The Diamond Program is a unique academic initiative designed for high school students in grades 10-12th. This program offers an exceptional opportunity for students to simultaneously earn their high school diploma and complete a two-year college degree by the time they graduate from high school. Each student receives personalized guidance and mentorship from dedicated guidance counselors, ensuring their unique academic and career goals are met. Dual enrollment counselors work closely with students to create a roadmap for their studies, monitor their progress, and provide accountability to keep them on track for dual graduation. Students receive assistance in selecting courses that align with their intended college major and career aspirations, giving them a competitive edge when transferring to a four-year university or entering the workforce. In addition, CHEC may offer select dual enrollment courses on campus, facilitated by CHEC staff, to increase accessibility and provide students with greater flexibility and expanded opportunities in their dual enrollment pathways.​​

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Students follow a 32-week school calendar, attending classes on Mondays from 9:00am to 3:00pm and an additional add on day for a limited quantity of students on Tuesdays or Thursdays. On Mondays and Tuesdays, they wear their CHEC tshirt with appropriate bottoms and footing, provided they adhere to the school’s guidelines. On Thursdays, students are required to wear their professional uniform from Flynn O’Hara, fostering a polished and professional learning environment.

 

​On Mondays, all students will participate in International Studies, culminating in an optional class trip abroad to enhance their global learning experience allowing them to dive deeply into one country’s culture, history, geography, economics, religion, and global impact. Additionally, students who have completed the CHEC Math and English program will enroll in specialized courses focused on our business pillar of learning, with personalized guidance to support their academic and professional growth. CHEC Geometry and English 2 is also available on Mondays for 10th graders on a traditional math pathway. 

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2 Day Program - Tuesdays or Thursdays Add on

10th–12th Grade Learning Pod 

 

This small-group learning pod (approximately 10 students) is designed to cultivate a collaborative, high-trust environment where students are guided throughout the year in becoming an invaluable think tank for one another. Students will learn how to problem-solve together, challenge ideas respectfully, leverage individual strengths, and grow as a unified team.

Each week, students will spend a minimum of two focused hours working on Dual Enrollment (DE) coursework, with additional time provided as needed to support academic success, accountability, and independent learning habits.

Beyond academics, this pod emphasizes leadership, initiative, and real-world application. Students will collaboratively design, plan, and execute projects such as:

• Leading and running school assemblies

• Managing carline and campus operations

• Serving as interns or mentors in younger student classes

• Developing and operating group-based business ventures (e.g., designing, producing, and selling CHEC merchandise)

• Creating and executing fundraisers to support their pod’s initiatives

• Planning and hosting Diamond Fellowships

• Designing service projects and community outreach opportunities

• Developing student-led workshops or interest-based clubs

 

Students will also engage in shared reading and discussion of Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley, completing the book by year’s end, as well as working through selections from the John Maxwell 101 Leadership series to build a foundation in character-driven leadership.

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Through guided discussion, collaborative projects, and shared responsibility, students will learn how to grow both individually and collectively — discovering that strong teams multiply impact, and that meaningful growth happens best together.

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Note all students in the Diamond Program are required to be dual enrolled. Below are our CHEC Dual Enrollment tracks student can choose from.

 

• Dual Achievement Pathway

  • Students take a carefully structured combination of high school and college courses that fulfill graduation requirements for both. By the end of the program, they graduate high school with their diploma and an Associate’s Degree.

• One-on-One Communication

  • Each student has the opportunity to meet weekly with dual enrollment counselors through open office hours, and receive personalized guidance and mentorship , ensuring their unique academic and career goals are met.

• Academic Guidance and Accountability

  • Advisors work closely with students to create a roadmap for their studies, monitor their progress, and provide accountability to keep them on track for dual graduation.

• Future-Focused Course Selection

  • Students receive assistance in selecting courses that align with their intended college major and career aspirations, giving them a competitive edge when transferring to a four-year university or entering the workforce.

• College and Scholarship Preparation

  • The program provides extensive support with college applications, scholarship searches, and applications, ensuring students maximize their financial aid opportunities for future education.

• Skill-Building and Enrichment

  • Beyond academics, students develop critical life skills, including time management, self-discipline, and leadership, which prepare them for success in college and beyond.

• Community and Collaboration

  • Participants are part of a supportive learning community of peers who share similar goals, fostering collaboration and motivation throughout their high school and college journey.