1973 - 1977

May 1973 - The Daly City property was sold to Seton Hospital for $360,000. Magic Hill Nursery students were transported by bus to the new Highlands Christian Preschool in San Bruno. The bus terminal was at the Calvary Cross Bookstore in Daly City that was established in 1964 by Pastor and Mrs. Sheley. The bookstore was sold to Western Book & Track of Oakland in 1974 due to increasing demands of our time at the church and school.

September 1974 - Seventh and eighth grades were added to Highlands Christian Schools.

August 1976 - Two wings of the Portola Elementary School were leased for our growing school. The younger elementary students attended “Highlands 2” at the Portola facility. The older students, including our first ninth grade class, attended “Highlands 1” at the church facility. The license for Highlands Preschool was amended from 136 to 300 students.

1977 - Church of the Highlands started St. James College in San Bruno, with degrees in Ministry and certificates in Early Childhood Education.

August 1977 - Tenth grade was added to Highlands Christian Schools.