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 23, 2024 – Saturday at 2 PM
Spring Music Recital | March 29, 2025 – 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.
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Student Application Deadline: August 6, 2024
Teacher/Tutor Application Deadline: June 25, 2024
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Dates & Deadlines
Teacher Training: August 6th, 2024 (7 PM)
New Student Orientation: August 17, 2024 (10 AM - 12 PM)
Returning Student Orientation: August 13, 2023 (7 PM)
FALL SEMESTER BEGINS: August 20, 2024
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Registration Fees (Costs)
Family with a teacher/tutor
$326.00 + books & materials
Family without a teacher/tutor
$652.00 + 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
2024 - 2025 (Updated 8/27/2024)
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Veritas Press: 1815 to Present
(Grades 2-6)
Covering events from 1815 to the present, Vertias Press History provides the student with the building blocks to understand a historical timeline.
Omnibus III: Reformation to the Present (Grades 7-9)
Omnibus III is an integrated approach to history, literature, and theology which focuses on the United States and the modern world.
​Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
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Omnibus VI: The Modern World
(Grades 10-12)
Omnibus VI is an integrated approach to history, literature, and theology beginning with the Reformation and covering significant works of modern Western culture.​
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Apologia Chemistry
(Grades 10-12)
Apologia Chemistry teaches a foundational understanding of weights, measurements, and tables leading to the mathematical and algebraic understanding of chemical equations involving various reactions.
​Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
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Apologia Physical Science
(Grades 8-10)
Apologia Physical Science teaches a foundational understanding of mass and energy leading to the measurable, mathematical, structural, and dynamic understanding of our designed Earth and all that is in it.
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Introduction to Logical Fallacies
(Grades 6-8)
Introduction to Logical Fallacies is a study of informal logical fallacies and the various ways to catch them for further observation.
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Fitting Words: Classical Rhetoric
(Grades 8-10)
Using the five canons of rhetoric (invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery) and teaching the modes of persuasion (ethos, pathos, and logos), Classical Rhetoric provides tools to help students write and speak publicly.
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IEW: Adventures in Writing
(Grades 3-5)
Using a variety of topics, Adventures in Writing introduces younger students to the IEW Structure and Style Method.
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IEW: Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons
(Grades 6-8)
Using modern world history themes and topics, this class teaches students to develop structure and style through weekly writing assignments.
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Logos Latin 3
(Grades 5-7)
Building on material from previous Logos Latin courses, this class introduces new Latin vocabulary, chants, and grammar concepts, uses them in translation, and also assigns sections of Scripture to memorize in Latin.
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Intermediate Koine Greek
(Grades 9-12, adult)
An intermediate study of grammar and syntax of the Greek New Testament.​Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
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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.
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Logos Latin 1
(Grades 3-6)
An introduction to learning Latin. Each weekly lesson includes the rigorous vocabulary, chants, derivatives, and worksheets.
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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 10, 2024
Topic: Shepherding Teenager's Hearts (Final Section from Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp.)
November 12, 2024
Topic: Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham Jr. (Intro. + Chapters 1 & 2)
January 14, 2025
Topic: Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham Jr. (Chapters 3 & 4)
March 11, 2025
Topic: Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham Jr. (Chapters 5 & 6)
May 13, 2025
Topic: Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham Jr. (Chapters 7 & 8)
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.