As of December 7, 2005, Heirway is fully
accredited by Georgia Accrediting Commission (G.A.C.); therefore,
Heirway Seniors receive HOPE scholarships, STAR Student Scholarships,
Governors Honors Scholarships and full recognition of Georgia Board of
Regents for admission to colleges and universities.
As a result of GAC Accreditation, Heirway
has been accepted to membership in Georgia Independent Schools
Association (G.I.S.A.). Beginning in fall of 2006 Heirway will
participate in sports through GISA.
FACTS
OF HEIRWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Established:
1998
Type of School:
Private, Co-educational, Independent Christian School for 3
year-old through 12th grade, governed by Board of
Education and Board of Directors.
Average Class Size: 10
Faculty/Staff:
24
Total Number of Students:
160
Ethnic composition: Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic, Asian
Diplomas Offered: Technical
Prep, College Preparatory, and College Preparatory with
Distinction.
Accreditation:
GAC
(Georgia Accrediting Commission)
Members:
ACSI
(Assoc. of Christian School International)
GISA (Georgia Independent School Association)
Classes:
7 classes per day. Two semesters per year.
Graduation
Requirements:
25 units which must include
the following:
-4 units of Science
(must
include 3 lab sciences)
-4 units of English (must include 1 in American Literature)
-4 units of Mathematics (must include Algebra II)*
-2 units of Foreign Language
-4 units of Social Science
(must include 1 unit of United States History, and 1 unit of
Government/Economics)
-4 units of Bible
-1/2 unit of Health
-1/2 unit of Personal Fitness
-1 units of Computer
-Other Electives
*Algebra II is acceptable for a college prep diploma;
however, to attend a four year university in Georgia the
student must have one math level beyond Algebra II
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