative storytelling. Emphasis is on imagination, structure, and joyful expression. The child does not need to love writing to enjoy this class.

Study Hall / Reading Circle (Grades 3–12)
A quiet, structured hour for independent reading, homework, skill practice, or project work. Students may receive light homework help from the moderator.

American Government (Middle & High School)
An introduction to U.S. civics, the Constitution, the branches of government, foundational American principles, and the responsibilities of citizenship. Students learn through readings, discussion, historical documents, and real-world examples.

Biblical Studies (Grades 7–12)
A structured, classical study of Scripture using the Memoria Press Christian Studies sequence. Students learn the overarching story of the Bible through careful readings, discussion, memory work, maps, timelines, and analysis of key people and events. Emphasis is placed on understanding biblical geography, doctrine, and the flow of salvation history. The class encourages reverence for Scripture, clarity of thought, and a strong foundation in Christian knowledge.

Theoretical Math & Logic (Grades 7–12)
An abstract reasoning course exploring the “why” behind mathematics. Topics include logic statements, sets, proofs, paradoxes, probability, patterns, game theory, and strategy problem-solving. Ideal for STEM-minded students and critical thinkers.

Teen Study & Social Hour (Grades 7–12)
A calm, supervised environment where teens can complete assignments, work on writing or research, collaborate with peers, or enjoy parallel working following morning academic classes. Academic guidance is available, though not strict enforcement of work.

Logic / Chess / Engineering Club (Grades 3–12)
An afternoon club offering chess, strategy games, logic puzzles, STEM building challenges, and collaborative problem-solving. A relaxed, fun environment where students sharpen reasoning skills and make friends.

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Harbor Commons Academic Schedule

Harbor Commons LLC is a hybrid educational community partnering with homeschooling families to provide rigorous, hands-on, discussion-based academic instruction in a structured small-group environment. The academic year consists of 36 instructional weeks, divided into two 18-week semesters (Fall and Spring).

Operating on a focused block schedule allows students to engage deeply with the material while maintaining flexibility for independent study and family-directed home education. Enrollment in the complete two-day instructional program consists of 8 instructional blocks weekly.

Academic Calendar Overview

  • Fall Semester 2026: August 10 – December 18 (Closed for Thanksgiving Week: Nov 23–27)
  • Spring Semester 2027: January 11 – May 21 (Closed for Spring Break: Mar 15–19)

Daily Rhythm

  • Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Structure: Four 45-minute instructional blocks
  • Transitions: 10-minute breaks between classes
  • Lunch Policy: Because our schedule is highly condensed for maximum academic efficiency, students do not eat lunch during instructional hours. Please ensure students have a hearty breakfast before arrival and pack a refillable water bottle and a snack.

High School Cohort (Grades 7–12)

Meets: Mondays & Thursdays | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM The secondary program emphasizes analytical thinking, rhetoric, structured writing, practical mathematics, scientific observation, research, and real-world application.

Monday Schedule

  • 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM | College Preparatory Composition: A rigorous writing course focused on analytical thinking, rhetoric, structured argumentation, and literary analysis.
  • 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Practical Math: Focused on stewardship, budgeting, taxes, banking, investing, entrepreneurship, and functional numeracy.
  • 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM | Anthropology & Geography: A study of cultures, civilizations, migration, trade systems, and the relationship between human societies and physical land.
  • 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM | Biblical Studies: A study of the life of Christ, the early Church, New Testament theology, apologetics, and first-century historical context.

Thursday Schedule

  • 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM | Creative Writing: An exploration of storytelling, descriptive observation (Macroscribe method), character development, and narrative structure.
  • 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Astronomy & Advanced Science: A study of celestial mechanics, observation, navigation, stellar systems, and the structure of the universe.
  • 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM | Ecology: Environmental science utilizing nature journaling, field observation, ecological systems study, and laboratory investigation.
  • 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM | American History: A deep dive into the historical, civic, and cultural development of the United States.

Elementary Cohort (Grades 3–6)

Meets: Wednesdays & Fridays | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM The elementary program blends classical narration, developmentally appropriate instruction, hands-on learning, nature study, strategy games, writing development, and craftsmanship.

Wednesday Schedule

  • 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM | Practical Mathematics: Foundational math skills applied to real-world scenarios, measurements, and logical problem-solving.
  • 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Ecology & Nature Study: Focused on observation, gardening, weather, habitats, ecosystems, and stewardship.
  • 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM | Handicrafts: Emphasizing patience, fine motor development, practical hand skills, artistic design, and tactile learning.
  • 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM | Strategy & Logic: Critical thinking instruction utilizing games, spatial reasoning, chess, tactical problem-solving, and engineering challenges.

Friday Schedule

  • 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM | Composition: Emphasizing narration, copywork, dictation, grammar, paragraph structure, and written communication.
  • 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Old Testament Studies: A study of the major people, events, themes, and covenant narrative of the Old Testament.
  • 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM | American History: A chronological exploration of the people, events, geography, and civic development of the United States.
  • 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM | Creative Writing & Expression: Storytelling emphasizing imagination, poetry, narration, and collaborative storytelling.