Heritage Christian School: Preschool - 8th Grade Viewbook

DISCOVER INSPIRING EDUCATION AT HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Preschool - 8th Grade

Learn, Grow, Engage, Explore, Thrive, Prepare.

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PARTNERS WITH CHRISTIAN FAMILIES TO PROVIDE A CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION WITH STRONG COLLEGE-PREP ACADEMICS AND INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP OF STUDENTS.

MISSION STATEMENT THE MISSION OF HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS

WE AIM TO PROVIDE AN OUTSTANDING SPIRITUAL

TO GLORIFY GOD THROUGH THE DISCIPLESHIP OF

AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT WHERE

STUDENTS AND THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN

STUDENTS WILL BE THOROUGHLY PREPARED

EDUCATION WITH THE BIBLE AS THE FOUNDATION

TO FULFILL GOD’S PURPOSE FOR THEIR LIVES.

AND JESUS CHRIST AS OUR FOCUS.

SCHOOLS

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM: (PRESCHOOL, PREP-K, KINDERGARTEN)

Some of the most critical learning on the Heritage campus takes place in the brightly-colored preschool, prep-k, and kindergarten classrooms. It is there that our school’s youngest students are encouraged and equipped to explore art, music, and imaginative play, learn phonics and reading foundations, and develop critical thinking skills in a dynamic and cheerful environment.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (GRADES 1-4)

Education is a continuous, lifelong process that begins with meeting crucial developmental milestones in elementary school. We have the privilege of partnering with families early on in their educational journey to provide a strong, biblically-based academic foundation in the formative years of childhood.

SCHOOLS

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL: (GRADES 5 & 6)

The intermediate school is designed to foster students in academic, emotional, social, and spiritual transition. Our teachers and staff guide our students through these transitional years by providing more curriculum offerings and extracurricular opportunities, by introducing academic routines, and by discipling students as they begin to develop and hone important leadership skills.

MIDDLE SCHOOL: (GRADES 7 & 8)

The middle school is a safe environment for students, opening the door for the academic, social, and spiritual growth that is so critical in these “in-between” years. Our faculty and staff offer a rigorous curriculum, integrate biblical principles in the classroom, and provide an individualized discipleship approach to their students’ needs.

Students are provided with many opportunities to serve and lead, encouraging them to discover their unique gifts and talents.

RELATIONSHIPS Heritage Christian believes in placing an equal emphasis on academic excellence and relational discipleship. Our faculty and staff make it part of their mission to minister to students, both in and out of the classroom. They do this by challenging their students to see God’s work in light of their schoolwork, by mentoring students, and by building relationships with students and their families.

MOMENTS THAT BUILD RELATIONSHIPS • • • • • • • • •

Displaying a genuine interest in learning students’ stories Helping students work through personal challenges Stopping to pray with a student Staying after school to help a student understand a difficult concept Sending a note of encouragement Helping students identify their gifts and calling Challenging students to live counter-culturally Facilitating God-honoring conflict resolution Reminding students of their complete worth and value in God’s eyes

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT In addition to our academic rigor, what truly sets us apart and explains our success is our equally valued focus on transformational discipleship. We use God’s inerrant Word as our guide for how to disciple students holistically. Our “Teach, Mentor, Train” discipleship model puts definition to what Heritage has been doing from the beginning.

TEACH: Heritage was founded on the premise that the Bible is essential for all of life, including academics. As a result of this belief, we are very intentional about teaching our students the facts of the Bible, core doctrines, and principles of Christian living. These subjects are specifically taught in Bible classes and chapels, but we also integrate Bible teaching in all classroom environments. For one week each semester, intermediate and middle school students have chapel every day, which allows students to focus their attention for several days on our annual Spiritual Theme or a special topic.

MENTOR: All of our teachers are Christians who value the opportunity to educate in their subject area of expertise and help students grow in their faith in Christ. Teachers, coaches, and staff are intentional about building relationships with students.

Doing so facilitates natural opportunities to teach character and leadership, model a Christian lifestyle, and train them to serve God and others.

TRAIN: Our classrooms, athletics, and extracurriculars provide opportunities for our students to develop leadership skills, identify their gifts, articulate the Gospel, and practice serving others. These opportunities are a direct result of our commitment to mentoring our students both in and out of the classroom.

ACADEMICS When you join the Heritage family, you are woven into a partnership to help your children reach their maximum potential.

Heritage Christian has been recognized as one of the top-performing Christian schools in the nation.

Our extraordinary teachers, coaches, and staff are committed to creating an engaging, rigorous, and collaborative educational environment at every grade level.

