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Heritage Academy Fast Facts
HISTORY
The founding families of Heritage Academy gathered in September of 1999 to discuss the need for a Christian school focused on “Parent Based Education”. Heritage Academy began classes in the fall of 2002 serving twelve families and twenty-two students. As a charter member of NAUMS, Heritage Academy received certification in 2005. From its inception, Heritage Academy has focused on offering education which partners with parents and prepares college worthy witnesses for Christ. Today, Heritage Academy, a non-denominational Christian school, rents space from Higher Ground Church (2900 Barberry Avenue) in Columbia.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of Heritage Academy, a University-Model® School, is to partner with Christian parents to prepare college-worthy character witnesses for Jesus Christ.
OUR VISION
Heritage Academy and its mission are attractive, accessible, and achievable for every Christian family in greater Columbia, MO who aspires to the values of University-Model® schooling.
STUDENTS
With 70-90 total students per year, Heritage Academy generally has a large secondary program and smaller elementary and primary programs. Our academic primary program was launched fall 2018 and our Primary Enrichment program was launched in fall 2019 for grades K-2.
2019-2020 Enrollment
TOTAL: 92
Athlete Only 24
Secondary (7-12): 42
Elementary (3-6): 12
Primary (K-2): 14
Due to the nature of the model, not all students enrolled at HA are seeking a diploma.
FACULTY
Our faculty members total twenty-six. Ten faculty teach in the primary and elementary divisions and roughly seventeen teach in the secondary division. The faculty includes two doctoral degrees, 13 master degrees, and a combined total of over 90 years teaching experience at Heritage Academy.
CURRICULUM
Primary and Elementary curriculum is a mixture of Bob Jones University, A Beka, and the unique contributions of the teacher. Secondary curriculum is guided by the course syllabus, NAUMS standards, and the unique contributions of the teacher.
ACCREDITATION
Heritage Academy is a charter member of the National Association of University-Model®️ Schools. Heritage received certification in 2005 with the National Association of University-Model®️ Schools (NAUMS). NAUMS is in the process of receiving Systems Accreditation with Cognia. Heritage Academy will automatically receive accreditation status with Cognia as a certified member of NAUMS. The projected date for full accreditation is fall of 2020 or summer of 2021.
ACT Testing
Heritage Academy students taking the ACT test have scored higher than the state and national averages for the past 5 years. The average scores of Heritage Academy students have ranged from 23.3 to 27.9 while the state average range was 20.2 to 21.7 and the national range was
20.8 to 21.0.
A+ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The A+ Scholarship Program provides scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools who attend a participating public community college or vocational/technical school, or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools. The information on this page is effective for the 2018-2019 academic year, unless otherwise noted. On June 14, 2018, The Missouri State Board of Education approved Heritage Academy as an A+ designated high school.
ACTIVITIES / COMMUNITY LIFE
Heritage values community life. As a result, student life includes community life opportunities (MWF) such as clubs, yearbook staff, choir and drama teams, and athletic sport teams including Fall sports (boys soccer, girls volleyball), Winter sports (boys basketball), and Spring sports (girls soccer).
GRADING SYSTEM
A = 100-95, A- = 94-90, B+ = 89-87, B = 86-83, B- = 82-80,
C+ = 79-77, C = 76-73, C- = 72-70, D = 69-60, F = 59 or less.
STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TESTING
Stanford Achievement Testing is utilized to evaluate a student’s knowledge and skill-set competencies. Testing is available in April for 2nd-10th grade. A registration form can be printed on the web page.
The founding families of Heritage Academy gathered in September of 1999 to discuss the need for a Christian school focused on “Parent Based Education”. Heritage Academy began classes in the fall of 2002 serving twelve families and twenty-two students. As a charter member of NAUMS, Heritage Academy received certification in 2005. From its inception, Heritage Academy has focused on offering education which partners with parents and prepares college worthy witnesses for Christ. Today, Heritage Academy, a non-denominational Christian school, rents space from Higher Ground Church (2900 Barberry Avenue) in Columbia.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of Heritage Academy, a University-Model® School, is to partner with Christian parents to prepare college-worthy character witnesses for Jesus Christ.
OUR VISION
Heritage Academy and its mission are attractive, accessible, and achievable for every Christian family in greater Columbia, MO who aspires to the values of University-Model® schooling.
STUDENTS
With 70-90 total students per year, Heritage Academy generally has a large secondary program and smaller elementary and primary programs. Our academic primary program was launched fall 2018 and our Primary Enrichment program was launched in fall 2019 for grades K-2.
2019-2020 Enrollment
TOTAL: 92
Athlete Only 24
Secondary (7-12): 42
Elementary (3-6): 12
Primary (K-2): 14
Due to the nature of the model, not all students enrolled at HA are seeking a diploma.
FACULTY
Our faculty members total twenty-six. Ten faculty teach in the primary and elementary divisions and roughly seventeen teach in the secondary division. The faculty includes two doctoral degrees, 13 master degrees, and a combined total of over 90 years teaching experience at Heritage Academy.
CURRICULUM
Primary and Elementary curriculum is a mixture of Bob Jones University, A Beka, and the unique contributions of the teacher. Secondary curriculum is guided by the course syllabus, NAUMS standards, and the unique contributions of the teacher.
ACCREDITATION
Heritage Academy is a charter member of the National Association of University-Model®️ Schools. Heritage received certification in 2005 with the National Association of University-Model®️ Schools (NAUMS). NAUMS is in the process of receiving Systems Accreditation with Cognia. Heritage Academy will automatically receive accreditation status with Cognia as a certified member of NAUMS. The projected date for full accreditation is fall of 2020 or summer of 2021.
ACT Testing
Heritage Academy students taking the ACT test have scored higher than the state and national averages for the past 5 years. The average scores of Heritage Academy students have ranged from 23.3 to 27.9 while the state average range was 20.2 to 21.7 and the national range was
20.8 to 21.0.
A+ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The A+ Scholarship Program provides scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools who attend a participating public community college or vocational/technical school, or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools. The information on this page is effective for the 2018-2019 academic year, unless otherwise noted. On June 14, 2018, The Missouri State Board of Education approved Heritage Academy as an A+ designated high school.
ACTIVITIES / COMMUNITY LIFE
Heritage values community life. As a result, student life includes community life opportunities (MWF) such as clubs, yearbook staff, choir and drama teams, and athletic sport teams including Fall sports (boys soccer, girls volleyball), Winter sports (boys basketball), and Spring sports (girls soccer).
GRADING SYSTEM
A = 100-95, A- = 94-90, B+ = 89-87, B = 86-83, B- = 82-80,
C+ = 79-77, C = 76-73, C- = 72-70, D = 69-60, F = 59 or less.
STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TESTING
Stanford Achievement Testing is utilized to evaluate a student’s knowledge and skill-set competencies. Testing is available in April for 2nd-10th grade. A registration form can be printed on the web page.