Student Life at Heritage Academy
Spiritual formation and character development are an important part of student life at Heritage. Our goal is for every student to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and grow as servant-leaders as they learn to follow Jesus and help others walk with the Lord as well. Student Life consists of the "Community Life period" in the daily schedule of on-campus days and extracurricular opportunities to serve, lead, and grow.
The Community Life period (9:45-10:15 am) affords students the opportunity to build healthy relationships, serve and lead, learn about student government, and mentor others. On Mondays, secondary students enjoy chapel. On Wednesdays, secondary students participate in variety of interest-based clubs. Fridays are reserved for student government and HOUSES.
Chapel services for secondary students includes a time of student-led worship and Scripture-reading followed by time for a guest or in-house speaker (parent, teacher, upper-level high school student, or staff member) to address the student body with words of encouragement from scripture or instruction that pertain to a theme chosen for the year by Director of Community Life. Guest speakers include business leaders, military leaders, community leaders, pastors, youth pastors, or other members of the clergy.
The Community Life period (9:45-10:15 am) affords students the opportunity to build healthy relationships, serve and lead, learn about student government, and mentor others. On Mondays, secondary students enjoy chapel. On Wednesdays, secondary students participate in variety of interest-based clubs. Fridays are reserved for student government and HOUSES.
Chapel services for secondary students includes a time of student-led worship and Scripture-reading followed by time for a guest or in-house speaker (parent, teacher, upper-level high school student, or staff member) to address the student body with words of encouragement from scripture or instruction that pertain to a theme chosen for the year by Director of Community Life. Guest speakers include business leaders, military leaders, community leaders, pastors, youth pastors, or other members of the clergy.
Heritage Academy Honor Code
Honor Code
As character witnesses for Jesus Christ it is our responsibility to be persons of integrity, striving to honor God in our academic pursuits and relationships with others. Heritage Academy strives to encourage a healthy Christian community with students, teachers, staff and parents. Every year we ask that teachers, staff and students affirm (1) their responsibility as members of the Heritage family, (2) their belief in the core values of Heritage Academy, and (3) their agreement with the code of conduct and dress code by signing an Honor Code Pledge. An example of the Honor Code Pledge can be dowloaded here.
As character witnesses for Jesus Christ it is our responsibility to be persons of integrity, striving to honor God in our academic pursuits and relationships with others. Heritage Academy strives to encourage a healthy Christian community with students, teachers, staff and parents. Every year we ask that teachers, staff and students affirm (1) their responsibility as members of the Heritage family, (2) their belief in the core values of Heritage Academy, and (3) their agreement with the code of conduct and dress code by signing an Honor Code Pledge. An example of the Honor Code Pledge can be dowloaded here.
Code of Conduct
Heritage Academy’s Code of Conduct identifies specific actions, attitudes, and character the school expects Heritage Academy students to exhibit as they participate in school community. While conduct on campus and at school-sponsored activities is of obvious importance, actions and attitudes lived off of campus can be just as constructive or harmful to family and school relationships as behavior clearly viewed in the classroom or at school functions. This being said, Heritage Academy considers the general expectations stated below to reach beyond mere on-campus conduct.
Heritage Academy expects that students enrolled at Heritage Academy will:
These additional elements of the Code of Conduct apply to students on campus and during events sponsored by Heritage Academy and to those supporting Heritage Academy during extracurricular activities:
Heritage Academy’s Code of Conduct identifies specific actions, attitudes, and character the school expects Heritage Academy students to exhibit as they participate in school community. While conduct on campus and at school-sponsored activities is of obvious importance, actions and attitudes lived off of campus can be just as constructive or harmful to family and school relationships as behavior clearly viewed in the classroom or at school functions. This being said, Heritage Academy considers the general expectations stated below to reach beyond mere on-campus conduct.
Heritage Academy expects that students enrolled at Heritage Academy will:
- Express love for God and for others through acts of kindness, wholesome and uplifting speech, redemptive expressions of confrontation and forgiveness, merciful acts to those in need, and loving proclamation of the gospel.
- Practice integrity and self-control, truthfulness in speech, honesty in conduct, and moral purity in thought, word and action.
- Pursue excellence in all that he/she does as an expression of gratitude to God and a desire to be a good steward of God’s gifts.
- Respectfully submit to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
These additional elements of the Code of Conduct apply to students on campus and during events sponsored by Heritage Academy and to those supporting Heritage Academy during extracurricular activities:
- An appropriate title (Mr., Mrs., Coach, etc.) should be used when a student is addressing an adult.
- The school facility and grounds will be kept clean, orderly, and in a condition that shows an attitude of gratefulness.
- There will be no running or rough play during or between classes.
- Use of profanity is prohibited.
- Public displays of affection between sexes, such as hand holding, kissing, etc., are prohibited.
- The possession or use of tobacco products, illicit drugs, alcohol, or weapons is prohibited.
- Students may carry pagers, cell phones, and other communication devices, but they must be turned off and stowed in bags, backpacks, etc. during school hours.
Dress Code
General Requirements
All clothes must be neat and clean at the beginning of the day and may not be torn or have frayed edges. Please keep clothing from being excessively tight and form fitting, excessively loose, or short at waist which allows skin to be seen.
All clothes must be neat and clean at the beginning of the day and may not be torn or have frayed edges. Please keep clothing from being excessively tight and form fitting, excessively loose, or short at waist which allows skin to be seen.
Relaxed Dress Code
For after-school athletic events, picnics, field days, and other events as designated by the school office, a modest relaxed dress code will apply. Heritage Academy’s Relaxed Dress Code allows for: modest-fitting pants and shorts (no frays, rips, or holes, MUST be no more than 4 inches above the knee), t-shirts (with appropriate graphics permitted), athletic shorts; hats, and flip-flops. Leggings not permitted.
Immediate Resolution of Dress Code Violations
When a student is observed to be in violation of dress code, the Director of Community Life will be notified so that the issue of non-compliance can be resolved. Non-compliance forms will be sent home to inform parents as needed.
In extreme cases, parents may be contacted immediately in order to facilitate dress code compliance. Matters of understanding and/or of the heart may also be explored so that the student is less likely to repeat the same violation and the student is invited to consider the deeper attitudes of the heart if this seems appropriate.
For after-school athletic events, picnics, field days, and other events as designated by the school office, a modest relaxed dress code will apply. Heritage Academy’s Relaxed Dress Code allows for: modest-fitting pants and shorts (no frays, rips, or holes, MUST be no more than 4 inches above the knee), t-shirts (with appropriate graphics permitted), athletic shorts; hats, and flip-flops. Leggings not permitted.
Immediate Resolution of Dress Code Violations
When a student is observed to be in violation of dress code, the Director of Community Life will be notified so that the issue of non-compliance can be resolved. Non-compliance forms will be sent home to inform parents as needed.
In extreme cases, parents may be contacted immediately in order to facilitate dress code compliance. Matters of understanding and/or of the heart may also be explored so that the student is less likely to repeat the same violation and the student is invited to consider the deeper attitudes of the heart if this seems appropriate.
Dress Code 2022-2023
