HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

A Ministry of Heritage Baptist Church

Our desire is to train up young men and women with a desire to serve and please the Lord. If you have any questions or would like a tour of our school please call or contact us.


ABOUT HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Our Philosophy

Heritage Christian Academy is a ministry of Heritage Baptist Church, and our purpose is to fulfill the Scriptural admonition by teaching the ways of the Lord to our children, as found in Deuteronomy 6:6-9. We view the instruction given in the school as an extension and support of that which is received in the home.  It is our conviction that the education of children was given by God to the home and to the church.  It is our goal to provide a Biblical and God-centred view of life and foundation for the future.

Our Purpose

The two-fold purpose of Heritage Christian Academy is to first offer and provide a Christian Education to the children of parents from Heritage Baptist Church who desire this for their children. This does not mean parents must be members of Heritage Baptist Church, however parents must understand that Heritage Christian Academy (first of all) is a ministry of the church and thus governed by Heritage Baptist Church. 

The second purpose of Heritage Christian Academy is to train up Christian workers. This does not mean our goal for any one student is that he/she enter the full-time Christian ministry. It does, however, mean our goal is for students to be effective workers within their own local church while they are in school and after their graduation. 

We strive to give our students the best education possible in the accomplishment of these goals.

Academics

Heritage Christian Academy operates a full range of grades from Jr. Kindergarten through grade 12.  The academic program is challenging and Christian based.  There are two grades taught by each teacher and a full time teacher’s helper is also available to assist students who may need extra attention.  We believe that every student has great value and it is our goal to help students do their best and develop their individual skills and abilities.

Heritage Christian Academy is a ministry Heritage Baptist Church.  The purpose is to fulfill the Scriptural admonition to teach the ways of the Lord to our Children (Deut. 6:6-9). We view the instruction given in the school as an extension and support of that received in the home. It is our conviction that education of children was given by God to the home and to the church.   It is our goal to provide to provide a Biblical and God centered view of life and help to build a foundation for the future.

We have a set curriculum which is taught each year in all grades. The primary curriculum used is A Beka, a Christian based course of study used in thousands of schools in North America.  In High School, many different curriculums are used (A Beka, Bob Jones, and many Trillium listed courses as well).  Some courses are not taught annually, but all the necessary credits are covered during the high school years.   All courses are teacher taught.   We expect students to have a well-rounded academic training when they finish their studies at HCA.

Our aim is to prepare students for any type of post-secondary training they may choose. We have been training students since 1978.  Although we do not give out an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, we have found that our graduates have always been able to enter the academic institution of their choice upon graduation from HCA.  In fact, many of the major universities in our area have indicated that our students would have no trouble getting into their institutions.

Diploma Grade Equivalency

Although we try to follow closely the Ontario Ministry of Education guidelines, we do not offer the Ontario Secondary School Credits or Diploma.  Instead we offer our own Graduation Diploma.  Students transferring out of HCA to other public or private schools have experienced no difficulty having their credits transferred and accepted as ‘equivalency’ credits towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Our academic program is different from most schools, in that it is distinctly Christian in character.   When students finish grade school, we expect they will be prepared to enter Junior High and upon finishing Junior High, that they will be prepared to enter High School.  

Children transferring out of HCA should be able to enter their grade equivalent in public or private schools.  Children entering HCA from another institution will need to be tested to see if they are able to function at our grade levels.  Sometimes students transferring in from the public system to HCA find they need to do extra work to catch up with the rest of the class, or in some cases need to be put back a grade to learn the foundational building blocks needed to continue their education.

Our goals in education are both academic and spiritual. We are not just teaching facts and figures, but principles and morals. It is important for students to learn how to live, and not just how to make a living.

The School administers the Canadian Achievement Test to students annually in grades 2-12.  This helps us to chart the progress of each student as they move through the grades. From time to time, external consultants are asked to review the school to evaluate areas of weakness and strength.  This also helps us identify areas of possible improvement.

Our Teachers

We are so grateful for the dedicated staff that God has brought to us. Their dedication and care are evidenced by their daily interactions with each other and the students.

Pastor Brett Pennell

Principal

Brenda Martin

Vice-Principal /

Grade 2 Teacher

Inga Catania

K4 Teacher

Christine Hilmer

K5 Teacher

Joan Stewart

Grade 1 Teacher

Laurie Kalbfleisch

Grade 3 Teacher

Leann Pennell

Grade 4 Teacher

Rebekah DeLong

Grade 5 & 6 Teacher

Susanna Homan

Grade 7 & 8 Teacher / High School English

Pastor Chris Hilmer

High School Bible, History, French

Bill DeLong

Academic Coordinator / High School Science & Math

Pastor Jesse Archer

Physical Education

Janell Pennell

High School Music / Math & Home Economics

Josephine Fernicola

Teachers’ Assistant /

Art

Financial Policy

At the time of Registration, all fees for the previous year must be paid in full.  An automatic pre-authorized withdrawal will be accepted for Tuition, as per payment schedule of your choice (10 month or 12 month).  Tuition must be paid up front or by pre-authorized withdrawal at time of registration.

Heritage Christian Academy is endeavoring to keep low tuition rates for the benefit of each parent.For that reason we will be participating in some fund-raising programs. Each student will be required to be involved in these endeavors. Failure to meet the minimum level of fund-raising will result in amount of the short coming being added to the school bill.

TESTING OF NEW STUDENTS:

  • Any testing of students requested by parents or Heritage Christian Academy staff will require a fee of $35.00.

REGISTRATION FEE: (all students)

  • Kindergarten to Grade 12 . . . . . . . . . $300.00
  • Late registration fee is an additional $100.00 after May 31st.
Tuition Fees
HBC Attendees
See Note Below
First Child

$4,050.00 per year

$4,950.00 per year

(Suggested Donation + Tuition)

Second Child

$3,000.00per year

$3,900.00 per year

(Suggested Donation + Tuition)

Third Child

$2,425.00 per year

$3,325.00 per year

(Suggested Donation + Tuition)

Fourth Child

Free

$900.00 per year

(Suggested Donation)

3 Day Kindergarten

$3,000.00

$3,900.00 per year

(Suggested Donation + Tuition)

NOTE: Suggested Donation: (For those who do not regularly attend the services of H.B.C.)

  • Heritage Baptist Church helps finance the school by providing facilities and paying for all maintenance related expenses (such as cleaning, facilities, heat, hydro, paper supplies etc.).
  • For families who do not regularly attend the church or who do not regularly contribute to these expenses, we suggest that you make a donation to help off-set the difference in what it takes to educate your child(ren) and what you actually pay in tuition. 
  • A recommended amount for that donation is $900 per student per year. Any donation, above the tuition fee is eligible for a tax receipt.

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