At Highlands Christian Academy, we are pleased to offer students and families a library collection of more than 12,000 books and 24 magazine subscriptions. We are intentional about developing and instilling a life-long love of reading. We believe reading is key to a quality education as well as to spiritual growth.

In addition to our vast reading collection, we provide numerous electronic materials including:

• World Book (school family ID and password required)

• Florida Electronic Library is recommended for home research needs

• Computers are available for self-study, research, and access to NetClassroom

• Our on-site librarian is available to assist HCA families with their informational needs

The library is located on the second floor of the Christian Education building that is adjacent to the Fellowship Center.

Hours:

• 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM on Monday - Thursday

• 7:45 AM to 12:00 Noon on Fridays

Every two weeks, all Lower School classes participate in a scheduled library time when they are introduced to special books and monthly themes, and instructed in library skills. The remainder of the time is dedicated to browsing the collection and checking out books. Books and magazines are loaned for two weeks and are renewable for an additional two weeks. Scheduled library times are available to the secondary classes.

The library offers electronic retrieval and research training each school year to all students in grades two through twelve.

Kindergarten and first grade students may check out one book during their scheduled school visit, and the rest of the student body may check out two books during the school day. An additional book may be checked out before or after school. School families are encouraged to visit the library before and after school for book check-out and computer research.

Lower School students participate in a reading contest both during the school year and during the summer. Students who read the required amount of books each month receive a free coupon to Chick-fil-A. 

Summer Reading Lists