About Heritage Academy

Heritage Academy was founded in March 1994 when the Layman’s Foundation purchased over 1,100 acres on Clarkrange Highway near Monterey, Tennessee. Subsequently Heritage Academy was organized and incorporated. Heritage Academy is a self-supporting coeducational boarding academy placed amid rolling hills and rich farmland to meet the educational needs of Christian young people seeking to hasten the Lord’s return.

The school has an active program integrating academic, vocational and spiritual education. Christian character is developed through this harmonious development. Our small size and individualized attention help students with a wide variety of learning styles and achievement levels to prepare for a life of service through our college preparatory and general high school programs.

Our students learn to share their faith through Bible studies in the community, through colporteur work, by teaching Sabbath School classes, through weekly outreach activities, by conducting evangelistic efforts, and through yearly mission trips. Service is a very large part of our institutional fabric in a variety of ways. Teaching young people the servant leadership exemplified in the life of Jesus develops their character for here and for eternity.

Our focus is to deliver higher education: an education that will render a young person ready for a life of usefulness in the cause of Christ on earth and then in the higher life to follow. Our purpose is to form the character of Christ in the heart of each young person and equip them to rightly divide the Word of truth and finish the spreading of the three angels’ messages of Revelation 14.

Our Statement of Purpose:

Heritage Academy’s purpose is to inculcate within our students the knowledge of present truth, which includes not only the Millerite teachings, and the early Adventist teachings, but also the message of righteousness by faith as given in the 1888 message and its application to the sanctuary message. To rightly train young people to be an army to carry the message of a crucified, risen, and soon coming savior, we must not only teach these truths but also equip our students with the skills to share them. In addition to our academic studies, we teach the colporteur ministry, disaster response, mission aviation, video ministry, and public speaking. Through our vocational education program, we work to form Christian character in the vocational environment and foster specific skills that are vital to performance in the work setting. All these elements are needed to answer the call to raise up an army of youth to carry the messages of the three angels of Revelation 14.

Our High Calling

When properly conducted, church schools will be the means of lifting the standard of truth in the places where they are established; for children who are receiving a Christian education will be witnesses for Christ. As Jesus in the temple solved the mysteries which priests and rulers had not discerned, so in the closing work of this earth, children who have been rightly educated will in their simplicity speak words which will be an astonishment to men who now talk of higher education. As the children sang in the temple courts, Hosanna! Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord, so in these last days, children’s voices will be raised to give the last message of warning to a perishing world. When heavenly intelligences see that men are no longer permitted to present the truth, the Spirit of God will come upon the children, and they will do a work in the proclamation of the truth which the older workers cannot do, because their way will be hedged up.

Our church schools are ordained by God to prepare the children for this great work. Here children are to be instructed in the special truths for this time. . . . By them God’s message will be made known, and His saving health to all nations. Vol. VI, pp. 202, 203 .

In these days much is said concerning the nature and importance of “higher education.” But there is need of a broader scope, a higher aim. True education means more than the pursuit of a certain course of study. It means more than a preparation for the life that now is. It has to do with the whole being, and with the whole period of existence possible to man. It is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers. It prepares the student for the joy of service in this world and for the higher joy of wider service in the world to come. The source of such an education is brought to view in these words of Holy Writ, pointing to the Infinite One: In Him “are hid all the treasures of wisdom.” The true “higher education” is that imparted by Him with whom “is wisdom and strength”, out of whose mouth “cometh knowledge and understanding.”

Heritage Academy is accredited through the:

Heritage Academy is recognized by the State of Tennessee as a Category III Nonpublic School. Review the history.

Heritage Academy offers two academic programs to receive a diploma, which are a College Preparatory program and a General High School program. The following table will show you the requirements to achieve either the College Preparatory Diploma or the General High School Diploma. If you have any questions please contact us.

College Preparatory Program Requirements:

Bible	4 credits
English	4 credits
Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)	3 credits
Math (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry)	4 credits
History (Must include American History and Government)	3 credits
Computer Applications	1 credit
Fine Arts	1 credit
Health/PE	1 credit
Vocational Arts	2 credits
Electives	3 credits

General High School Program Requirements:

Bible	4 credits
English	4 credits
Science (Earth Science &Biology)	2 credits
Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Consumer Math)	3 credits
History (Must include American History)	2 credits
Computer Applications	1 credit
Fine Arts	1 credit
Health/PE	1 credit
Vocational Arts	1 credits
Electives	3 credits

Course Descriptions

BUSINESS EDUCATION

Computer Applications……….1 unit

This course emphasizes Microsoft Office for word processing/ desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and presentation projects.

ENGLISH

English I……………………………1 unit

This course emphasizes the skills of listening, spelling, vocabulary, grammar and usage, the mechanics of writing, and the writing of the paragraph. A general approach to the study of literature emphasizes the development of reading skills and understanding of man’s relationship with others and with God.

English II…………………………..1 unit

This course emphasizes grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and composition. It includes a brief survey of American Literature. Report writing skills are developed in this course. Prerequisite: English I

English III………………………….1 unit

This course continues a study of vocabulary and spelling skills with in-depth grammar study and diagramming. American Literature is studied as well as New-Testament Epistles, and a term paper is required. Prerequisite: English II

English IV…………………………..1 unit

This course is designed to broaden the student’s knowledge of writing, grammar, speech, thinking skills and analysis. World Literature is studied as well as Old Testament Prophets, and a research paper is required. Prerequisite: English III

MUSIC

Choir………………………………….1 unit

The choir performs in the Heritage Academy church providing an opportunity to obtain choral experience as well as music appreciation

The Heritage Ringers……………..1 unit

The Heritage Ringers are chosen by audition each year and will be taught the rudiments of handbell ringing to be used in practice, performance, and concert tours. Members are asked to commit to uphold the standards of God, the church, and our school as well as maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Music Appreciation………………1/2 unit

This class is given for freshman and teaches note reading, counting, key signatures, scales, and chords. It includes an introduction to conducting, performance and music appreciation.

