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A failed attempt at Christian education for many of the students that they attempt to serve. A core methodology that doesn't focus on science skill building at an early age. The idea of diversity - within race, ethnicity, beliefs and socio-economic levels is lost in a false 'color blind' community. While there are clearly competent teachers within any school, the experience was a collective failure for our family. We take partial responsibility for this mis-match, as we recognized that there was neither the desire, will or commitment to progress nor a desire to see all students achieve their fullest potential. Parents are the first teachers for their precious children and should thus be cautious that everything that glitters is not gold. Leadership turn over, teacher sensitivity to diversity, strategic planning and staff development don't match the stated vision. A costly disappointment although individual gems exist.
Heritage Christian is a wonderful school where students are challenged to work hard. Students are above average in many aspects, and the school excels in many areas such as sports and fine arts. The teachers genuinely care, and there are many teachers who are willing to put down their work and talk for as long as you need to help you with a problem. However, the administration changes every few years.. there is constant drama, rumors, and secrecy. The administration of the high school handles student discipline in a drawn out fashion.. like they are making it a game. There is a hidden culture at heritage that no one knows about or expects. The teachers, activities, and students are fantastic and make it a great place to be, but the administration is just embarrassing.
Our children have been at Heritage for 4 years. My husband and I are products of nearby public schools. I am also the daughter of a public school teacher and public school administrator. Looking at things through these eyes, I am constantly feeling peace with our decision to choose Heritage. It's not perfect, as no school is. But, at it's very core, it is a loving, encouraging, and uplifting environment. The fact that every lesson is scripture-based should be reason enough for a Christian family to choose this route. But, you also can rest on the benefits of knowing this is a college preparatory school that rivals any other private school in the area. Also, most Christian schools don't come close to offering the varied extra curricular activities. Most importantly, the teachers consider this a 'calling' not a job/career. They have been huge blessings in our lives.
This school was good for me at first but now with all the bad leadership changes it's going down the drain for me. The only reason I'm staying is for friends, but even then it's not hard to make new ones at a public school. I personaly HATE the saxson math that they teach there and this is a big enough reason for me to leave. The kids are nice but most have gone there all there life and don't know the real world! The teachers and staff are just the same way, nice, but lack the leadership. The only teacher I can be honest and talk to is Kyle krober. Everyone else is quick to judge and very narrow minded in terms of your beliefs.
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