Frequently Asked Questions

What grade levels are taught at Heirway?

            Heirway teaches from K-3 to 12^th grade.

What is the average class size at Heirway?

            Average class size at Heirway is 15 students.

What is Heirway’s Accreditation?

Heirway is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (G.A.C.) allowing Heirway graduates to receive the HOPE Scholarship, STAR Student Scholarships, Governors Honors Scholarships and full recognition of Georgia Board of Regents for admissions to colleges and universities.

Heirway is also a member of Association of Christian School International (A.C.S.I.) and the Georgia Independent School Association (G.I.S.A.)

What is the average SAT score for Heirway students?

            The average SAT score for students at Heirway is 1532.  (The state of Georgia’s average is 1477 and the national average is 1518.)

What is the average GPA?

            Heirway’s average GPA for students is 3.2.

What is a STAR Student and has Heirway had a STAR student?

            The criteria for a STAR student are as follows:  the student with the highest SAT score in their class and the student must also be in the top ten percent of their class.  (They must score at least 518 on Math, 503 on Verbal, and 497 on Writing on the SAT).  Heirway has had four star students - 2003, 2004, 2007and 2008.

What is the approximate amount of scholarships received by graduating seniors?

            Our Class of 2007 received approximately $725,000 scholarships offered to continue their education.

Are Heirway Students eligible for the Georgia HOPE scholarship?

            Yes, in our graduating class of 2007, 10 of our 17 graduates will receive the HOPE scholarship.

What curriculum does Heirway follow?

Heirway Christian Academy uses text books from the leading Christian Curriculum Companies; Bob Jones Press for Language ranging from Phonics at the Kindergarten level through twelfth grade British Literature, Bob Jones for Secondary History and Science, ABEKA Press for Elementary Math and History, and  Saxon for Secondary Math.  These curriculum sources provide a challenging, top-quality college preparatory academic discipline for Heirway students.  

Since we are a non-denominational Christian school we use the Bible as our text in most of our secondary Bible classes, and at the Elementary level we use Bible curriculum from the Association of Christian Schools International, an organization for Christian Schools of all denominations. 

Overall these text sources are dedicated to providing quality education from a Christian perspective. They are unashamedly Christian and traditional in their approach to education, researching every subject and looking at the subject from God's point of view.  The most original source is always the Word of God, which is the only foundation for true scholarship in any area of human endeavor.  Our texts are built upon the firm foundation of Scriptural truth and are written by dedicated and talented Christian scholars who are well grounded in the practical aspects of teaching.

How much is yearly tuition at Heirway?

            Kindergarten (3 & 4)                        ½ day                           $2,060

            Kindergarten (3,4,5)                         Full Day                        $3,975

            Grades 1-6                                                                         $4,125

            Grades 7-8                                                                         $4,655

            Grades 9-12                                                                       $5,067

What type of Athletics does Heirway participate in?

            Heirway has Girls Volleyball in the Fall, Both Boys and Girls Basketball in the Winter, and Boys Baseball in the Spring.  (See athletic page for more info)

            Heirway also has Elementary Basketball during the Spring.

Where have Heirway Alumni went after graduating?

            14 of our 17 graduates for the Class of 2007 are heading on to college or technical school this fall.  Over the years our graduates have been accepted to colleges such as Berry College, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State University, LaGrange College, Lee University, Mercer University, North Georgia College, Oglethorpe University, Shorter College, Savannah College of Art & Design, Southern Polytechnic University, and University of West Georgia. 

            Other students are working towards their technology/career path in entertainment technology, massage therapy, radiology technology, graphic arts, and emergency medical technology. 

            We also have alumni serving in our military in the Air Force and Navy.

How can parents become more involved at Heirway?

            Heirway has a Parent Association Committee (P.A.C.) that does several activities throughout the school year.  The big events for the P.A.C. are Open House, Teacher Appreciation, and the annual Golf Tournament.  However, the P.A.C. does several fundraisers and activities throughout the school year!