etiquetteclasses
Middle school students at Heritage Christian School are required to take a six week course on etiquette. This class teaches young ladies the social etiquette table manners, and personal style that inspires self-confidence in life, and it teaches young men the social skills and table manners that will turn lively, rambunctious boys into gentlemen. After the class is completed, the students dress up and are taken to a nice restaurant in a limousine to practice the skills learned in the class.
collegecourses
Juniors and Seniors who qualify may take college coursework at HCS through Allen County Community College and receive dual high school and college credit. Heritage secondary teachers with advanced degrees teach classes each semester for Advanced placement students. This enables students to graduate with as many as 30 college credits along with their high school diploma.
The classes are taught on our campus, during the school day, and Heritage will pay $100 of the cost.
Each semester, up to 9 credits are offered to the students.
secondaryeducation
background
Heritage Christian School provides education through the 12th grade. The secondary program builds on the foundations of academic and biblical knowledge developed in elementary school. Emphasis is placed on academic excellence, personal responsibility and service to others. School uniforms are required to provide a climate for success.
A Beka curriculum is used throughout the high school program. Core subjects include Mathematics, English, Nonrevisionist History (American, World, Government, Economics), Science (Life, Earth, Physical, Biology, Chemistry, Physics), and Foreign Languages, Computer Applications, Etiquette Class (7th and 8th) and Purity Class (9th).
electives
Elective courses provide an opportunity to expand knowledge and skills in specific areas of interest which may include: art, war studies, yearbook, multimedia, personal finance, home economics, teacher aid, drama, vocal and instrumental music, praise band and life fitness. (electives subject to change based on demand and instructor availability).
Purityclasses
Ninth grade students are split into two classes for a 6 week period. God’s plan for dating, relationships, and marriage is taught to the students. Guest speakers are brought in occasionally, and the students are given a chance to discuss topics from a Christian perspective with the Bible as the guide.
Studentcouncil
Student council engages students in learning about democracy and leadership. All secondary students are encouraged to get involved. The students are responsible forplanning extra curricular activities such as the formal, monthly breakfasts, social events, holiday parties, and monitoring the tutoring lab.Class DESCRIPTIONS
block Scheduling
HCS uses Block Scheduling for Secondary level classes. This allows for a more focused teaching format.
service to others
Students at Heritage are presented with several ways to serve the Topeka community and beyond. Mission Days arescheduled throughout the year to serve those in the area who are in need. This emphasis culminates with a much anticipated Senior Mission Trip. Past trip destinations have included: Guatemala, Washington D.C., Louisiana
(Hurricane Katrina), Kansas and Tennessee.