Choosing the right school is not just about where your child goes—it’s about who they are becoming.
At Charis Academy, we begin differently. Before you explore the school, we take time to understand your child—your hopes, your concerns, and what matters most to your family.
Our History
Charis Academy (CA), formerly known as Immanuel Christian School, was founded in 1979 and has been serving the Greater Hazleton area for over 40 years. CA is a non-denominational, non-public school. We believe that Christian education is much more than chapel and Bible class. We encourage an environment where students can grow in character, wisdom, and discernment to pursue the life God has called each of them to live. We have high academic standards with an emphasis on character development.
Charis Academy is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Mid-Atlantic Christian Schools Association (MACSA).
Rooted in Grace, Igniting Wonder, Inspiring Creativity
Beyond Academics.
Built for Formation.
A high-quality education inspired by Jesus and walking in grace—designed to develop wisdom, character, academic excellence, and real-world readiness.
Faith. Formation. Academic Excellence. Real-World Readiness.
Mission
To provide high-quality, Jesus-centered education that equips students to become lifelong learners, innovators, pioneers, and servants–ready to transform their communities, shape the future, and break cycles of poverty through purpose, integrity, and faith.
Vision
To raise and release a movement of young people who carry both their God-given gifts and the good news of Jesus into their cities and circles.
What Makes Charis Different
Not Just a School. An Educational and Formation Ecosystem.
At Charis Academy, faith, academics, leadership, family partnership, and real-world experiences work together to prepare students for life, purpose, and the future.
City-as-Campus
Students engage with businesses, nonprofits, arts organizations, and community leaders throughout Hazleton.
Students engage through:
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Workforce Exposure
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Community Partnerships
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Entrepreneurship
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Athletics
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Arts
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Service Learning
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Technology
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Leadership Development
Future Ready Learning
Students develop the skills, experiences, and confidence needed to navigate a changing world.
Future Ready is about more than careers.
Students learn to:
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Think Clearly
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Lead Faithfully
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Communicate Confidently
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Solve Problems
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Navigate Technology Wisely
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Contribute Meaningfully
Students gain exposure to:
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Entrepreneurship
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Workforce Readiness
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Leadership
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Technology
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Mentorship
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Real-World Problem Solving
Faith + Formation
Students grow spiritually, emotionally, and relationally through intentional discipleship and character development.
Formation is not accidental.
Students develop:
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Character
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Leadership
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Stewardship
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Communication
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Accountability
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Digital Integrity
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Christ-Centered Decision Making
A Clear Pathway for Long-Term Transformation
Most schools focus on academics.
Charis Academy develops future-ready students through a connected journey that integrates faith, formation, academics, family partnership, and real-world experiences.
Visible Outcomes
Students become:
Spiritually Grounded
Academically Prepared
Relationally Healthy
Digitally Fluent
Workforce Aware
Equipped to Contribute
How Future Ready Works
Students encounter leadership, entrepreneurship, technology, mentorship, and workforce opportunities early.
Character, habits, communication, accountability, and leadership are developed intentionally.
Learning connects directly to community partners, city-based experiences, workforce exposure, and mentorship.
Students graduate prepared for college, career, ministry, family life, and community leadership.
Faith + Formation
Academics + Real-World Readiness