Christian Heritage School (Connecticut)

Christian Heritage School is a private, non-denominational, college preparatory kindergarten through 12th grade Christian school that was founded in Trumbull, Connecticut in 1977. It enrolls about 450 students. Founded as an independent Christian school, it is not affiliated with a particular church or denomination. There are approximately 90 local churches from 36 surrounding towns represented in the student body.^[1] The elementary and high schools share a building. There are separate wings for elementary, middle, and high school. There are three additional buildings that serve as high school classrooms, an art studio, and a student life center. There are also four faculty residences on campus.

The school's mission is "(1) to assist parents and churches in fulfilling their God-given responsibility to teach their children that 'In Christ are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge'(Col. 2:3) and (2) to provide its students with an education of spiritual and academic excellence with which to serve God."

The school is accredited through NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) since 1985, and is a member of the ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) since 1977.^[2] 63% of faculty hold a master's degree in their field. The average class size is 17 students and it has a 10:1 student to teacher ratio.

All students attending Christian Heritage School are required to take a Bible class corresponding to their grade level and attend weekly chapel services. Graduation requirements are: 3.5 credits of Bible, 4 credits of Math, 4 credits of English, 3 credits of Science, 3 credits of Social Studies, 2 credits of World Language, 3 credits of Electives, and a half credit each of Physical Ed and Health. High school students are also required to complete 80 total hours of community service. High school students may take up to 16 college-credit courses through Advance Placement, UConn ECE, Seton Hall, and Syracuse University. ^[3]

The school is overseen by one headmaster, Dr. Brian Modarelli. ^[4] Previous headmasters were Jay Katz (1977-1978), Alan Brown (1978-1997), Steve Taylor (1997-2003), Barry Giller (2003-2012), and June Vangor (Interim, 2012-13). Both the upper school and lower school have separate principals, Seth Parrish and Carol Smith respectively. The school's founder, Pastor Paul Anderson, died the morning of October 21, 2007.^[5]

Beginning in 2008, the school received SEVP certification to enroll international students and has since enrolled students from China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Germany, England, France, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Mexico, Guatemala, and Peru.^[6] Beginning in 2014, the school has offered semester abroad programs in Thailand, Poland, and China.

The athletic program has 20 middle and high school teams, 11 of which are varsity sports. 70% of all secondary students participate on an interscholastic athletic team. League and conference affiliations are: Western New England Preparatory School Athletic Association (WNEPSAA), Housatonic Valley Athletic League(HVAL), New England Preparatory School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC), and National Christian School Athletic Association (NCSAA). ^[7]

Spiritual formation in middle and high school include fall overnight retreats ^[8] and spiritual emphasis week ^[9] . Summer mission programs are for middle and high school students to do community service outside of the Connecticut area. 2017 trips were to Guatemala, Uganda and Philadelphia ^[10]

External links

• Official Site

References

Notes

Sources

• Christian Heritage School 2014-2015 Student Handbook

http://www.kingsmen.org/editoruploads/files/high%20school%20materials/CHS_High_School_Profile_17-18.pdf

Coordinates: 41°14′21″N 73°11′04″W / 41.2392°N 73.18439°W / 41.2392; -73.18439