Private Lessons…………………..1/2 unit

Private music lessons are given weekly in voice, piano and instrument. Two hours practice time per week is required. Eight lessons per quarter are required for credit.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Spanish I…………………………….1 unit

This course is the first step to becoming fluent in Spanish. Instruction is given in speaking, hearing, writing and reading Spanish. Using Spanish in daily speech is encouraged both in class and out. Class activities are geared to give students the ability to communicate in Spanish with confidence.

Spanish II……………………………1 unit

A continuation of Spanish I. Communication skills are improved and vocabulary and grammar bases are broadened The class is taught in Spanish and students speak mostly Spanish in class. Prerequisite: Spanish I

MATHEMATICS

Pre-Algebra…………………………..1 unit

This course is designed to prepare the student for Algebra I. A review of basic arithmetic skills including fractions, decimals, positive and negative numbers and a review of geometric shapes and formulas for finding the area and perimeter. This course will not fulfill the math requirements for the College Preparatory track.

Algebra I………………………………1 unit

This course is designed to acquaint the student with literal expressions, equations, inequalities, polynomials and factoring and systems of equations and graphs.

Algebra II……………………………..1 unit

This course provides an extension of skills learned in Algebra I. Applications of algebra to geometry are covered. Factoring, solving polynomial equations, graphing linear and quadratic equations. Problem solving with applications in chemistry and physics. Vectors and complex numbers and basic trigonometry including vectors are also covered. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in Algebra I.

Geometry………………………………1 unit

Geometry emphasizes logic and formal proofs. Plane Euclidean geometry is studied as a system for understanding the created world. Coordinate and solid geometry and trigonometry are included to demonstrate their relationship to plane geometry. Prerequisite: Minimum of grade C in Algebra II.

Advanced Math……………………….1 unit

This course teaches quadratic equations, exponential logarithmic functions, trigonometry, polynomial and rational functions, matrices, sequences and series, analytic geometry and vectors. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in Geometry.

Pre-Calculus…………………………..1 unit

This course is to prepare the student for Calculus. Topics covered are real and complex number systems, functions, including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, algebraic equations and inequalities, trigonometric functions and analytic trigonometry, elementary linear algebra, sequences, series, probability, and analytic geometry. Special emphasis will be placed on functions and their graphs.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH

Anatomy/Physiology and Health……..1 unit

This class includes principles of wellness necessary to achieve optimum health; scientific counsel in the writings of Ellen G. White and health practices specific to Seventh-day Adventists will be covered.

Physical Education……………………1/2 unit

This program consists of the rules, fundamental skills and participating in non-competitive team sports and promotion of physical fitness.

Outdoor Education……………………1/2 unit

Introduces the unique skills of wilderness living and travel including camp craft, equipment care and maintenance, rope handling, and Leave No Trace techniques. Often includes a weekend backpacking trip.

RELIGION

Bible I…………………………………..1 unit

This course emphasizes the study of biblical history in the light of God’s relationship to His church. Students will find in God’s leading of Israel how God has dealt with His people in the past, with illustrations of how God desires to lead in their lives.

Bible II………………………………….1 unit

This course emphasizes a study of God’s relationship to individuals as revealed in the book The Desire of Ages. It is the aim of this course to introduce Christ as the student’s personal Savior. Particular emphasis is placed upon the plan of salvation and the rebirth experience.

Bible III…………………………………1 unit

This course emphasizes principles of life revealed in the great Bible doctrines. Discussions center on topics such as: Daniel and Revelation, Romans, Friendship and Dating, and World views.

Bible IV………………………………….1 unit

This course emphasizes applied Christian ethics and practice, college and career choices, love and marriage, family living, family finance, and the Christian and his community.

SCIENCE

Biology………………………………….1 unit

This course is designed to teach biology from the creationist viewpoint. It includes a study of the cell, microbiology, plants, animals, and human biology.

Chemistry………………………………1 unit

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic laws and theories concerning the atomic and molecular structure and nature of matter. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in Algebra I

Physics………………………………….1 unit

This is a course emphasizing basic concepts of physics. Topics are generally selected from the areas of mechanics, optics, electricity and magnetism, heat and modern physics. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in Algebra II and Geometry

SOCIAL SCIENCE

American History………………………1 unit

This course is designed to cover principle events, personalities and ideas from the days of discovery to the present time. Special emphasis is given to the correlation of American history and bible prophecy.

Economics………………………………1 unit

This course emphasizes the basic economic principles and factors affecting production, distribution, money and banking, business cycles, inflation, and other topics of economic importance. Economic systems other than capitalism are briefly surveyed.

United States Government…………..1 unit

This course emphasizes the establishment and workings of the government of the United States and its relationships with other governments of the world.

World History……………………………1 unit

We follow the text (World History, Patterns of Civilization) along with Patriarchs and Prophets and other sources dealing with the origin of man and life on earth. Wherever possible we correlate events with biblical prophecy and archeology so that students can see God’s hand in the history of the world.

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