Student & Family Resources
Welcome!
Whether you’re joining our school community for the first time or have been part of the family since 2008, we’re here to support your success.
This hub is designed to give students and families quick access to everything they need to navigate the school year, from enrollment and student handbooks to schedules, extracurricular opportunities, and more.
Enrollment
Hardin Valley Academy serves students in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.
Students who are zoned for HVA and attended a Knox County middle school for 8th grade are automatically enrolled.
Enrollment for students who are new to the districts must be completed in person by a parent or legal guardian.
Daily Schedule
At Hardin Valley Academy, the school day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. on regular school days.
On Late Start Fridays, classes begin at 8:50 a.m. Dismissal is still 3:30 p.m.
Students must attend for at least 3.5 hours to be counted present for the day.
Academics
HVA follows the district’s 865 Academies model.
Ninth-grade students learn within the Freshman Academy, building a strong foundation for high school success.
In 10th grade, students join one of our three career-themed academies:
- The Academy of Business and Law;
- The Academy of Liberal Arts, Communication and Design;
- The Academy of Health Science or
- The Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
They'll take classes in their chosen academy through graduation ensuring their learning is connected to real-world skills and future opportunities.
Student Supports
The entire staff of HVA is committed to establishing an atmosphere in which children will feel safe, secure, and happy so they maximize their opportunities to learn and achieve. The school has trained counselors and a social worker on staff.
Library / Media Center
Our library is a hub for student learning, reading, and discovery. In addition to the school library, teachers may maintain individual collections of age-appropriate books in their classrooms to support literacy and foster a love of reading.
The Hardin Valley Academy Foundation
The Hardin Valley Academy Foundation provides funding opportunities for the development of teachers and students, as well as improvements to the school campus. We focus on three pillars of opportunity:
- Professional Development and skill certification for teachers and students, ensuring excellence for all.
- Providing teachers and students access to Technology varying from audio books for visually and hearing impaired, to computers, iPads and specialized software.
- Facility Improvements that enhance the physical aspects and educational needs for our school.