City on a Hill prepares students to exercise their rights and responsibilities as citizens of the United States. The school fosters in its students a curiosity for life-long learning, the habits of hard work, and commitment to public service. City on a Hill emphasizes the responsibility of educated citizens to question, to act, and to avoid complacency.
Town Meeting:
Every Friday the City on a Hill school community gathers together for its weekly town meeting. During this meeting a debate is run by students according to the Robert’s Rules of Order. Debate topics range from possible school changes to issues that are affecting the nation.
Civics Class:
All freshmen are enrolled in a civics class, in which they learn extensively about the constitution and the laws of the United States. Students in this class are required to pass a test that is modeled after the test that is given to all new U.S. citizens.