enrollment

Interested in applying? Complete our Enrollment Interest Form and send to our school at the address on the form. Or give us a call at 218-722-7574 x311.

To Prospective Parents
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Thank you for your interest in Harbor City International School. Our mission is to prepare students for educational opportunities after high school, especially college. We assume that because you are interested in Harbor City International School you must value education. Our greatest strength is that we are a small school with a community that encourages the academic and personal growth of each student. We closely follow the academic progress of each student and provide support for individual growth. Advisors check on the attendance, grades, and assessment results of each advisee in their small group, helping us provide the support your son or daughter will need to succeed.

Because we are focused on the academic growth of your son or daughter, we expect the highest standards of conduct at our school. We believe our expectations teach students consideration for others, persistence, self discipline, and the ability to manage challenges with confidence. If you decide to enroll at Harbor City International School, your son or daughter will receive the support he or she needs to grow personally so that he or she will have the maturity to succeed academically.

We also have a strong parent community at Harbor City International School. Our parents connect with advising groups, follow their sons or daughters progress during the year, and help their sons and daughters set goals for their academic success. In addition, they celebrate the successes our students achieve, create special events to make our community closer, and work with teachers to improve our academic program.

We invite you and your son or daughter to visit our school to measure the fit between our mission and your son or daughter's academic needs. If you are seeking a small school that emphasis academics, provides personal attention to students, and expects the best from everyone in the school community, then Harbor City International School will fit your needs.

Please call us at (218) 722-7574 to schedule a visit or to ask us questions. You may also check out our web site at www.harborcityschool.org for more information. We hope to see you soon.

John Haire, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Harbor City International School

Frequently Asked Questions About Harbor City International School
How is Harbor City International School Different?
Harbor City International School is the smallest, public, college-oriented high school in the region. We value education and we want our students to achieve their post-secondary educational goals, especially enrollment to colleges.

Who Can Attend Harbor City International School?
Any student living in Minnesota attending grades 9 through 12 is eligible to enroll at Harbor City International School.

Is Harbor City International School Part of a School District?
Harbor City International School is recognized as an independent school district.

Does Harbor City International School Charge Tuition?
No. We are a public high school.

Is Harbor City International School Accredited?
Yes. We are the only public high school in the Duluth area accredited by the North Central Association Commission, also known as NCA. NCA recognizes the high academic standards and the ambitious continuous improvement plan at the core of Harbor City International School's plan. Accreditation also communicates to colleges and universities the academic expectations of the community and may provide students with greater access to federal grants and scholarships.

Are there Accelerated Courses for Students?
Yes. Harbor City International Schools offers College In The Schools courses for high school and college credit.

Are There Opportunities for Students to Experience the Arts?
Yes! Harbor City International School offers classes in music, theater, and arts. Our new state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center is a symbol of our commitment to the arts in our educational program.

Are There Services for Special Education Students?
Yes. We have an experienced Special Education staff who provide services to students with special needs.

Does the School Use Standardized Assessments?
Yes. In fact, Harbor City International School is one of a small number of school who uses the Measures of Academic Progress assessment three times a year to measure their students progress throughout the year. The results help teachers and students set growth expectations for students, teachers, and the school. If you are the parent of a student at Harbor City International School, then you will become familiar with expressions such as RIT scores, target goals, and achievement status.

We also use the Minnesota Basic Skills and GRAD testing to compare our students performance to other students and districts in Minnesota.

To help our students prepare for college, we offer PLAN assessments, which considered a preparatory test for the ACT, a college admission's test, and a valuable tool for helping students make plans for college.

Does Harbor City International School Use School Buses?
No. Because we are located Downtown, we issue bus passes for the Duluth Transit Authority and we can subsidize a portion of students' parking expenses.

Does Harbor City International School have Extra-Curricular Activities?
Yes. We have clubs such as Knowledge Bowl, Mock Trial, Chess, theater, string band, and technology. Many clubs are student-driven and supported by school staff and community members.

How Can Parents Be Involved in the Direction of the School?
Parents can join the Parent Community Forum to participate in the life of the school. Parents are considered among the greatest stakeholders in the school and we encourage parents to voice their opinions about the school's programs.

How Do I Find More Information or Schedule a Visit?
Please telephone us at (218) 722-7574 for more information or visit our web site at www.harborcityschool.org for more information.

Download the Enrollment Interest Form
Harbor City International School is a public school, and will not limit admission to students on the basis of race, gender, religious affiliation, sexual preference, intellectual ability, measures of achievement/aptitude, or athletic ability.