We are a community of believers, united in Christ, who are devoted to proclaiming and obeying the word of God.
Sunday Worship 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 1976 Scenic Dr. Fortuna CA
Welcome
Are you looking for a better approach to educate your child? City on a Hill is a ministry effort of FBC Fortuna that works with parents to improve in their role and to assist with the education of their children. There are two ways that this is accomplished. First, during the school year, we host bi-monthly Parent Training Classes. Second, we host weekly Co-op Classes. To learn more, continue reading below. To stay in the loop with the different opportunities going on at City on a Hill, email cityonahillcce@outlook.com or sign up and get connected to our community here.
City on a Hill
A community for parents of homeschoolers, private schoolers, public schoolers, and future schoolers.
Homeschool Co-op
A cooperation of homeschooling families to help one another educate their children within a Classical Christian Education model.
Parent Training Classes
Bi-monthly classes for parents who take seriously the responsibility to educate their children and are passionate about Classical Christian Education.
Music Recital
We are always looking for budding young performers who are being trained in their instrument of choice. If you are interested in performing, please submit your name, grade, instrument, and title of piece to cityonahillcce@outlook.com. Space is limited. You do not need to be a participant of the Parent Training Meetings or the Co-op to perform or to attend.
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Fall Music Recital | November 22, 2025 – Saturday at 2 PM
Spring Music Recital | March 28, 2026 – Saturday at 2 PM
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The recital will be held at:
First Baptist Church of Fortuna
1976 Scenic Drive
Fortuna, CA 95540
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COAH Homeschool Co-op
A cooperation of homeschooling families to help one another educate their children within a Classical Christian Education model. The co-op meets weekly on Tuesdays.
Applications
Please turn in your application or send it in via email to cityonahillcce@outlook.com.
Student Application Deadline: August 5, 2025
Teacher/Tutor Application Deadline: June 24, 2025
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Dates & Deadlines
Teacher Training: August 5th, 2025 (6:30 PM)
New Student Orientation: August 16, 2025 (10 AM - 12 PM)
Back to CoaH Night: August 12, 2025 (6:30 PM)
FALL SEMESTER BEGINS: August 19, 2025
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Registration Fees (Costs)
Family with a teacher/tutor
$375.00 + books & materials
Family without a teacher/tutor
$750.00 + books & materials
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$20 per semester for families only participating in the Reading Hour (K – 2nd)
Semester fees can be made in person or online at
http://fbcfortuna.churchcenter.com/giving/to/city-on-a-hill-co-op
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Applications:
COAH Co-op Classes
2025 - 2026 (Updated 05/28/25)
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Fall syllabi will be finalized by July 22, 2025
Veritas Press: Old Testament and Ancient Egypt
(Grades 2-6)
Covering events from Creation to The Fall of Egypt, Veritas Press History provides the student with the building blocks to understand a historical timeline.
​Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus​
Omnibus I: Biblical and Classical Civilizations (Grades 7-9)
Omnibus I is an integrated approach to history, literature, and theology which focuses on the Ancient World and important contemporary works.
​Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
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Omnibus IV: The Ancient World
(Grades 10-12)
Omnibus VI is an integrated approach to history, literature, and theology beginning with the Ancient World and covering significant works of modern Western culture.​
Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
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Apologia Biology
(Grades 9-12)
​Covers the first half of the Biology textbook, emphasizing foundational things from the microscopic (cells, genes) to the macroscopic (ecology).
​Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
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Apologia Physics
(Grades 11-12)
​Covers the first half of the Physics textbook, applying mathematical equations of the Newtonian Laws for vectors corresponding to an object’s parallel, diagonal, circular, or parabolic course of travel (or in the case of no movement, the object’s inertia).
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Introductory Logic
(Grades 7-12)
A yearlong introduction to logic utilizing Introductory Logic: The Fundamentals of Thinking Well.
​Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
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Technical Drafting
(Grades 7-12)
Improving dexterity with pencil and drawing board for visualizing and creating objects in 2D orthogonal views, 3D isometric views, 3D perspective views, and with tables, diagrams, assembly instructions, rendering, line weight hierarchy, and technical penmanship also covered.
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IEW: All Things Fun and Fascinating
(Grades 3-6)
This IEW Level A course introduces structure and style through weekly writing assignments on weird and wonderful subjects.
​Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
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Logos Latin 1
(Grades 3-6)
An introduction to learning Latin, with each weekly lesson including the rigorous study of vocabulary, chants, derivatives, and worksheets.
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Logos Latin 2
(Grades 3-6)
After reviewing material from Logos Latin 1, this course introduces new chants, grammar concepts, and vocabulary.
​Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
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Kraken Latin I
(Grades 6-8)
Introducing fundamental Latin grammar concepts alongside weekly worksheets and memorization, this course equips students to read and translate Latin.
Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
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Primary Arts of Language
(Grades K-2)
The Primary Arts of Language (PAL) lays the foundation for printing along with an introduction to Story Summaries, copy work with a gentle introduction to basic English grammar, and then moving into composition.
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Math Tutoring - Study Hall
This is a guided study hall in which students will spend their time quietly studying, completing homework, or asking questions about mathematics.
​​Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
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Parent Training Classes
Do you need a little more help or encouragement in figuring out this thing called parenting? If so join us for a Parent Training Class. Parent Training Classes are bi-monthly meetings for parents/teachers who are passionate about Classical Christian Education and who take seriously the responsibility to educate their children. Here you'll meet other parents facing the same struggles that you are. You do not need to be a participant in the Homeschool co-op to participate. Be sure to sign-up to get email reminders about upcoming meetings.
Schedule
2nd Tuesday of every other month | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Each Meeting will consist of parts: Bible Study, Lesson, and an open Q&A. There are also rumors of goodies to munch on.
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September 9, 2025
Topic: Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham Jr. (Chapters 9 & 10)
November 11, 2025
Topic: Building a Godly Home, Volume I: A Holy Vision for Family Life by William Gouge. (Chapters 11 & 12)
January 13, 2026
Topic: Building a Godly Home, Volume 3: A Holy Vision for Raising Children by William Gouge. (Chapters 1 & 2)
March 10, 2026
Topic: Building a Godly Home, Volume 3: A Holy Vision for Raising Children by William Gouge. (Chapters 3 & 4)
May 12, 2026
Topic: Building a Godly Home, Volume 3: A Holy Vision for Raising Children by William Gouge. (Chapters 5 & 6)
Values
Download our complete Mission, Vision, Values, and Doctrine
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
We believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed in the New Testament, prophesied in the Old Testament, and proclaimed throughout all of Church history.
Narrow Doors, Tall Hallways
Narrow Doors, Tall Hallways
Male Leadership
We believe men are called to lead in the church, the home, and in government.
Parental Ownership
We believe parents (not churches, schools, or governments) are ultimately responsible for the spiritual and intellectual training of their children.
Classical Christian Education
Our common model for educating our students with a Christian worldview is through a Classical Christian Education framework. Learn more about the Classical Education by reading Dorothy Sayer's The Lost Tools of Learning.
Rigorous Learning
We believe that learning is work and therefore should be rigorous (even when it becomes harder in the logic and rhetoric years).
Winsomely Passionate Teachers
We believe students will learn to love what their teachers love.
Parents Who Love to Read and Learn
We believe a good education never ends.