American Heritage School Offers Challenging Courses To Prepare Tomorrow’s Leaders By Deborah Welky
The Boca/Delray campus of the American Heritage School was established in 1999 with a mission “to graduate students who are prepared in mind, body and spirit to meet the requirements of the colleges of their choice.” To this end, the private school offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum, integrated technology, exceptional guidance, leadership opportunities, and superior programs in the arts and athletics. “The students at American Heritage are uniquely prepared to be leaders of the 21st century who embody knowledge, integrity and compassion,” said Melanie Hoffman, public relations director for the school. “The energy felt throughout American Heritage’s college preparatory school is powered by the pursuit of knowledge, beginning in PK3 through grade 12.” On the campus, every student uses
an iPad. In the Lower School, advanced courses are offered in all subjects, including the Stanford University math program for accelerated math students, and 15 electives are integrated into students’ daily schedules, Hoffman said. In the Upper School, a selection of more than 200 different courses is offered, including 95 honors courses, 22 Advanced Placement courses and 60 fine arts courses. “Students can also explore career opportunities in pre-med and pre-law through a college-level preprofessional program,” Hoffman said. “Classes are taught daily by practicing physicians, surgeons, attorneys and circuit court judges.”
The 40-acre American Heritage School Boca/Delray campus resembles a small college in size and design. Facilities include investigative science labs facilitated by doctoral research scientists, engineering and robotics labs, a mock courtroom, media centers, outdoor environmental classrooms, two black box theatres, a state-of-the-art fine arts building, an Olympic-sized pool, sports fields and quiet courtyard areas. “We are proud of all our students and their abilities to excel, not only in academics, the arts and athletics, but also as compassionate and respectful leaders in their community,” American Heritage School Vice President Dr. Douglas Laurie said. “Our students feel at home here at American Heritage School, which gives them the confidence to set high goals for themselves and succeed.” wellington the magazine | june 2017
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