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM: (PRESCHOOL, PREP-K, KINDERGARTEN)

Our littlest students develop basic academic, social, and emotional skills through active academics and imaginative, sensory play.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: (GRADES 1-4)

Our elementary students are developing the building blocks for higher-level thinking and reasoning skills. They focus on reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, begin foreign language introduction, discover the basics of STEM learning approaches and math, and explore creativity through art, music, and physical education.

MIDDLE SCHOOL: (GRADES 7 & 8)

Middle school students begin to take charge of their schedules and have more elective course options and extracurricular opportunities. Aside from traditional coursework, students can take classes like band, choir, art, French, technology, and yearbook.

To learn more about the curriculum offered at each grade level, visit www.heritagechristian.net/academics.

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL: (GRADES 5 & 6)

Intermediate school students begin to practice academic routines while also gaining more independence in their studies. Their curriculum involves a combination of traditional academics with elective courses to help students develop critical thinking skills.

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES:

ESS acknowledges our students’ learning differences and provides a variety of programs, intervention strategies, and teaching methods to meet the learning needs and challenges of exceptional children.

STEM:

The Heritage STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) is a fundamental reason for our school’s academic excellence. STEM education is integrated into all levels of instruction at HCS. Students in kindergarten–8th grade participate in a STEM “special” or class and are given many other opportunities to be involved in STEM initiatives.

Learn more at www.heritagechristian.net/STEM

ROBOTICS:

Heritage Robotics is an extracurricular program that boasts of several elementary and middle school teams. In addition to learning valuable engineering and programming skills, these Robotics students focus on innovation, collaboration, project management, and critical thinking skills.

Learn more at www.heritagechristian.net/robotics.

8TH GRADE TRIP:

The 8th grade year ends with an opportunity for students to participate in a class trip to our nation’s capital of Washington, D.C. After studying U.S. history over the course of the year, students get to experience firsthand the places where our nation began.

FINE ARTS At Heritage, the arts are a core part of the curriculum. Elementary school students participate in music and visual arts “specials.” Intermediate school students participate in a visual arts class and a music class of their choice.

Middle school students have several fine arts class options to choose from, including:

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Choir Praise & Worship Team Band Jazz Band Strings Theater 2D Art 3D Art Mixed Media Art Ceramics

Learn more about fine arts at Heritage at www.heritagechristian.net/finearts.

ATHLETICS Heritage Christian Athletics are grounded in the school’s mission to glorify God through the discipleship of studentathletes and the pursuit of excellence in athletics, with the Bible as the foundation and Jesus Christ as our focus. Our middle school teams are dedicated to strengthening students in their athletic abilities, teaching them to be a part of a team, and preparing them for higher levels of competition.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS SPORTS: • • • • •

Baseball Basketball Cross Country* Football Lacrosse*

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Soccer* Swimming & Diving* Tennis* Track & Field*

*These sports include opportunities for students in 6th grade.

MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS SPORTS: • • • • •

Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country* Lacrosse Soccer*

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Softball* Swimming & Diving* Tennis* Track & Field* Volleyball*

STUDENT LIFE EAGLE CARE: An extended care program for students in preschool - 8th grade is offered for students who need consistent after school care on specific days of the week until 5:30 pm. Eagle Care is staffed

by HCS teachers, aides, and Christian parents.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE: We offer quality transportation with strategic group pick-up/drop off locations. Student safety is our top priority. Our CDL licensed, Christian drivers are also CPR/AED certified and thoroughly trained in emergency procedures.

SAFETY & SECURITY: Our security department provides a safe and secure environment for effective education. Our Christian officers connect with our students and staff to build a relationship of trust and communication and they stand ready to defend the HCS community in any situation.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT “We are thankful for the atmosphere and culture provided by the Heritage teachers, admin and coaches. We are confident we’ve made the right choice for our daughter.”

- HCS Parent

PARENT TEACHER FELLOWSHIP (PTF): From new family activities in the fall to the annual Glow Run fundraiser in the spring, Heritage’s Parent Teacher Fellowship orchestrates events that bring Heritage families and faculty together throughout the school year. PTF is a great way for any parent to become more connected with the Heritage community.

DAD’S PRAYER HUDDLE: Dad’s Prayer Huddle is an opportunity for men from the HCS community to gather together for a time of fellowship and corporate prayer.

PARENTS IN PRAYER: We believe that lives and whole communities are changed forever when parents gather to pray to the only One who can change a human heart. Parents can make the difference as they meet together weekly and reach out to God in prayer.

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