Welcome to Heritage Collegiate Leadership Academy (HCLA): The Micro School
A Rosenwald-Inspired Micro School Cultivating Black Brilliance, Leadership, and STEA(g)M Innovation
We are a college, career, and entrepreneurial prep micro school opening for our first STEA(g)M SUMMER CAMP in July 2026. This camp will be open to any students, by age groups, in the community. We will open as a K-6 private micro school in August, 2026. We will add a grade each year thereafter until we reach 12th grade. We are committed to a serving as a personalized pathway to leadership in college, career, and/or entrepreneurship for the scholars we serve. We welcome you to visit our site regularly for updates, information about NC Opportunity Scholarships, and upcoming events. At HCLA: The Micro School, we will BUILD LEADERS, HONOR LEGACY, and INSPIRE EXCELLENCE.
More About Heritage Collegiate Leadership Academy (HCLA):
The Micro School
HCLA: The Micro School's Mission Statement:
“At HCLA: The Micro School, we prepare scholars to lead, innovate, and achieve through personalized learning, STEA(g)M projects, and real-world experiences.”
HCLA: The Micro School
Your Child’s Growth Is Our Mission
Heritage Collegiate Leadership Academy has earned its positive reputation because we go out of our way to provide truly exceptional educational opportunities to each of our scholars. We understand that their needs can change at any time, and we’re ready to adapt our services quickly to ensure their success.
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As a micro school, HCLA leverages small class sizes, personalized instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and leadership-focused programming to cultivate each scholar’s brilliance.
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We empower students with the knowledge, character, confidence, and voice needed to lead with purpose and positively transform their communities.
Leadership Development and Academic Coaching Make Us a Unique Educational Choice!
Mentors Make Us Magnificent
Our scholars will be assigned career mentors in middle school.
Leadership Development and Student Success Coaching make Heritage Collegiate Leadership Academy (HCLA): The Micro School a unique learning experience for scholars who are college and career bound at the earliest of ages. Our students will also learn about entrepreneurial leadership.
Contact us
Heritage Collegiate Leadership Academy will offer special events and information sessions virtually and in person in the near future. Please contact us to add you to our contact list.
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Welcome to HCLA: The Micro School
The vision of Heritage Collegiate Leadership Academy is to become a replicable and transformative micro school model that reimagines education for Black scholars. We envision an intimate, innovative learning community where students excel academically, think critically, lead boldly, and engage the world as innovators, advocates, and change-makers.
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Rooted in the legacy of the historic Rosenwald Schools and the principles of servant leadership, HCLA aspires to graduate scholars who are fully prepared for college, career, entrepreneurship, and a life of impactful leadership—while inspiring new micro schools dedicated to excellence, empowerment, and cultural affirmation.
What Makes HCLA Different
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STEA(g)M Focus
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Small Class Sizes
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Lessons in Leadership Seminars
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Project-Based Learning
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AI Training and Workshops
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Genius Hour / Passion Projects
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Critical Thinking / Public Speaking / Debate / Competitive Debate
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Field Trips that Build Background knowledge
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Personalized Learning that Meets Scholars Where They Are
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AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determinated) College Prep Curriculum begins in Kindergarten and is the curricular framework for all grades and classes.
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Character and Confidence Builders taught during Morning Meetings
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Scholars can apply for Leadership jobs in class and school wide
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Research, Writing, and Presentation Projects on Black Topics (6-12)
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Mandarin Chinese or Spanish (Digital: K-4; Live Teacher (5-12)
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Career Mentors (8-12)
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Summer Internships (8-12)
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Summer STEA(g)M Camps (Open to Public)*
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Saturday STEA(g)M Sessions (Open to Public)*
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AM Core Instruction / PM Electives for Exploration
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Uniform Options
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*These events are meant to build the background knowledge and to raise funds for HCLA as these Summer Camps and Saturday Session will have registration & participation fees.
Heritage Collegiate Leadership Academy (HCLA): The Micro School's Mission
HCLA: The Micro School's Vision
Heritage Collegiate Leadership Academy (HCLA): The Micro School envisions becoming a nationally recognized, replicable micro school model rooted in the legacy of the Rosenwald Schools—where Black children and all learners thrive in a nurturing, culturally-grounded community that celebrates their heritage and prepares them for leadership in every sphere of life. We aspire to a safe and affirming, tight-knit learning environment where academic rigor, servant leadership, and real-world, project-based experiences empower scholars to design solutions, create opportunities, and pursue excellence boldly. Through our micro school’s flexible structure, STEA(g)M innovation, and commitment to mentorship and exploration, we will develop changemakers who uplift their communities and set new standards for educational empowerment in the Raleigh–Durham, North Carolina region and beyond.
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HCLA: The Micro School's Mission Statement
“At HCLA: The Micro School, we prepare scholars to lead, innovate, and achieve through personalized learning, STEA(g)M projects, and real-world experiences.”
Personalized Leadership Development
Learn more about us…
Virtual Coaching will be one of our most popular leadership development services available. It will make a big difference for many of our teachers and scholars, and will be provided with the highest level of excellence. With this service, we will ensure that teachers and scholars are receiving the personalized leadership development that sets them up for success in school and in life. When you choose Heritage Collegiate Leadership Academy (HCLA): The Micro School, you can trust that you and your child(ren) are in great hands.
Group Coaching
Here For You
Group coaching will be another one of our most popular services available. It will make a big difference for parents, scholars, teachers, and staff and will be provided with the highest level of excellence. With this service, we will be able to train more teachers, students, and parents who assume leadership roles in the HCLA: The Micro School's Parent Teacher Scholar Association, on the Board of Directors, and as the Parent Coordinator.. Whenever you work with Heritage Collegiate Leadership Academy, you can trust that you’re in great hands.
Want to learn more about our services? Contact us today.