Welcome to Harrisburg Global Academy
The mission of Harrisburg Global Academy (HGA) is to teach children to become leaders in their communities and create collaborators, communicators, and change-makers both locally and globally by empowering children to lead and to learn, ensuring they meet their most significant potential.
EXCITING NEWS!
HGA Parent Letter
Read the latest parent letter from Harrisburg Global Academy. Stay informed about important school updates and announcements. Review upcoming events, reminders, and key information. Check back regularly for the newest communication. Click below to view the complete letter.
LIVE WEBCAM
View the live webcam at Harrisburg Global Academy anytime. Monitor campus activity during the school day. No login is required to access the live stream. Simply open the link and follow the viewing instructions. Click below to watch the live webcam.
PUBLIC MEDIA RELEASE
Harrisburg Global Academy today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. Click below to view the complete media release.
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Why Families Choose Our School
Discover the Opportunities That Await Your Child
We believe every child deserves an education that inspires confidence and curiosity. Through personalized learning, caring teachers, and enriching opportunities, our school prepares students for success in and beyond the classroom.
Workshop Model
A student-centered approach fostering collaborative and
independent learning
environments.
Social & Emotional Support
We prioritize students’ well-being by fostering a safe, supportive environment that builds confidence, resilience, and strong social skills.
World Language Focus
Integrating global
perspectives through
dedicated language
immersion and cultural
awareness.
Clubs & Sports
Our clubs and sports programs encourage teamwork, creativity, and leadership while helping students explore their interests beyond the classroom.
Accelerated Classes
Earn high school credits
in ELA, Math, and
Spanish through our
rigorous advanced
pathways.
Before & After Care
Our before and after care programs provide a safe, structured, and engaging environment that supports families’ schedules.
Learning goes beyond the classroom
About Us
Free bus transportation will be available at designated depot stops. Routes will be developed based on the addresses and communities of enrolled students.
The School will offer tuition-based before and after-care. Program specifics, including hours, fees, and registration, will be provided in the Spring/Summer of 2026.
Harrisburg Global Academy will participate in the National School Lunch Program and provide free and/or reduced breakfast and lunch for eligible students.
- Workshop Model
- World Language Focus
- Accelerated Classes
- Social & Emotional Support
- Sports & Clubs
- Before & After Care
APPLY ONLINE TODAY
The process is easy!
1
Create an account / sign in
Create an account using the link provided on this website (or log in if you already have one).
2
Add your student (if required) & access forms
Once signed in, add your child to your account using an access ID/password the school gives you (for new students) so you can see the correct enrollment forms.
3
Complete and submit enrollment forms
Fill out the required online forms and upload needed documents (like birth certificate, immunization records, proof of residency, etc.), then submit your application for review
FAQ
Have questions about enrollment or our programs? We’re here to help. Explore the answers families ask most as you get to know Harrisburg Global Academy.
The school will open in August 2026 to serve grades K-6.
HGA will add 7th and 8th grade each subsequent year.
No, HGA is a tuition-free public school.
Harrisburg Global Academy is located at 11774 Harrisburg Rd, Indian Land, SC 29707.
The open application window will be advertised November 2025.
Families can apply for all eligible children to enroll during this time. The
application window for the initial lottery will close on January 31st. The
lottery will take place in the first week of February. Preference is
provided to siblings, as well as children of staff and founding board
members. If a student is not selected, they will be placed on a waitlist.
Invitations will be extended to those on the waitlist as seats become
available.
Free bus transportation will be available at designated depot
stops. Bus routes will be determined based on the
addresses/communities of enrolled students.
Yes, the School will offer tuition-based before and after care.
Program specifics including hours, fees, and registration will
be provided in the Spring/Summer of 2026.
Yes, Harrisburg Global Academy will participate in the
National School Lunch Program and provide free and/or
reduced breakfast and lunch for eligible students.
Yes, Harrisburg Global Academy will be a uniform-required
school.
The school will develop sports, social, and academic clubs
based on parent and student interest surveys and teacher
expertise. Fall sports, clubs, and extracurricular offerings will
be advertised in the summer of 2026. Before and aftercare
programs will also be available.
Virtual and live parent sessions will be announced on social
media and in the school newsletter starting in the late spring
or early summer.
Harrisburg Global Academy will implement a state-approved
core curriculum for English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Social
Studies, and Science. Specific details will be finalized with
the Curriculum Specialist in the fall of 2025 and advertised at
that time. The curriculum also includes a variety of electives.
Yes, the curriculum emphasizes World Language instruction
(Spanish) as part of an elective block. STEM subjects will also
be integrated into the daily curriculum and Science classes
K-5 and STEM electives will be offered in MS.
Advanced Spanish and Math courses will be offered in the
middle grades (beginning in 7th grade) for acceleration and
high school credit. The School will also offer Honors tracks
for eligible middle school students and gifted/talented
classes for eligible elementary students.
Progress photos and construction updates will be shared as
they become available. The school is currently designed to
be a three-story building housing all classrooms, labs, and a
café/gymnasium. An athletic complex and fields are planned
for Year 3.
Yes, there will be various committees and opportunities for
parents to participate in the school community. The School
will develop a Parent Teacher Organization prior to opening
to ensure parents are engaged and informed.
we are opening with grades k-6
We are welcoming students in grades K–6 into a nurturing school community where children are encouraged to grow, explore, and reach their full potential.
