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AHA 101

  1. Our high school ACT scores are 30% higher than the state average. 
  2. We are an accredited private school with Cognia Accreditation.
  3. American Heritage Academy is almost 30 years strong.
  4. Our Biblical – Classical curriculum is amazing! – The Foundation for American Christian Education. 
  5. We do not use Common Core!  
  6. We are a 501(c)3 and do not accept federal funding like public and charter schools. Therefore, we have the opportunity to teach Biblical – Classical curriculum and not be influenced by current educational trends. 
  7. Our 10 acre campus is beautifully designed with large classrooms, windows and mature landscaping and ample playground space. 
  8. We have a regulation soccer/flag football field, lunchroom, tennis courts, performing arts theater, and outdoor amphitheater.
  9. Our teachers are degreed, experienced and many have been with AHA a long time. 
  10. We have small class sizes. Classrooms are approximately 20 scholars.
  11. We believe in recess and our scholars participate in physical education.
  12. Fall, Winter and Spring sports teams compete with other private schools.
  13. We have the largest indoor gymnasium on this side of the Mississippi river with 6 full size volleyball/basketball courts!
  14. We retain approximately 90% of our families every year. We are like a big family.
  15. Our nonprofit school is affordable! Sibling discounts are available and monthly payment plans are provided.  
  16. We celebrate our National Constitution Day with a yearly school wide event.
  17. Our scholars are well versed in scripture and providential history.
  18. Walk into our school, one can actually feel the difference!
  19. In our halls, scholar’s will actually look into a person’s eyes and say, “Good Afternoon”.
  20. Our scholars go on field trips, retreats and conferences.  
  21. We do weekly spiritual devotionals. We believe that the development of the intellect and moral character are intimately related.
  22.  Our 150,000 square foot school is clean and beautifully maintained. 
  23. We have before school and after school programs for our families.
  24. We have homework and help them self-govern their time to be tomorrow’s leaders. 
  25. We appreciate our parent volunteers and provide a lot of opportunities for parents to be involved in their child’s education.
  26. We have summer school and after school tutoring.
  27. Our scholars sign and follow a Code of Conduct. Even though we are a Christian school, we accept scholars of all faiths, nationalities and beliefs.
  28. Our scholars are 1 to 2 grade levels above their peers in public education.
  29. Parents can directly call, email or text their child’s teacher. 
  30. We do two parent education nights every year so our parents can better understand our amazing curriculum.
  31. We teach our students HOW to think not WHAT to think with our 4 Rs – Research, Reason, Relate, Record.
  32. Our teachers, staff and administration give hugs!
  33. Our uniforms are professional.
  34. Our phonetic language program is Spalding international – an award winning program that is certified and accredited.
  35. We do fundraising, but participation is always optional.
  36. We know each of our scholars by his or her first name.
  37. Our school is safe, secure and vigilant to our scholars’ safety with ample cameras and and armed, trained security. 
  38. Our scholars memorize and recite poems, scriptures, the Declaration of Independence and preamble to the Constitution.
  39. Our Notebook Method teaches organization and the value of work well done.
  40. In 5th -12th grade, we do math classes according to ability. 
  41. Our teachers attend regular trainings to provide your child with the best education.
  42. Our principal smiles and greets the students each day as they enter school. 
  43. Every week, the teachers email families their syllabus so parents stay informed. Parents know what their child is learning and what his or her homework is.
  44. At the end of every quarter’s grading period, parents meet directly with their child’s teacher(s) to go over in the report card in person.
