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The Early Learning Center Program serves children in the Early Childhood Class through Kindergarten. The program is founded on the premise that young children should be taught in developmentally appropriate ways through a variety of experiences and methods. Young children learn best through play, exploration, and social interaction. Young children possess a natural curiosity about the world around them and in turn, this curiosity invites learning. During these early years, the level of comprehension and mastery is wide-ranged. Our program seeks to provide a well-rounded opportunity to young children to explore, learn and grow in a nurturing atmosphere through a curriculum designed specifically for the young child. The sequential curriculum for students in grades 1 – 4 seeks to form a strong basis for students in our Lower School. Students are taught in self-contained classrooms through a hands-on, skill-based integrated curriculum. Through the teaching of an integrated curriculum, teachers form bridges between the different disciplines so that a child makes the connections between different areas of thought. Each grade level studies a particular historical period from a full cultural perspective. The goal is to know the ordinary life of the times as well as key historical events. When logical and appropriate, each grade level integrates language, history, literature, geography, art, music, computer, science, and math. Each grade level has its own unique projects, re-enactments, role-playing, research topics, field trips, written reports, novels, and presentations. The academic program of the Middle School is designed to build upon the foundation that students have acquired in Lower School and to prepare these students for the educational opportunities in the future. The Middle School program provides the balance between the rigorous demands of a college-preparatory school and the needs of the growing adolescent. The primary mission of our Middle School is to provide the bridge for maturing students. The curriculum addresses intellectual, social/emotional, creative, physical and moral development. Opportunities are available for students to work individually and collaboratively. The curriculum is designed to encourage students to think critically, explore problem solving solutions, and question thoughts and ideas. The basic curriculum in the Upper School centers around English, mathematics, history, the natural and social sciences, foreign language, fine arts, technology, and physical education. Advanced placement courses are offered in a variety of disciplines as determined by the courses of study for students. 78% of Advanced Placement students receive college credit based on their scores on the College Board Advanced Placement exams. Upper School students are bound by an Honor Code which supports honesty and trustworthiness in work and study. Upper School students also benefit from the guidance of College Counselors as they plan and work through their course of college preparatory work. Upper School students participate in a wide range of community service activities, both collectively and individually. With the benefit of an enrollment smaller than that of large metro high schools, many students have the opportunity to take on leadership roles in both the area of broad community service and service to the school. Emphasis on independent thinking, respect for learning, and concern for others are fostered for each student through an array of academic, aesthetic, and athletic opportunities. Heritage Upper School students pursue personal goals while developing a strong foundation for meeting the issues that await them beyond the Heritage campus. |
