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March 12, 2010WelcomeJere  talk about 3x5 card
What does HEART stand for?Home
Educators
Advancing the Kingdom of God
Restoring our childrens hearts to the Lord
Together in partnershipJere & Crissi testimony
What are we passionate about?J
How can HEART Academy Help?HEART AcademyWe are a community of people intentionally partnering together to help mentor the next generation for Christ for the purpose of living out sound doctrine!We are the BRIDGE Source: www.rit.edu/.../chicagoSite/for_the/student.htmlSource: www.homeschooling.youngparentsmagazine.comJ
What do we believe about parents?The education of the child is the parents responsibility!You CAN educate your kids at home  even in the high school years!Parents will still home school the four days of the week finishing the assignments for Friday classes.Student and teacher manuals will be needed for each class and tests will be taken at home.  You will keep records of these in your students binder.J
How do we empower and not usurp?When possible, intentionally attending classes with your children creating INTEGRATION and not ISOLATIONWeekly assignment emails helps you to ENGAGE with your childMentor-created semester evaluations is just one part of your OVERALL assessment. No grades given.Training Sessions such as High School Planning (Feb) and College Planning (May) Workshops & How to have a successful year at HEART Academy (August)GBernie Ashby Testimony
How do we create community?Pulse Nights highlights specific classes in performance and displays of their work 3x yearPulse Clubs trains students in leadership skills such as HEARTbeat Worship Band, Yearbook, Newsletter Team, Tech Team, etc.Drama & Musical Performances minister to the community at HEART and beyondSpecial Events create touch points such as the HS Winter Ball, Game Nights,  Pizza lunches, Ladies Nights, Craft Fairs, Spelling Bees, Potlucks!Hannah Yamakami TestimonyC
What is the theme this year?Turning  our childrens hearts toward GodLuke 1:17 (NIV)  Malichi 4:6And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous  to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.As we turn our hearts toward our children, they will be turning their hearts toward God.JMyron Ashby testimony
What is the backbone of our ministry?PRAYER!  8:15-8:45 am for parents, students, and teachersPrayer tonight for you is also availableC
What does HEART have to offer?Mentors who are passionate about what they teach!Summer classesUpper Academy Classes, grades 7-12 togetherLower Academy Classes, grades 3-6 togetherHonors courses in certain high school classesStudy Hall where students can stay when not in a classroom.J
How do we administratively support you?We will be supporting you administratively, including Emailing & phone calls
Providing course catalogs, reg kits

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Orientation Open House 3.12.10

  • 1. March 12, 2010WelcomeJere talk about 3x5 card
  • 2. What does HEART stand for?Home
  • 5. Restoring our childrens hearts to the Lord
  • 6. Together in partnershipJere & Crissi testimony
  • 7. What are we passionate about?J
  • 8. How can HEART Academy Help?HEART AcademyWe are a community of people intentionally partnering together to help mentor the next generation for Christ for the purpose of living out sound doctrine!We are the BRIDGE Source: www.rit.edu/.../chicagoSite/for_the/student.htmlSource: www.homeschooling.youngparentsmagazine.comJ
  • 9. What do we believe about parents?The education of the child is the parents responsibility!You CAN educate your kids at home even in the high school years!Parents will still home school the four days of the week finishing the assignments for Friday classes.Student and teacher manuals will be needed for each class and tests will be taken at home. You will keep records of these in your students binder.J
  • 10. How do we empower and not usurp?When possible, intentionally attending classes with your children creating INTEGRATION and not ISOLATIONWeekly assignment emails helps you to ENGAGE with your childMentor-created semester evaluations is just one part of your OVERALL assessment. No grades given.Training Sessions such as High School Planning (Feb) and College Planning (May) Workshops & How to have a successful year at HEART Academy (August)GBernie Ashby Testimony
  • 11. How do we create community?Pulse Nights highlights specific classes in performance and displays of their work 3x yearPulse Clubs trains students in leadership skills such as HEARTbeat Worship Band, Yearbook, Newsletter Team, Tech Team, etc.Drama & Musical Performances minister to the community at HEART and beyondSpecial Events create touch points such as the HS Winter Ball, Game Nights, Pizza lunches, Ladies Nights, Craft Fairs, Spelling Bees, Potlucks!Hannah Yamakami TestimonyC
  • 12. What is the theme this year?Turning our childrens hearts toward GodLuke 1:17 (NIV) Malichi 4:6And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.As we turn our hearts toward our children, they will be turning their hearts toward God.JMyron Ashby testimony
  • 13. What is the backbone of our ministry?PRAYER! 8:15-8:45 am for parents, students, and teachersPrayer tonight for you is also availableC
  • 14. What does HEART have to offer?Mentors who are passionate about what they teach!Summer classesUpper Academy Classes, grades 7-12 togetherLower Academy Classes, grades 3-6 togetherHonors courses in certain high school classesStudy Hall where students can stay when not in a classroom.J
  • 15. How do we administratively support you?We will be supporting you administratively, including Emailing & phone calls
  • 21. What does HEART Academy require?Membership with Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)Email access in your homeVolunteer hours of 60-80 minutes per month per family, mom or teen (12+) or dadJ
  • 22. How Will the Finances Work?Teachers are independent contractors, therefore, checks should be made payable to each individual teacherPayments: monthly, quarterly, semester, annualSpecifics are in your registration kit and Crissi will also review them with you.Scholarship discussed on case-by-case basis. See Crissi.Jere & Crissi to pick up 3x5 cards
  • 23. Registration for New FamiliesPreview classes on a Friday make an appointment with Crissi Attend an Orientation Meeting April 9 at 2:30, May 14, June, July, August TBAInterview with father, mother & child (ren) at a time convenient for youReceive a decision email from HEART within one weekRegister paperwork with HEART Academy After the decision email is sentWhy? Different Philosophy, no misunderstandings, success at HEARTC
  • 24. Registration for Returning FamiliesPlease prayerfully read through the reg kit, choose your classesMake 15-30 minute appointment with Crissi to check if completed; 8:30-2:30 on Friday; M,T,Th 11-5.Why? Incomplete forms get set aside and doesnt get into the databaseC
  • 25. What do we do now?Visit different tables and ask questions, look at the curriculum, pick up the course descriptions, etc.If you are overwhelmed, someone can pray for and with you. See Crissi at the table.Mentors not available: Cheryl Meng, Leslie Irwin, Helene Lee, Elena Walker, Jeff King, Dina GonzalezCourse descriptions & registrations available to look in front and back this will be sent to you electronically by Crissi.