HERITAGE ACADEMY WELCOME
Welcome back to school !
As Head of School and on behalf of the Heritage Academy faculty , we are eager to start the 2018-2019 school year and to implement the positive initiatives in place for our students . On every First Day , our teachers look at our student body and see them for who they are today and envision them as the successful adults they will be tomorrow .
Nothing at Heritage is more important than the academic and personal education of our students . The opportunity for teachers , administrators , and parents to work together to ensure another year of student success is an awesome one . Heritage is proud to be recognized for meeting rigorous standards of excellence in education . We are accredited by SACS / CASI and the South Carolina Independent Schools Association . We are members of the National Association of Independent Schools and the European Council of International Schools . With a full college preparatory program , and advanced placement and honors opportunities in place , we strive to develop lifelong learners and champions .
Our mission is : “ to provide a personalized educational program in a stimulating , supportive learning environment for student pursuing outside professional training in athletics and the arts .” We foster within students a responsibility and a motivation for learning , a moral respect for personal dignity , and a commitment to accountable global citizenship . Each August we share with students , parents , and partners our belief that our geographic , religious , and cultural diversity allows everyone in the school community to experience the opportunity to understand and appreciate the different views and perspectives brought to school each day . Such learning about others is invaluable in our global society today .
When students arrive this year , they will notice some new faculty , a refurbished school interior , and updated networking to enhance their campus experience and technology needs . We continue our successful Synchronous Education program in which students the world over access learning in real time alongside their peers in the classroom . A hallmark of the school , we actively support students who are away from class for tournament play or illness . Our Academic Support Center offers make-up work facilities and individualized instruction .
2018-2019 looks to be a great school year . “ Learning Changes Everything ” is the school theme . We are excited and prepared to work beside our students , guiding and inspiring them to understand how new learning will positively affect their futures .
Whether returning or discovering us for the first time , we welcome our student body from over twenty countries . Parents can monitor their child ’ s progress and communicate with teachers through our Powerschool pages at www . heritagehhi . powerschool . com .
We ’ re excited to welcome our students to a new school year !
Sincerely , Gloria Shoemaker Heritage Academy Head of School
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