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.
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Journey Opportunities
Be P.O.I.S.E.D. Plan™: Your Path to Balance
With Jill Hatch
Certified Wellness Practitioner
Be P.O.I.S.E.D. Plan™: Your Path to Balance
Discover what it means to truly *Be P.O.I.S.E.D.*—finding balance, setting meaningful goals, and managing your own journey toward wellness in every part of life. Build habits that move you forward, not just now but for the future!
With Jill Hatch
Certified Wellness Practitioner
This opportunity allows students to explore the 6 domains of wellness—Physical, Occupational, Intellectual, Social, Emotional, and Divine Spiritual Purpose—this journey empowers learners to reflect, set personal goals, and track their progress with confidence.
Credits: 1.0 Elective Credit
Time: 120 Hours
UniPath Compass Learning Energies:
Wordwise
Logicwise
Heartwise
Naturewise
Mind & Body Connection: Chinese + Christ-Centered Yoga
Strengthen your mind, body, and spirit! Learn Chinese language and culture while pairing it with Christ-centered yoga that fosters peace, purpose, and personal growth.
Sydney Bond
This journey combines language learning with gentle, faith-based movement. Students grow in communication skills and spiritual wellness through interactive Chinese lessons and reflective yoga practice.
Credit: 0.5 Elective Credit +Core Foreign Language Credit (Chinese).
Credit amount can be tailored based on plan and participation.
UniPath Compass Learning Energies:
Wordwise
Bodywise
Heartwise
Naturewise
Hatch Attack: Survive. Lead. Succeed
Learn what the mountains can teach about life and business! Build resilience, leadership, and strategy as you tackle outdoor challenges that mirror the skills of a successful entrepreneur.
With Ed Hatch
This Journey blends business strategy principles—like goal setting, mission statements, identifying competitive advantage, KPIs, and financial smarts—with outdoor skills. From building fires to backcountry cooking, students learn to survive, lead, and succeed. The capstone backpacking trip brings it all together in an unforgettable adventure.
Credit:1.0 Elective Credit
Time: 120 Hours
UniPath Compass Learning Energies:
Logicwise
Trywise
Heartwise
Venturewise
Cooking Whole Foods
Get hands-on in your own kitchen! Learn to create tasty, nourishing meals using whole, healthy ingredients—on your schedule, at your pace.
With Suzi
Suzi’s guided virtual lessons make whole food cooking fun, practical, and approachable. Students gain confidence in the kitchen while building lifelong wellness skills.
Credits:0.5 Core Credit
Time: Complete at your own pace
UniPath Compass Learning Energies:
Bodywise
Naturewise
Logicwise
Craftwise
Credit Recovery: Your Personal Path
No cookie-cutter plans here! Build a unique recovery journey that matches your learning style, strengths, and interests—so you can move forward with purpose and confidence.
With Jill Hatch’s guidance &
the UniPath Compass Map™
students and parents team up to design a custom learning plan that meets state standards *and* connects to what excites and motivates the learner most.
Credit:Custom credit type
Time: Customized to students needs
UniPath Compass Learning Energies:
Logicwise
Wonderwise
Wordwise
Align Core
Club Life: Wellness Through Sport
Turn your passion for sports into personal growth! Learn to set goals, balance your time, and reflect on how club activities build your wellness in every area—from physical strength to emotional resilience. Examples Volleyball, Soccer, Rodeo,
With Your CLub Coach
Students work closely with their *own* club coach or leader as a mentor—someone who knows their sport, their effort, and their journey. Together, they connect athletic experience with personal goal-setting and the 6 domains of wellness.
Credit: 1.0 Elective Credit
Time: 120 Hours
UniPath Compass Learning Energies:
Bodywise
Heartwise
Trywise
Naturewise
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