About Heritage Christian School

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Purpose and Philosophy

At Heritage Christian School, our utmost goal is to exalt God. We are committed to providing a comprehensive education that encompasses academic excellence, spiritual growth, social and emotional well-being, physical development, and cultural awareness, all rooted in a biblical perspective. Our mission is to support parents in their endeavor to raise their children according to the teachings and guidance of the Lord. We are dedicated to helping our students foster a meaningful relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

1

Truth
Jesus is King

3

Campuses
Preschool, Elementary, and Middle & High School

1230

Students
Preschool-12th Grade

15

AP Courses

9

Honors Courses

98%

of Seniors Accepted
to one of their 4-year college/university

60

Faculty Members
40% of which have advanced degrees

30

Athletic Teams
in both Middle & High School

30

Visual/Performing Art Courses

16

Technology Courses

100

College/Universities Accepted
the class of 2023

2.2

Million Awarded
in merit scholarships for the class of 2023

Our Development Focus

Spiritual Development

The school’s emphasis is to teach the Word of God, to exalt Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and to facilitate students’ spiritual growth by leading them to place God at the center of their lives.

Intellectual Development

The school provides a carefully planned educational program with a goal of preparing students to be lifelong learners.

Physical Development

Combinations of programs and activities are designed to meet age appropriate skill levels through physical education classes and after-school sport activities.

Emotional/Social Development

The school offers the students an environment in which they will be positively influenced in the areas of self-confidence, social development, and Godly values.

Cultural Development

From the start of their education at Heritage, students are given various opportunities to develop an appreciation of the arts and the many different cultures throughout God’s world.

Our History

Hillcrest Christian School

Hillcrest Christian School, now known as Heritage Christian School, was established in 1976 through the dedication and vision of the members of Hillcrest Christian Church. They recognized the need to serve both the church and the community by providing a high-quality academic program for grades K-3.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Hillcrest Christian School continued to grow with great enthusiasm. It extended its educational ministry to include programs for preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school grades.

Los Angeles Baptist

Los Angeles Baptist Middle/High School (LAB) was founded in 1962 by the Los Angeles Baptist City Mission Society. This society, consisting of American Baptist Churches in the Los Angeles area, aimed to offer young people a challenging college preparatory education rooted in Christian religious and spiritual values. LAB held its first commencement exercise on June 9, 1967.

Heritage Christian School

Due to the remarkable growth of Hillcrest Christian School, the search for a property suitable for a dedicated high school began. After 14 years, the South Campus property, previously known as Los Angeles Baptist High School, was acquired. The two schools merged starting from the 2012-2013 school year.

In 2012, the West Campus preschool was opened on the former Granada Hills Baptist School site. Since its establishment, the preschool has experienced continuous growth.

Doctrinal Statement
  • We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible authoritative Word of God.
  • We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons-Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
  • We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
  • We believe that for salvation of the lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary.
  • We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling, the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
  • We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; those that are saved to the resurrection of eternal life and those that are lost to the resurrection of damnation.
  • We believe that heaven and hell are definite places.
  • We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
The School

Heritage Christian School is a new school with a prestigious legacy. It was founded in July 2012 by the acquisition of Los Angeles Baptist Middle School/High School, by Hillcrest Christian School. HCS offers young people a challenging college-preparatory education, interwoven with Judeo-Christian religious and spiritual values.

HCS believes that in order for students to develop their greatest potential, the formative school years (TK-12) should be directed toward an understanding of the love of God, a love for fellow human beings, and a love of knowledge. HCS fosters a nurturing environment in which students’ spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and artistic abilities can grow and expand.

Student and Faculty

HCS has more than 1,000 students enrolled in preschool through 12th grade. 90% of our faculty hold a teaching certificate from ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International). In addition, many of the faculty have a state teaching credential.

Campus Ministry

Weekly chapel assemblies are conducted, often with student participation. Students attend Bible class daily and may also attend prayer breakfasts and “Praise and Worship” nights. Additionally, students are given the opportunity to participate in community service projects.

Accreditation and Membership

Heritage Christian School is a member and is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is also accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The Discovery program is recognized by the National Institute of Learning Development (NILD) as a program of excellence. Additionally, HCS is a member of the California Scholarship Federation, and the California Interscholastic Federation.

Campus and Facilities

HCS is situated on three different campuses in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. Each campus provides a full accompaniment of classrooms and administrative facilities with a fully networked computer system with online access.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Heritage Christian School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded, or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.