Serving the Corridor Since 1992

Pre-K through 8th gradeinterdenominational

Christian school

Our Vision

Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered, academically challenging education that reinforces each parent’s responsibility to raise children who love and serve Jesus Christ.

Our Mission

MEET US

Heritage Christian School will offer an exemplary education presenting students who: defend their faith, excel in future studies, and impact their community.

W H O W E A R E Heritage Christian School is a prekindergarten through

eighth grade interdenominational Christian school that opened in the fall of 1992 with 37 students. Today, Heritage serves over 110 families and 210 students, pre-K through 8th grade, in the North Liberty, Coralville, and Iowa City area. The school’s impact continues to spread. Twenty-nine full and part-time faculty and staff who have a passion for Christ, children and the school strive to fulfill our mission.

The unique mission at Heritage allows our passionate faculty and staff the freedom to teach and disciple students according to biblical truths, connecting Christ in all classroom subjects. Holding fast to God’s Word raises our standard of excellence in all things, including, but not limited to, academics.

Our students consistently score higher proficiency in reading and mathematics than area public schools on the Iowa Assessments. Heritage students in area high schools are readily recognized as well-behaved, respectful, hardworking and well prepared for the next segment of their academic journey.

H E R I TAG E AT A G L A N C E• Classes are capped at 20 students, allowing our

dedicated staff to focus more attention on each student.

• State-certified teachers focus on nurturing your child’s development spiritually, academically and socially.

• New facility was built in 2009 on 22 acres in North Liberty.

• The facility and learning environment is a safe and secure setting in which students can grow.

• Specialized classes in music, art and physical education are offered.

• The financial aid program provides tuition assistance to 12 percent of students.

• Heritage is interdenominational: over 30 local congregations are represented by Heritage families.

• Average teaching experience among faculty: 10 years

HeritageChristian School

Iowa City CSD

Clear Creek Amana CSD

Kindergarten 11 19.8 19.81st grade 11.5 19.2 18.92nd grade 14 18.9 19.73rd grade 18 23 21.3

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*Iowa Department of Education 2013

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Heritage Students with Advanced Scores in Reading

Heritage Students with Advanced Scores in Math

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Why Heritage?CHRIST-CENTERED CURRICULUMHeritage Christian School believes that the teaching of biblical truths cannot be relegated solely to the home and church when children are being taught opposing worldviews at school. Therefore, HCS strives for academic excellence using curriculum that teaches from a biblical world view, presented in a loving Christian environment that reinforces rather than erodes the values of the Christian home and church.

SMALL CLASS SIZESClasses at Heritage are capped at 20 students. Small class sizes allow our teachers to not only teach in an individualized manner, but also disciple the students in their classrooms.

EXEMPLARY ACADEMICSEach day presents an academically challenging opportunity for our students. Most students perform a year ahead of the national averages, and when 8th graders graduate, guidance counselors at the local high schools recommend that Heritage students take Advanced Placement courses their freshman year.

A COMMUNITY OF FAMILIES AND STAFFThe families at Heritage are a well-connected community. Parents and staff maintain close relationships to ensure that each child is getting their individual needs met. We believe each child to be a unique creation of God’s own image. Our passionate staff desires to see these children live out their God-given potential and glorify Him with their gifts.

Over 30 local churches are represented at Heritage

Average teaching experience among faculty: 10 years

Why Heritage? SHAPING WELL-ROUNDED

LEADERS

ALUMNI THAT EXCEL

In the past 10 years…

30 Heritage alumni have graduated from local high schools with high honors.10 Heritage alumni have graduated from local high schools with a 4.0 GPA.5 Heritage alumni have graduated from local high schools as Valedictorians.

Academically ChallengingBibleThrough the reading of the Scriptures, modeling a relationship with Christ and applying Truth in our lives and in our classrooms, we hope to build in the minds of our students a knowledge of the faithful acts of their Heavenly Father.

MathSymmetry, shape, consistency, detail, patterns and God’s infinite nature can all be discovered in creation. With a thorough understanding of math, students are able to know more of who God is.

ScienceThrough direct experimentation, observation, collecting data, researching texts and reviewing what has been done in the past, students better understand the scientific principles God has created in this world.

HistoryStudying historical events through a Biblical worldview, students develop an understanding of many other subject matters, including science, mathematics, economics, art, religion and culture.

Language ArtsWithin the skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, students’ abilities to comprehend and defend the Truth grow resulting in the formation of deeper relationships and a better understanding of other cultural, religious and socioeconomic perspectives.

Extracurricular Programs:It is our responsibility to equip students to use their talents and gifts to honor Christ and experience future success intellectually, socially, physically and creatively. The extracurricular programs at Heritage are expanding rapidly. Visit our website for an updated list of extracurricular opportunities.

CHRIST-CENTERED CURRICULUM

OUTSTANDING IOWA ASSESSMENT SCORES

3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8thHeritage Christian School 95% 95% 88% 75% 81% 100%Clear Creek Amana CSD 80% 83% 84% 62% 72% 63%Iowa City CSD 77% 76% 75% 65% 71% 72%

Reading Proficiency by Common Core Standards

3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Heritage Christian School 95% 90% 92% 100% 100% 100%Clear Creek Amana CSD 73% 81% 81% 70% 76% 80%Iowa City CSD 75% 79% 76% 74% 80% 79%

Math Proficiency by Common Core Standards

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Academically Challenging The Authority of Scripture

(2 Timothy 3:15-17)

The Priority of Parenting (Deuteronomy 6:7-9, Psalm 127:3-4) God entrusts parents with the responsibility of raising children. Our desire is to assist them in the accomplishment of the task.

The Uniqueness of the Child (Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-16, 1 Corinthians 12:18-20) As image-bearers of God, each child is unique and valuable, possessing individual gifts, talents, and needs.

Christ-Centered Excellence (Proverbs 2:6-8; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Ephesians 3:12-23; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 1:16-18; Colossians 3:23; Titus 2:6-8) Striving for biblical faithfulness and continued improvement in all aspects of the school; rationale for academic rigor, educational effectiveness, parent/student/teacher relationships, world-view development, strength of leadership, integrity, transparency and fiscal responsibility.

CORE VALUES

Contact Us

Prekindergartenat Heritage

Heritage Christian School255 Hackberry StreetNorth Liberty, IA 52317

(319) 626-4777www.hcs-nl.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit our website, call the office or stop by during school hours for a tour. You can also email the school at information@hcs-nl.com. We look forward to hearing about the desires and goals you have for your child’s education.

TO APPLY Visit the ‘Admissions’ page on our website and print an application or stop by the school to pick up an application packet. Open enrollment dates are online at www.hcs-nl.com/admissions.

The goal of Heritage Pre-K is to create a conducive environment for students to learn about God, themselves and their surroundings, while acquiring vital foundational skills and knowledge for a continual life of learning, exploration, investigation, experimentation and discovery.

Under the guidance of state certified instructors passionate about their profession, prekindergartners blossom through the intellectual and social opportunities provided through our program. Our goal at Heritage is to help students lay solid groundwork on which the rest of life is built. Time is a priceless commodity. It is our desire to assist parents in using this year to its greatest extent!

A firm foundation for life-long learners

Heritage Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, admissions, and scholarship policies, or other school administration programs. HCS is an interdenominational Christian School and accredited by Association of Christian Schools International.

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