Part of the Academy's mission seeks to develop students of strong character and good morals who will become positive and contributing members of society. National Heritage Academies believes that a school must go beyond academic education and reinforce the universal values and morals taught at home by parents. Parents and teachers work together to create an atmosphere of civility and respect. Character development is not a separate program, but an encompassing theme that is integrated throughout all subject areas. Students are expected to uphold certain moral values and are rewarded and recognized for their positive actions in these areas.
Research indicates that the leading predictor of student success is parental involvement.
As such, our academies include parents in every aspect of the education program. The school governance structure relies on significant parental input and cultivates a close working partnership between staff and parents. In addition, parents are asked to volunteer time in various ways, including classroom, library, office, and playground participation, as well as membership in various school committees. As a result of these practices, we have experienced overwhelming participation and involvement from parents. Curriculum Curriculum is often defined as a program for instruction and learning which serves as the basis for both the teacher's and student's active involvement in the attainment and application of knowledge.