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Curriculum

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Qualified and trained teachers provide academic excellence along with development of true Christian Character. The bulk of the curriculum is based on a methodology called, “The Principle Approach” developed by the Foundation of American Christian Education (FACE).

This principle based approach provides for both academic and religious education in every subject and at every grade level. In addition to traditional subject areas like math, language, science, history, and physical education, our scholars participate in fine art classes. These classes provide opportunities for the scholars to participate in productions that enrich the curriculum like our three annual Pilgrim, Patriot and Shakespeare plays. The upper grammar scholars also have the opportunity to choose electives such as journalism, leadership, theater, debate, orchestra, art, choir, and speech.

The standard of education that James Madison received is sorely lacking today and ought to be restored.  The Principle Approach education system offers an approach to education that is closer to that received by James Madison and the other Founding Fathers than any other that exists today.  Madison and his peers would be perfectly at home in its principles and methodology.  He knew, too, the unique nature of the American form of government which emerged from a deeply Christian view of life.  We have seen how, in his Bible studies, he researched the word of God to identify its basic truths, its principles and teachings. He learned early how to research, reason, relate and record in light of Biblical principles.  ”The Education of James Madison – A Model for Today”  by Mary – Elaine Swanson

Language Curriculum

Kindergarten through Third Grade:

Fourth Grade through High School:

  • ABeka Grammar
  • FACE Curriculum
  • Bible as Literature
  • Selected Classical Literature

Math Curriculum

Kindergarten through Third Grade:

  • Right Start Mathematics

Fourth Grade through High School:

  • Saxon Mathematics

History Curriculum

Kindergarten through Third Grade:

First Grade through High School:

Science Curriculum

Kindergarten through Third Grade:

  • Noah Plan

Fourth Grade through High School:

  • Apologia




American Heritage Academy is a principle based Christian private school in Las Vegas serving families from North Las Vegas to Henderson. American Heritage Academy began as a small home school group that has grown into a robust private school that accepts students from pre-kindergarten to high school. Our approach at American Heritage Academy leads to academic excellence as students take personal responsibility for their education. We foster: exceptional character and personality development, a safe, disciplined environment, a love for learning, smaller class sizes, greater teacher and students interaction and an interest in higher education, and a life pursuit of learning. Scholars are accepted without regard to race, religion, gender or national origin.