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What is Heritage Christian Academy?

Heritage Christian Academy was birthed by a common vision of a community of believers who met together for the first time on February 19, 1995. The vision from conception was to form a multi-denominational, college preparatory school that was distinctively Christian. These families saw a need for an independent Christian school in the Rockwall community that would not be tied to any one particular denomination's style of worship or doctrine while holding true to the biblically based Christian values and truths that are clearly enunciated in scripture and common to all Christian denominations.

When did Heritage Christian Academy get its accreditation?

Heritage Christian Academy received its accreditation from ACTABS in April of 1997, and ushered in its charter graduating class in 1999. In 2000, HCA realized their goal to have the secondary and elementary on one campus when they moved to and began leasing the First United Methodist Church.

When did HCA receive a grant?

In 2006, HCA received a grant from the Hillcrest Foundation, which was dedicated to updating the school library. More recently, HCA has dedicated funds to update the technology resources throughout the school, as well as, completing other minor construction projects.

Is Heritage Christian Academy a private school?

Now entering its twenty-fifth year, Heritage Christian Academy has become the leading private school in the Rockwall community and boasts one of the largest enrollment and senior class in school history.

At Heritage Christian, we are pleased to provide ongoing support for the parents of our students. We've compiled a list of resources below that we hope will help you during your child's academic and spiritual journey

At Heritage Christian, we are pleased to provide ongoing support for the parents of our students. We've compiled a list of resources below that we hope will help you during your child's academic and spiritual journey.

Parents in Prayer Weekly Gatherings

Life is hard. This world is broken. And parenting has been known to give you a few gray hairs. But we were never meant to walk this journey alone. Jesus tells us to lay everything down at His feet and bear each other’s burdens. Let’s do that together. Come as you are. No filter. No expectations.

What is Heritage Christian Academy?

Heritage Christian Academy considers it a high honor with tremendous responsibility to educate its K3-12th grade students. The staff of fully-degreed and certified teachers in partnership with a community of families seek to equip HCA’s students spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally to be successful in college and life. Instilling Christian values while offering a challenging curriculum along with numerous extracurricular and missions opportunities are key to providing a well-rounded education. For an entire break down of accreditation, affiliations, grading scale, graduation requirements and much more, please take a look at the School Profile on the About Us page, or download the PDF version here.

What does "Christian" mean in HCA?

For HCA to describe itself as "Christian," it must be staffed with people who themselves are distinctively "Christian." Meaning, people who are beyond question born-again Believers and know that their personal lives and the daily quality of their relationship with the Lord, Jesus Christ will affect students for generations to come. They study and use the scriptures as their guide for life, their source for wisdom and strength, and the standard by which all things must be judged. In short, these must be people who have internalized the Word of God and have allowed the grace of God to produce a living curriculum within them that is evident to all.

What are the extracurricular activities at HCA?

HCA offers a varied and challenging academic curriculum with several extracurricular programs to ensure its students have a strong educational foundation and reach their full potential. Students at HCA will have more opportunities because they are not limited to just one or two activities. In the Athletic Department, students can participate in football, volleyball, cheer leading, basketball, baseball, softball, track, tennis, swimming and golf; and the Fine Arts Department offers band, art, drama, choir, praise team, yearbook, debate, digital editing, graphic design and photography. Both of these departments are well-recognized and have been awarded several high honors. There are also various clubs, honor societies and Missions and volunteer opportunities for the students as well.

What is the HCA?

HCA maintains a solid foundation of high academic standards cohesively joined with biblical truths and teachings. The school believe that there are three defining characteristics of a biblically-based, Christ-centered education:

What is the role of a Christian teacher in a Christian school?

The task of the Christian school teacher is to help students discover those elements by integrating applicable scriptures and scriptural principles with what they are learning in math, science, literature, athletics, fine arts, and indeed all subjects and activities of the school. In order for students to develop a Christian worldview (and in order for an education to be considered Christian) all subjects must be taught, not only by Christians, but from an integrated Christian frame of reference. In addition, all students attend daily Bible classes and weekly chapel meetings throughout the year.

Is Heritage Christian Academy a merit scholar?

Heritage Christian Academy boasts several awards from National Merit Scholars to above average SAT and ACT test scores, but none are more important than the spiritual and educational foundation that is necessary for college and later life.

February 24, 2022

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Our Mission

Heritage Christian School exists to support and encourage Christian families in the high calling of biblical discipleship through Christ-centered home education by providing administrative help, mentoring, classes, and parent-driven activities, all while honoring family sovereignty.

Why Heritage Christian School?

Heritage Christian School has been supporting private homeschool families since 1988. Learn how HCS can help your family scholastically, socially, and spiritually as you homeschool through us.

Family-Centered

We enroll families not just students! Build relationships not only as students but as parents as we walk this homeschooling journey together.

Parents in Control

Parents retain control of all the aspects of how they homeschool their children including curriculum choice, scheduling, grading, and more.

Support and Resources

We provide optional helps and resources every step of the way including curriculum consulting, academic advising, and mentorship.