American Heritage School is a place where the Spirit of the Lord is invited daily. Classroom teachers prepare and teach by the prayer of faith (D&C 42:14) so that they are better able to help children recognize and respond to the Holy Ghost as the teacher of all truth. An environment where the Spirit is welcome allows teachers to openly testify of the truths in the curriculum as such opportunities unfold.

We desire to awaken and hold the student's interest and to encourage active participation of all class members, and then to guide them to live their lives according to the great principles and truths they learn here.

Academic excellence along with responsible citizenship and character development are points of particular emphasis at American Heritage School. The bulk of our teaching is based upon a methodology called the "Principle Approach" developed by the Foundation for American Christian Education ("FACE"), a non-profit, non-denominational organization based in Virginia that develops curriculum for Christian schools across the country. This principle-based approach provides perfect and natural opportunities for both academic and religious education in every subject and at every grade level. It also provides an excellent framework for the LDS-based principles and lesson plans that are conveyed as a part of American Heritage School's tailored curriculum and scope/sequence of instruction.

American Heritage School Curriculum Guidelines (All Subjects)

Grade Level Course Descriptions: Kinder, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

To review our scope/sequence of instruction across subjects, please click on the following links:
Art Scope/Sequence
Drama Scope/Sequence
Drama Scope/Sequence
Geography Scope/Sequence
History Scope/Sequence
Literature Scope/Sequence
Math Department Overview and Policies
Math (7th-12th Grades)
Music Scope/Sequence
Physical Education Scope/Sequence
Science Scope/Sequence
Speech Scope/Sequence (7th Grade)

High School Program
High School Graduation Requirements

In addition to rigorous curriculum in the traditional subject areas such as mathematics, reading, science, and history, every class participates in choral music, visual arts, and annual student productions that enrich the curriculum. Also, beautifully written and directed class devotionals are performed on a regular basis, providing for each child's poise and talents to be developed. Teachers at American Heritage School take a tutorial approach to education in order to meet each child at his/her threshold of learning.