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1. Is Heritage Christian School accredited, and is the diploma issued accepted at colleges and universities? Heritage Christian School is not accredited, but is registered with the State of Florida as a private school and meets the criteria established by the State of Florida for graduation. The diploma earned at Heritage is accepted by public and private colleges and universities as well as the United States military services. Graduates have gone directly from Heritage Christian School to such colleges as the following: Tennessee Temple University, Duke University, University of Massachusetts, University of South Florida, Rollins College, University of Central Florida, Lee College, Clearwater Christian College, Warner Southern College, Southeastern College, Trinity Baptist College, Gardner-Webb University, University of Florida, Florida State University as well as community colleges, etc. 2. Is there a separate course of study offered at Heritage Christian for the college bound student? We offer a course of study that will prepare a student for college acceptance provided that the student takes the following courses: 4 years of English, 3 years of Social Studies (including ½ year American Government and ½ year Economics), 2 years of a foreign language (we offer Spanish I and II here), 3 years of science (we offer Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry), 3 years of mathematics (we offer and recommend Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry), 1 year of Personal Fitness, 1 year of Health, 4 years of Bible courses, and 3 electives which may include art, teacher’s assistant, yearbook, computer, drama/chorus, etc. There is also a Consumer Mathematics elective which we recommend if a junior or senior has time available in the schedule or if a ninth or tenth grade student is weak in mathematics and needs to brush up on the basics. Back to top3. What are the requirements for participation in dual enrollment? Students who wish to participate in the dual enrollment program with Valencia Community College MUST have a cumulative high school GPA (grade point average) of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (a “B” average in academic classes). These students must also maintain a conduct grade of an “A” or “B” in order to participate in this program. We recommend dual enrollment for junior or seniors, especially those who are interested in taking additional courses in mathematics or science that are not offered at Heritage. Students in the program would earn high school credit for the courses taken as well as accumulate credit hours toward an AA degree at Valencia. Those students who participate in the program must have a recommendation signed by the guidance counselor, and must agree to take at Heritage the courses that are offered at Heritage and use Valencia for courses that are NOT available at Heritage. We do our best to schedule our academic courses during the morning hours so that students may participate in dual enrollment classes in the afternoon. However, some electives are scheduled in the afternoon and our schedule takes precedence over that of Valencia. 4. What assistance does Heritage offer parents/student in college guidance? We offer a college prep course which we hope will help prepare students to take the college SAT and ACT tests which are required by most colleges and universities before admission. We also distribute college scholarship information to the appropriate students as it becomes available to us. The guidance counselor calculates the students’ class rank and keeps records as to the SAT and ACT scores on the cumulative record. The guidance counselor will prepare transcripts as well as faculty recommendations for college applications. However, there must be parental involvement in the student’s search for the best college to attend. We recommend that parents take students to visit various colleges so that they can obtain first-hand information as to what is required for admission. Each college varies in requirements as well as in financial assistance that is offered. Our guidance counselor will also submit information to the State of Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program for those students who have complied with the state requirement of submitting a FAFSA form to the state. Since we are relatively small, we do require as much advance notice as possible in order to compile the required transcripts and recommendations—at least a week notice at the minimum. 5. When a college gets my student’s transcripts, what actually is included? The school office makes a photocopy of the student’s permanent record (cumulative record) for the high school years, which includes the conduct grades and grade point average (GPA) for each high school year. After graduation, the record includes the student’s final GPA as well as class rank and class size. These records also have copies of the SAT and ACT results for the student as well as the student’s social security number, and any other test result labels that have been attached to the record. The GPA is calculated for academic and elective subjects, but the conduct grade is not included in the GPA. A student cannot graduate without a cumulative GPA of a 2.0 (“C” average). 6. When should I begin to actively look into what my student will be doing after graduation? You should begin as early as the 10th grade year to start planning for your student to take the PSAT (offered here in October to 10th and 11th graders). Make sure your student takes the courses as recommended by the school and make sure your student understands that the grades for all four years of high school count towards graduation and are included in the transcripts. 7. How can I be sure Heritage will offer what my student needs to qualify for college enrollment? Each year when we make up our schedule, we look first at the courses needed for junior and seniors. Students DO NOT earn credit for courses unless they make at least a “D” in a course; however, since a “D” counts as only 1.0 on the 4.0 scale, it is possible for a student to be “passing” as far as credits but not have attained the 2.0 GPA that is required for graduation. 8. What is the grade scale at Heritage and how is the GPA calculated? Grade Scale GPA value 94.50-100 = A 4.0 93.5 = A- 3.5 89.5 = B 3.5 86.5 = B 3.0 84.5 = B- 2.5 81.5 = C+ 2.5 78.5 = C 2.0 76.5 = C- 1.5 74.5 = D+ 1.5 71.5 = D 1.0 Below 71.5 = F 0.0 GPA is calculated by adding up the GPA point value for each class taken (not including conduct) and then dividing by the number of classes taken. GPA is a cumulative average from ninth grade through graduation. Students may not be considered eligible to be a senior if the cumulative GPA is below 2.0 at the end of the junior year. 9. Is there a work-study program available? If so, what are the requirements for participation? Yes, we do offer a work-study program for our seniors. The requirements are that the employer of the student will agree to sign a statement of hours worked and attendance for the student on a quarterly basis. We also require that the student’s credits for required classes is current and that the student agrees to sign out for work each day he is leaving campus. Parents also must sign a request for the student to participate in this program and more information will be given at the time of application for participation. 10. Who do I contact for answers to other questions? Your first source of answers will be the school office. The ladies there can answer routine questions as well as refer you to someone who can handle your specific request. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office when you have questions. 11. What is the policy on excused/unexcused absences? If you present a note to the school office for being absent, it is excused if it is due to illness, if you have a pre-arranged absence (3-day advanced notice), or if you produce a doctor's note. All other excuses will be unexcused and you will not be able to make up any work/tests from days missed. Exceptions to this rule would be a death in the family, automotive accident, or nuclear fallout
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