A New Kind of Accredited Highschool Journey
Welcome to the H.I.V.E.
H.I.V.E. stands for Homeschoolers Initiating Valuable Experience—and that’s exactly what happens here.
Student Led
Mentor Guided
Family-Fueled
This isn’t traditional school. It’s a personalized, purpose-driven learning path for 9th–12th graders who want to grow through real-world projects, mentor experiences, and family collaboration.
What Makes H.I.V.E. Different?
At H.I.V.E., learning doesn’t come from textbooks alone. It comes from community, curiosity, and real experience. Here’s how it works:
Students explore their unique gifts through flexible learning paths
Families partner in the learning process, providing support and input
Mentors (our “Professionals with Passion”) bring real-world experiences to life
Together, we build personalized plans, foster wellness, and
celebrate every student’s identity, purpose, and contribution.
Step-by-Step Journey
How It Works
Discover Your Purpose
Using our Be P.O.I.S.E.D. Plan™ and UniPath Compass Map™, students explore who they are and what drives them.
These frameworks help learners identify their strengths, interests, and goals before jumping into courses.
Choose Journey Opportunities
Design your own learning path by selecting from a growing catalog of of mentor-led, hands on learning opportunities.
Instead of traditional classes, students pick
mentor-led, real-world experiences that align with their personal learning style and passions.
create your personalized plan
With the support of family and mentors, each student builds a flexible plan tailored to their goals.
Learning happens through projects, hands-on experiences, and self-directed exploration—not worksheets or tests.
complete projects, earn credits
Demonstrate learning through competency-based projects, presentations, or mission experiences.
These personalized paths can earn school credit, even in creative or unconventional subjects.
Reflect, Celebrate & Record Progress
Progress is tracked, shared, and supported through your family and the community. Don't forget to celebrate!
Learning is documented and added to a WASC-accredited transcript, which can be submitted to most high schools for credit.
You're Not One-Size-Fits-All. Your Education Shouldn't Be Either.
Families play a vital role in H.I.V.E. Students and parents are partners throughout the process, strengthening learning and connection at home.
how to partner with your child
Participate in
Student's Growth
At H.I.V.E., families aren’t just observers—they’re active participants in their student’s growth. You’re part of the process as your child:
- Designs a personalized learning path
- Builds self-direction and time management
- Engages in hands-on projects
- Grows in identity, wellness, and purpose
Whether co-working together during mission days, attending the Be P.O.I.S.E.D. Workshop as a family, finding the right online resources, this is a shared experience!
Community is at the heart of H.I.V.E.
Real-World Mentors Bring Learning to Life
Our mentors—called Professionals with Passion— are artists, builders, business owners, adventurers, healers, creatives, and skilled tradespeople who are ready to share what they love with the next generation.
- Lead real-world learning opportunities
- Inspire students with stories and skills
- Model purpose-driven work and problem-solving
- Help students turn ideas into action
co-creators of a better future.
When students connect with passionate people, they start to believe in their own potential.
CHECK out available
Journey Opportunities
Be P.O.I.S.E.D. Plan™: Your Path to Balance
With Jill Hatch
Certified Wellness Practitioner
Available Journeys for 2026-27 will be posted on June 20th, 2026
explore what's possible
Browse mentor-led experiences designed to match your interests, strengths, and purpose.
Community is at the heart of H.I.V.E.
Ready to join H.I.V.E.?
- 9th-12th grade student
- Family committed to hybrid learning
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Attend a Be P.O.I.S.E.D plan™ Orientation
at start of school year once enrolled
