Hawthorne Christian Academy

Hawthorne Christian Academy offers a comprehensive academic program for students in preschool through grade 12. The school follows a college-preparatory curriculum that incorporates a Christian worldview across all subject areas. Instruction is organized into three divisions: Lower School (Preschool–Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and Upper School (Grades 9–12). In the Lower School, students receive instruction in foundational subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. The curriculum also includes Bible instruction, physical education, art, music, and technology. The Middle School curriculum builds on elementary education with increased academic expectations in core subjects and opportunities for exploratory learning. In addition to Bible classes, students take courses in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and elective subjects. At the Upper School level, the academy offers a range of college-preparatory courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes in subjects such as English Literature, U.S. History, Biology, and Calculus. Honors-level courses are also available. The school meets and exceeds the standard credit requirements for high school graduation in New Jersey, including courses in English, mathematics, science, history, Bible, and world languages. Academic support services are available to students who require additional assistance. The school also provides college and career guidance, including standardized test preparation and assistance with the college application process. Graduates of Hawthorne Christian Academy have been accepted to a range of higher education institutions, including both secular and Christian colleges and universities. ==Community Outreach==

Hawthorne Christian Academy incorporates community involvement and service activities into its educational program. Students across grade levels participate in a range of service projects, some of which are coordinated through partnerships with local organizations and churches. These activities have included food and clothing drives, support for international relief efforts, and volunteering within the surrounding community. At the secondary level, students are typically required to complete a set number of community service hours as part of their graduation requirements. The school has also organized domestic and international trips focused on service and cross-cultural engagement, often in connection with Christian missions or humanitarian work. Hawthorne Christian Academy maintains a strong relationship with Hawthorne Gospel Church. The church and school collaborate on certain events and initiatives, and many school-wide programs, such as chapel services and holiday observances, are held on the church campus. Parental involvement is supported through a parent-teacher group that facilitates communication and provides assistance with school functions. The academy also hosts events throughout the year that are open to the school community, including concerts, exhibitions, and informational sessions. ==Athletics==

The Hawthore Christian Academy Defenders participate in the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference, which is comprised of small-enrollment schools in Bergen, Hudson, Morris and Passaic counties, and was created following a reorganization of sports leagues in Northern New Jersey by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA). With 100 students in grades 10-12, the school was classified by the NJSIAA for the 2019–20 school year as Non-Public B for most athletic competition purposes, which included schools with an enrollment of 37 to 366 students in that grade range (equivalent to Group I for public schools). The school participates as the host school / lead agency in a joint baseball team with Eastern Christian High School. In turn, Eastern Christian is the host school for a joint softball team. These co-op programs operate under agreements scheduled to expire at the end of the 2023–24 school year. ==References==