Frequently Asked Questions
- How big is the school?
- What is your student-to-teacher ratio?
- What are the distinctives of Heritage's approach to education?
- How involved are the parents?
- I want to know more about the school, what is next after reviewing this website?
- How can I find out about carpools?
- Do you have a cafeteria?
- What church sponsors Heritage?
- What is the average amount of time that students will spend on homework?
- Does Heritage have a school library?
- What do I need to know about school uniforms?
- What is "Enrichment"?
- Why do Enrichment students only attend two or three mornings a week?
- What is your discipline policy?
- Is Heritage going to have a middle and high school?
Answers
- How big is the school?
We have 124 students and 22 faculty members and administrators. Long term we plan to keep Heritage small to maintain the quality of education and the unique atmosphere.
[go back to the top of the page] - What is your student-to-teacher ratio?
Our average student-to-teacher ratio is 10:1. Class sizes are small so that each student will receive individual attention and have abundant opportunities to participate and lead.
[go back to the top of the page] - What are the distinctives of Heritage's approach to education?
Heritage was founded to provide a distinctly Christ-centered education, characterized by academic excellence and joyful discovery within a classical framework.
[go back to the top of the page] - How involved are the parents? Parents are expected to play an active role in their children's education. This means that time at home should practically reinforce what is learned in school from academics to spiritual and character developments. Parents are also expected to give of their time volunteering as well as to support the school's Annual Fund.
[go back to the top of the page] - I want to know more about the school, what is next after reviewing this website? Please contact our school office and set up a time to come and observe. Seeing the school makes all the difference. Also, check to see when the next Open House is being offered. We are always glad to take you on a personal tour.
[go back to the top of the page] - How can I find out about carpools?
We encourage parents to form carpools with other Heritage families in their area. Families drive to Heritage from all over the extended metro Atlanta area. There is a good chance that there are other Heritage families in your area. We will be glad to assist you in identifying these individuals.
[go back to the top of the page] - Do you have a cafeteria?
While we do not have a cafeteria, students have the opportunity to purchase a hot lunch one day per week.
[go back to the top of the page] - What church sponsors Heritage?
Heritage is not affiliated with any church or denomination.
[go back to the top of the page] - What is the average amount of time that students will spend on homework?
Generally, homework assignments will be made Monday through Thursday for Classes 1-3, Monday through Friday for Classes 4-6. Approximate times to be spent on homework per day for the average student are the following:- Class 1: 30 minutes
- Class 2: 40 minutes
- Class 3: 50 minutes
- Class 4: 60 minutes
- Classes 5-8: 90 minutes
This time is the average for the class; actual time may vary according to the pace at which the student works. These time allotments for homework do not include corrections, unfinished work from class, or daily outside reading from the required reading list.
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- Does Heritage have a school library?
Yes. Heritage has its own library and librarian and has over 5000 volumes of quality literature and media resources.
[go back to the top of the page] - What do I need to know about school uniforms?
Students must be clean, well-groomed, and conservatively dressed in uniform on campus and at all school functions. Students must also have conservative hair styles. We have established our policy on uniforms to encourage a tasteful and modest lifestyle. Students who violate the dress code will be sent home or we will call their parents to bring the proper uniform to school.
[go back to the top of the page] - What is "Enrichment"?
The Heritage Enrichment program is designed for children ages 4-6. We believe that our Enrichment students are better prepared to enter the Lower School (Classes 1-5) than students who have not been a part of our Enrichment program. However, attending an Enrichment class does not guarantee admission into the Lower School.
[go back to the top of the page] - Why do Enrichment students only attend two or three mornings a week.
We believe that early childhood training begins at home. We are less concerned about a child’s reading and writing abilities than we are with their abilities for self-control and obedience. We believe this is a very unique philosophy among Christian schools.
[go back to the top of the page] - What is your discipline policy?
Consistency and positive reinforcement are the primary means by which the faculty motivates good behavior. In cases of misconduct, the following measures may be taken:- Playtime Detention
- Written Assignments
- Running Laps
- Detention
- Work on Campus
- Behavior Journal
- Probation
- Suspension
- Dismissal
[go back to the top of the page] - Is Heritage going to have a high school?
It is our desire to continue to expand the school upwards. The Heritage mission will be fully realized in an Enrichment I (Pre-K) though Class 12 school. We are in the early, investigative stages and are formulating our strategic plan for a high school. We will be communicating with all of our stakeholders as these plans are formulated. [go back to the top of the page]