  45. Half way through each grading period, parents receive a progress report of their child’s academic progress. 
  46. Administration sends out a weekly Patriot Post so you know the school events. 
  47. Like us on our Facebook page and Instagram. We capture the special moments at school.
  48. Parents appreciate our safe and organized carline system.
  49. If your scholar does not turn in homework, we will let you know! Grades can be viewed on our Gradelink system. 
  50. Our science program teaches the theory of creation in addition to  other secular science theories.
  51. Every classroom starts the day with prayer, pledge and Bible reading.
  52. We have after school clubs including:  math, orchestra, choir, robotics, musical theater, coding, dance, and chess.
  53. Our science fair week and science experiment day is literally a blast.
  54. We teach real history and our scholars love it. It’s a favorite subject at AHA!
  55. Our extensive fine arts program teaches music, theatre and choir with a time dedicated to fine arts every day.
  56. Every year, we perform a full length musical and Shakespeare play.
  57. Our scholars write their own class constitutions and sign them on National Constitution Day.
  58. We have honor andr AP level classes in our high school. We have 100% graduation rate and over 90% college acceptance. 
  59. We have an annual Fall Festival with fun and wholesome games for the whole family. 
  60. #1 reason our families love AHA is the wholesome environment.
  61. Our school’s mission is to restore education to what the Founding Father’s intended for education.
  62. Come in and see an administrator at any time with our open door policy.
  63. Our high school scholars meet quarterly with an academic counselor.
  64. We teach Latin. 
  65. We still teach cursive handwriting. It’s important for brain development. We offer cursive camps to new scholars.
  66. We do IOWA and PSAT testing annually.
  67. Our high school scholars can attend ACT/SAT boot camps.
  68. We do not have school on Mondays for scholars to complete homework and attend appointments. 
  69. Our scholars read only the best wholesome books and classical literature.
  70. We have a Scholar Government with a House and Senate.
  71. High school scholars learn a foreign language.
  72. We have international scholars from all over the world.
  73. Our science program is “hands on”, and our scholars love doing experiments.
  74. We have speech, debate, leadership and recitation as part of our core curriculum. 
  75. Our scholars are articulate and can speak confidently in front of others.
  76. Our scholars do four service projects for our community every year. 
  77. Our scholars, 1st grade and up, study and actually understand Shakespeare. Every year, our high school goes to the Shakespeare festival and competes in Shakespeare competitions. 
  78. Bible study is a part of our reading program. 
  79. Our 5th grade scholars love performing our annual traditional Plymouth Plantation play. Thanksgiving is celebrated with a Plymouth Day celebration of pilgrim foods, games and crafts.
  80. Our English program has a strong writing base and students take both an English and Writing Class.
  81. Our high school seniors write and defend a senior thesis.
  82. We teach financial literacy and economics to high school scholars.
  83. At Christmas, we perform a Living Nativity for our community. We even have a real camel! 
  84. Our High School scholars have the opportunity to travel to Lusaka, Zambia, to participate at I am Zambia schools. 
  85. Our 8th graders go on the “Path of the Patriots” trip to Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Virginia to learn about our nation’s beginning.
  86. Sport teams begin in 3rd grade with soccer, volleyball, basketball, cross country, track, tennis and cheerleading. 
  87. 6th – 8th grade scholars do a yearly patriot project where they study and portray a personal hero from history. 
  88. We have a National Honor Society chapter.
  89. Prom and all school dances are a school highlight, and we hold to our high standards of modesty and behavior.
  90. Throughout our school, we display our scholars’ art.
  91. Our scholars receive individualized attention to help them learn and excel.
  92. We have a yearly Kindness Week where scholars do random acts of kindness daily. 
  93. We love our annual Reading Week where parents come dressed up to read to our scholars. 
  94. Our Read Across America yearly party is always a celebration. 
  95. We have an annual Etiquette Dinner for our upper grammar scholars.
  96. Teachers meet and pray every morning before the start of school.  
  97. We have a science week that ends with a science experiment day. 
  98. Our straight “A” scholars are recognized every quarter with an awards ceremony. 
  99. New families take an interest tour with the principal.
  100. We recognize that each of our scholars have a unique mission and purpose.
  101. But most of all, OUR SCHOLARS LOVE COMING TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY!

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