F.A.Q ( Frequently asked Questions )
When will Harrisburg Global Academy open ?
The school will open in August 2026 to serve grades K-6.
HGA will add 7th and 8th grade each subsequent year.
Are there any fees?
No, HGA is a tuition-free public school.
What is the School’s Address?
11774 Harrisburg Rd. Indian Land, SC.
What is the enrollment process, and are there specific deadlines?
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.
Will the school offer transportation services for students?
Free bus transportation will be available at designated depot stops. Bus routes will be determined based on the addresses/communities of enrolled students.
Does the School offer Before and After Care?
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.
Will Harrisburg Global Academy participate in the National School Lunch Program?
Yes, Harrisburg Global Academy will participate in the National School Lunch Program and provide free and/or reduced breakfast and lunch for eligible students.
Will the school require uniforms?
Yes, Harrisburg Global Academy will be a uniform-required school.
What extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs will be offered?
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.
Are there any open houses, information sessions, or virtual events to learn more about the school?
Virtual and live parent sessions will be announced on social media and in the school newsletter starting in the late spring
or early summer.
What curriculum will the school follow?
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.
Does the curriculum have a specific focus?
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.
Does the School offer accelerated programming?
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.
What facilities will the school have, such as classrooms, labs, libraries, and sports areas?
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.
Are there opportunities for parents to be actively involved in the school community?
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.