A Hybrid Private Christian School in Jacksonville
Harvest Community School is a private Christian school in Jacksonville, FL, built on a hybrid schedule. Students learn in the classroom with Harvest teachers for part of the week, then complete teacher-planned lessons at home with their parents for the rest. It is the best of both worlds: the academics, structure and community of a private school, together with the time and closeness of a home-school education.
Harvest is not a homeschool umbrella or co-op. We are an accredited Kindergarten through 12th grade school. Our teachers plan every lesson, and parents work alongside them on the home days.
The Weekly Schedule
Every Harvest student spends part of the week in class with our teachers and part at home with their parents. Here is how the week looks at each level. Campus days run from 8:00 to 3:00.
Lower School (K–5)
- On campus: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- At home: Thursday and Friday, from lesson plans written by your child’s teacher
- Class sizes are limited to 20 students
Middle School (6–8)
- On campus: Monday through Thursday
- At home: Friday, following each teacher’s detailed lesson plans
- Home school work is due the following Monday
High School (9–12)
- On campus: Monday through Thursday
- Friday: a school day with assigned work and a flexible schedule, leaving room for internships, apprenticeships, service projects and extracurricular activities
- Honors core courses, AP and dual enrollment with FSCJ
How the Home Days Work
Harvest teachers write lesson plans for every subject, with an overview of what happens in class and a detailed list of the assignments for home. Parents find the lesson plans, class news and school updates in Sycamore Education, our online school system. On home days, parents guide their children through the assigned work and make sure it is turned in on time.
Because parents teach from the same plan the teacher wrote, school and home work together, and parents always know where their child is in their learning.
Why Families Choose the Hybrid Model
- Private school academics: a Christ-centered curriculum taught by Harvest teachers, with honors, AP and dual enrollment courses in High School.
- More time as a family: home days give parents and children time to learn together every week.
- Parents in the loop: parents know the lessons, the teachers and their child’s classmates.
- A community of believers: Harvest families share the same faith and support one another.
- More than academics: strong athletics and fine arts programs.
The Parent’s Role
In the hybrid model, parents are part of the teaching team. Along with the home days, Harvest parents complete the Generations parenting course in their first year, attend four of the six community events each year and serve as Parent Partners at the school.
Hybrid Model FAQ
What is a hybrid school?
A hybrid school combines classroom days on campus with teacher-planned learning at home. At Harvest, students spend three or four days a week in class with Harvest teachers, and the rest of the school week learning at home with a parent from lesson plans written by those same teachers.
Which days are students on campus?
Lower School (Kindergarten through 5th grade) is on campus Monday through Wednesday and learns at home on Thursday and Friday. Middle School (6th through 8th grade) and High School (9th through 12th grade) are on campus Monday through Thursday, with Friday at home. Campus days run from 8:00 to 3:00.
Is Harvest a homeschool co-op or umbrella school?
No. Harvest is an accredited private Christian school. Our teachers plan the curriculum, teach the classes and set every assignment, and parents teach from those plans on the home days.
Who teaches on the home days?
Parents do, using the detailed lesson plans Harvest teachers prepare for every subject. Parents find the lesson plans, class news and school updates in Sycamore Education, our online school system, and make sure the work is turned in on time.
How much is tuition?
For 2026–2027, tuition is $8,500 for Lower School, $10,000 for Middle School and $11,500 for High School, with discounts for siblings. Registration, facility and activity fees are separate. See Tuition & Fees for every cost.
Does Harvest accept Step Up For Students scholarships?
Yes. Harvest participates in the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) and the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO) through Step Up For Students.
Is Harvest accredited?
Yes. Harvest is accredited by the Florida Coalition of Christian Private Schools Accreditation (FCCPSA), Cognia and the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), and is a member of ACSI. See Accreditation.
Where is Harvest located?
Our campus is at 8301 Fort Caroline Road in the Arlington / Fort Caroline area of Jacksonville, FL 32277. Harvest families come from all over, including Hidden Hills, Fort Caroline Shores, Charter Point, Mill Cove and Sandalwood.
How do we get started?
Fill out the enrollment form on our Admissions page and attend an Informational Meeting, the first step for every new family. The Steps for Enrollment page walks through the whole process.
See If Harvest Is Right for Your Family
The first step for every new family is an Informational Meeting, where you can learn more about the hybrid schedule and ask your questions.