Heritage Christian School (Indianapolis)

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name = Heritage Christian School


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founder = Walter Best
affiliation = Christian Non-Denominational
established = September 1965
grades = PreK - 12
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principal = Brenda Klingerman (Elementary School)
Ronald Qualls (Middle School)
Dave Baniszewski (High School)
enrollment = 1,500+
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nickname = Eagles
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colors = Blue and white
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location = Indianapolis, Indiana
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website = [http://www.heritagechristian.net School website]

Heritage Christian School is a Christian school in the Indianapolis, Indiana area. It was established by Walter Best, an Indianapolis Christian industrialist, who gave the land and money to build the school across the highway from his company's plant Best Lock Corporation. It has a kindergarten through twelfth grade program with many students attending for all thirteen years of their education.

Elementary

Elementary includes grades pre-kindergarten - fourth grade and includes full and half day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. The purpose as stated by the [http://www.heritagechristian.net/elementary/ Heritage Christian website] is:

"It is our purpose to establish a school where students may obtain a sound Christian education that allows children to know that God is the central source of knowledge, attitudes, and skills. We believe that teaching and learning should be accomplished through the cooperative efforts of teachers and parents; therefore, your participation is essential and welcome.

The primary emphasis in elementary school is placed on the student’s attainment of the basic skill in language, including reading skills, and mathematics. More specific grade level requirements and curriculum is available by contacting the elementary office."

Intermediate School

This includes grades 5 and 6. It is to develop students and transition from elementary to middle school.

Middle School

The middle school includes grade 7 and 8, and its purpose is to further students and parents through the physical, emotional, academic and most importantly the spiritual transition that occurs during these developmental years of childhood.

High School

The high school includes grade 9 through 12 and has an enrollment of 530 students. It is a college preparatory high school and its main mission is to teach the Word of God and prepare students for college.

Athletics

Heritage Christian joined the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) in 2003, after years of trying to get the vote required to get in. They needed the school board to vote to apply for IHSAA membership, and because of the Christian heritage many of the board for a long time did not feel it was appropriate to join the IHSAA. They also are members of the Association of Christian Schools International.

Achievements in the IHSAA

Since joining the Indiana High School Athletic Association, the school has enjoyed success in several sports including various championships in: [ [http://www.ihsaa.org/state_titles/ChampionshipsBySchool.htm All-Time IHSAA State Championships] , Indiana High School Athletic Association. Accessed June 25, 2007.]
*Boys State Tennis Singles State Championship 2004-05. [ [http://www.ihsaa.org/b-tennis/SinglesChampions.htm IHSAA Boys Tennis Singles State Champions Through 2005-06] , Indiana High School Athletic Association. Accessed June 26, 2007.]
*2A Girls Basketball State Championship 2005-06 [Ambrogi, Mark. [http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061107/SPORTS0203/611070362/-1/ZONES04 "Heritage Christian's still a power: Defending champs bring back a lot of talent, but Eagles have tougher schedule"] , "Indianapolis Star", November 7, 2006. Accessed June 25, 2007. "The Heritage Christian School girls basketball team was definitely served by its youth during its run to the 2006 Class 2A state championship.... Heritage Christian has four starters returning from last season's squad, which beat Westview 46-34 in the 2A state final."] , 2006-07 [ [http://www.ihsaa.org/g-basketball/TeamChampions.htm IHSAA Girls Basketball State Champions through 2006-07] , Indiana High School Athletic Association. Accessed June 26, 2007.]
*2A Girls Volleyball Sectional Championship 2006 and 2007 [ [http://www.ihsaa.org/g-volleyball/Sectionals.pdf IHSAA Volleyball Sectional Champions through 2006-07] , Indiana High School Athletic Association. Accessed June 26, 2007.]
*2A Football Regional Championship 2007
*2A Football State Runner-Up
*2A Baseball Regional Championship 2005

ports at Heritage

Boys

*Basketball
*Baseball
*Bowling
*Cross Country
*Football
*Golf
*Lacrosse
*Soccer
*Swimming
*Tennis
*Track and Field

Girls

*Basketball
*Bowling
*Cross Country
*Golf
*Lacrosse
*Soccer
*Softball
*Swimming
*Tennis
*Track and Field
*Volleyball

References

External links

* [http://www.heritagechristian.net School Website]
[Category:Nondenominational Christian school