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.
Fall Music Recital | November 21, 2026 – Saturday at 2 PM
Spring Music Recital | March 27, 2027 – Saturday at 2 PM
The recital will be held at:
First Baptist Church of Fortuna
1976 Scenic Drive
Fortuna, CA 95540
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 4, 2026
Teacher/Tutor Application Deadline: June 23, 2026
Dates & Deadlines
Teacher Training: August 4, 2026 (6:30 PM)
Back to CoaH Night: August 11, 2026 (6:30 PM)
New Student Orientation: August 15, 2026 (10 AM - 12 PM)
FALL SEMESTER BEGINS: August 18, 2026
SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS: January 12, 2027
Registration Fees (Costs)
Family with a teacher/tutor
$250.00 + books & materials
Family without a teacher/tutor
$500.00 + books & materials
Semester fees can be made in person or online at
http://fbcfortuna.churchcenter.com/giving/to/city-on-a-hill-co-op
Applications:
COAH Co-op Classes
2026 - 2027 (Updated 04/15/2026) COMING SOON!
Veritas Press: New Testament, Greece and Rome
(Grades 2-6)
Covering events from the Minoans to The Council of Nicea, Veritas Press History provides the student with the building blocks to understand a historical timeline.
Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
Omnibus II: Church Fathers through the Reformation
(Grades 7-9)
Omnibus II is an integrated approach to history, literature, and theology which focuses on the Middle Ages and modern works that compliment the period.
Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
Click here for a complete list of the Veritas Press Omnibus books.
Omnibus V: The Medieval World
(Grades 10-12)
Omnibus V is an integrated approach to history, literature, and theology beginning with the Middle Ages and covering significant works of modern Western culture.
Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
Click here for a complete list of the Veritas Press Omnibus books.
Apologia General Science
(Grades 7-8)
A yearlong middle grades science course which introduces the student to the History of Science, The Scientific Method, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, Life Science, Biology, Marine Science, Environmental Science, and more.
Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
Apologia Chemistry
(Grades 10-12)
A yearlong high school science course utilizing Apologia's Exploring Creation with Chemistry.
Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
Logos Latin 2
(Grades 4-6)
After reviewing material from Logos Latin 1, this course introduces new chants, grammar concepts, and vocabulary
Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
Intermediate Logic
(Grades 8-12)
A yearlong logic course utilizing Intermediate Logic: Mastering Propositional Arguments.
Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
Logos Latin 3
(Grades 4-6)
After reviewing material from Logos Latin 2, this course introduces new chants, grammar concepts, and vocabulary.
Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
Kraken Latin 2
(Grades 8-9)
After reviewing material from Kraken Latin 1, this course introduces new grammar concepts, vocabulary, and memorization.
Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
IEW: People and Places in Our Community
(Grades 2-3)
This beginner IEW course implements most of the IEW Structure and Style writing method. This course will teach seven units which includes taking notes, retelling narrative stories, summarizing references, writing from pictures, and inventive writing.
Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
IEW: Wonders of Science
(Grades 7-9)
This Level B course implements the full IEW Structure and Style writing method. This course will teach all nine units which includes taking notes, retelling narrative stories, summarizing references, writing from pictures, composing essays, and formal critique.
Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
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
Biblical Hebrew
(Grades 9-12 and adult)
This course will include instruction on basic Hebrew grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and translation.
Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus
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.
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 (Chapter 11)
January 13, 2026
Topic: Building a Godly Home, Volume I: A Holy Vision for Family Life by William Gouge (Chapter 12)
March 10, 2026
Topic: Building a Godly Home, Volume 3: A Holy Vision for Raising Children by William Gouge (Chapters 1 & 2)
May 12, 2026
Topic: Building a Godly Home, Volume 3: A Holy Vision for Raising Children by William Gouge (Chapters 3 & 4)
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.