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At American Heritage of South Jordan we use the Utah State Core Curriculum as a guide in order to ensure that each student is gaining the knowledge necessary in their various subjects. We combine it with the Thomas Jefferson Education model and The Principle Approach from the Foundation for American Christian Education, which inspire reflective thinking and creativity, glorifying God, the Creator, not man and his knowledge and accomplishments—bringing liberty to learning. Placing God’s Principles at the heart of each subject guides every aspect of the teaching and learning process—our methods with the students, the way we govern our classrooms, and the design and content of our curriculum. This is found in all subjects, including English or Literature, Science, History, Math, Art, Music, and Recreation.
At American Heritage we recognize that each student is at a different level and stage in their education. We have developed a program where the students are placed in a Language Arts and Math class based solely upon their level, rather than their grade or age. This allows us to work with the students in their reading, writing and mathematics based on the knowledge they have and build upon that foundation. We use the Saxon Math program and have created a unique blend of wonderful curriculum for the Language Arts classes including the Classics!
By focusing on the core subjects we feel that each student will leave American Heritage of South Jordan with a strong foundation in a number of areas, including music and life skills and be prepared for their future. Although we do not expect perfection from our students, we do expect them to always put forth their best effort. Academics is important at American Heritage and we have a 2.5 grade point average requirement. We feel that each student that tries to do their best is able to maintain our minimum standard. It is our hope that each student will be inspired and encouraged to reach for the stars and be motivated to do their best.
As a faith-based school we begin each day with devotional where the students recite the Pledge of Allegiance, read from the scriptures, sing, and have prayer. During the fifteen minute devotional each morning the office is closed and the halls are quiet. This is a time for reflection and for the students to prepare for their day of learning. Although we are not sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the standards and values that the school is led by are modeled after the LDS Church. However, we welcome students, families and faculty from any and all religions. Aside from the devotional and our selected classical music, our halls are kept quiet in order to aid in the education of each student. The peaceful atmosphere encourages respect, consideration, and focus.
The final aspect that sets American Heritage of South Jordan apart from many others is our dress code. Each student is required to wear a uniform which puts aside the competition and concern for popularity and allows each student to be themselves. We have also found that when the students are dressed nicer and uphold the dress code we have set out, they speak and act differently—which changes the educational experience.
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