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Early Years Curriculum

Classes for Playgroup (age3), Junior Kindergarten (age 4) and Kindergarten (age 5) are available for social training and readiness for further schooling. The activities experienced are designed to help the child adjust socially, co-ordinate physically, grow spiritually and prepare mentally for First Grade. This half-day session includes Bible time, music, physical co-ordination, art, story-telling, reading, writing, learning numbers, independent and group activities.

Elementary Curriculum

The curriculum for grades 1 - 6 includes: reading, spelling, language, Bible time, handwriting, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education (including swimming), art, French (grades 1-6), computer, and music. In grade 6, some subjects will have different teachers as students are prepared for junior high.

Junior High Curriculum

The junior high years are a time of transition between elementary school and high school. Subjects include Math, Science, Language Arts and Literature, Social Studies, Computer, French, Music, Art, Bible, and Physical Education. Junior high students change classrooms and teachers throughout the day. Special attention is given to the unique social, emotional, and spiritual needs of this age group. All subjects and activities are integrated with the basic Christian principles of the Bible to impart a God-centred view of life to the student.

High School Curriculum

In grades 9-12, students continue their studies by earning credits that are given for classes passed. Students must earn a total of 28 credits, of which 22 are compulsory credits. Classes are offered in all major academic subjects and a variety of electives are available as well. The compulsory credit requirements are as follows:

 

Subject Required Credits

English 4
Mathematics 3
Science 3
Social Science 3
Foriegn Language 2
Physical Education 2
Computer studies 1
Bible 4
Electives 6

The secondary curriculum at Heritage is focused on the international standards of the SAT. A student completing their studies at Heritage will be able to move into further studies at educational institutions worldwide.

The SAT is an assesment test that is used by many US academic institutions for admission into their post secondary programs. The test is also recognized by post secondary institutions worldwide. The SAT is designed to asses the thinking capability of the students in various areas.

Curriculum Details

 

  • English 9th Grade
  • English 10th Grade
  • English 11th Grade
  • English 12th Grade
  • Mathematics: Algebra
  • Mathematics: Geometry
  • Mathematics: Algebra II
  • Mathematics: Trigonometry and Statistics
  • Social Studies: World History
  • Social Studies: World Geography
  • Social Studies: Modern World History
  • Social Studies: Civics and Economics
  • Social Studies: American History
  • Science: Biology
  • Science: Chemistry
  • Science: Physics