Chelsea
’02 Alumna
Following my graduation from Heritage, I attended high school at City High, then received an undergraduate degree from Northwestern University. Currently, I am pursuing a master’s degree at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis. Through each phase of my education, I have noticed how well Heritage prepared me from a purely academic standpoint. Heritage taught me things that my peers had not learned in their elementary and junior high educations, and as a result I was well-prepared for the challenges of higher education. But beyond that and far more importantly, I found that Heritage instilled in me the knowledge that my faith is not just one compartment among many in my life but is in fact the foundation for everything I learn and say and do. Heritage taught me Jesus in every school subject and helped me understand that He is Lord over all.
John Michael
’09 Alumnus
On top of Heritage having a solid Christ-centered focus, it also is very strong in terms of academics. I feel the background I received at Heritage prepared me well for academic success in my later schooling at West High and Northwestern University. As one example, the grammar instruction I received at Heritage far exceeded that of other area elementary schools. Due to this instruction, I had no difficulty learning to write well at a high school or collegiate level. All in all, I am very happy with the education I received from Heritage.
Timothy
’11 Alumnus
My favorite aspect of Heritage is the way that it prepares its students for every facet of later education and life. Most importantly, of course, Heritage provides a strong spiritual foundation, giving students the firmness in their faith needed to combat the evils and temptations of the real world through reading and memorization of Scripture, prayer, and a strong Christian community. It allowed me to see the way in which God works in everything and how present He is in all circumstances, which is both important and also comforting and exciting. In addition to this spiritual foundation, Heritage allowed me to make great friendships thanks to a small, close-knit class and a very unintimidating environment and to become much better in social situations. My education was incredibly strong thanks to knowledgeable teachers who really care about their students and who want them to get the best out of their schooling. Heritage built in me a good work ethic and helped me grow up in the LORD, and for that I am extremely grateful.