Foundation

• Mission is to glorify God through the discipleship of students and the pursuit of excellence in education with the Bible as the foundation and Jesus Christ as our focus.
• Vision is to provide an outstanding spiritual and educational environment where, working with Christian families and churches, students will be thoroughly prepared to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives.
• Governed by a board of independent Christian businessmen
•  Charter of Core Values states that HCS shall be a school where committed believers in Jesus Christ can enroll their children to be taught with a like-minded Christian perspective and where educational development is integrated with the salvation message and the promotion of spiritual growth.
•  Accredited by Association for Christian Schools International (ACSI) and NCA
•  Non-denominational with over 250 churches represented

Facilities

•  Founded in 1965 on a 38 acre campus
•  Separate Elementary, Middle, Intermediate and High School buildings
•  Five computer labs, also computers in all classrooms
•  Elementary Gym and 1,250 seat High School Gym including a weight room and health room
•  Fine Arts Building with Visitor’s Center and drama performance stage (full sound/lights)
•  Two nursing stations
•  Two libraries

Teaching Staff

•  Over 200 faculty and support staff
•  All faculty members are licensed in the state of Indiana and ACSI
•  All faculty members have Bachelor’s degrees, 45% have a Master’s degree
•  Enrollment 2010-11 enrollment is approximately 1,375 students in grades Prep K – 12th
•  2010-11 enrollment is approximately 835 families
•  Class size is 14:2 student to teacher ratio in Prep K
•  Class size is 16:1 student to teacher ratio in Kindergarten with teacher’s assistants
•  Class size is 15-20:1 student to teacher ratio in grades 1st – 12th with teacher’s assistants
•  Class of 2011: 114 graduates
•  Average retention: 90%

College Preparedness

•  Guidance Department with 2 counselors to support students and parents
•  HCS consistently ranks in top 5 Indianapolis area schools for SAT/ACT scores
•  Average SAT: 1670/2400
•  Average ACT: 25/36
•  Class of 2010: 3.4 Average GPA

Academics

•  Academic excellence integrated with spiritual growth in Jesus Christ
•  Students are enabled to reach their fullest God-given capabilities
•  Daily Bible instruction at every grade level
•  Spanish beginning in Grade Prep K
•  Additional language courses offered in Latin & French (high school)
•  Community service (SALT) requirements and outreach opportunities emphasis

ESS Department

•  Hidden Treasures & SAT program (Certified NILD program)
•  Discovery/Explorers (High Ability Learners pull-out program in grades 1st – 6th)
•  International students program includes English Language Learners (ELL)

Athletics

•  “The mission of the Heritage Christian Athletic Department is to glorify God through the discipleship of student athletes and the pursuit of excellence in athletics with the Bible as the foundation and Jesus Christ as our focus.”
•  Class 2A IHSAA member school
• 16 IHSAA sports offered and Boys & Girls lacrosse
•  Lighted soccer, football field, track, baseball and softball diamonds, 5 tennis courts & 2 practice fields
•  Girls’ Basketball 2A State Champions: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
•  Girls’ Basketball 2A State Runner Up: 2004
•  Football 2A State Champions: 2008
•  Football 2A State Runner Up: 2007
•  Baseball 2A State Champions: 2008
•  Individual Diving State Champion: 2007
•  Individual Tennis State Champion: 2004
•  Boys State Soccer Champion: 1977

Fine Arts

•  Participation in ISSMA Solo & Ensemble and Organizational Events
•  Music Department Tours and Community Ministries
•  Drama and musical theatre productions in Fall and Spring
•  Strings 5th – 12th grades, Advanced High School String Ensemble, High School Symphony Orchestra
•  Band 5th – 12th grades, High School Jazz Band, High School Pep Band
•  Choir 5th – 12th grades, High School Concert Choir, Colla Voce (advanced choir)
•  Private music instruction available for voice and instruments
• Video Production
•  Art classes including Digital Photography and Advanced Placement Art
•  Arts Festival that combines music ensembles and Art Department – Middle & High School