Heritage Christian Academy (Kansas)

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Heritage Christian Academy is a private Christian school with campuses in Overland Park, Kansas and Olathe, Kansas. It serves pre-kindergarten through grade 12. [1]

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Heritage Christian Academy
Location
Heritage Christian Academy (Kansas)
16000 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062
Information
School typePrivate Christian
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
Established2010
OversightRedeemer Presbyterian Church
Head of schoolvacant
GradesPre-K - 12
Athletics conferenceKaw Valley Conference
SportsFall: Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Boys Soccer

Winter: Basketball, Cheerleading

Spring: Track and Field, Baseball, Girls Soccer, Boys Golf
MascotChargers
Rival Kansas City Christian School
Accreditation Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Tuition$6,200-$10,890
Website https://hcakc.org/

History

History of Berean Christian School

Berean Christian Academy was formed in the year 1974 by Berean Christian Church members Glen and Norma Adams. [2] In 2003, Berean Christian School acquired 20 acres of land on the southwest corner of 159th and Black Bob Road that would be the future site of the new campus for the school. [3] The building was completed in the year 2004 [3] and housed the school, pre-kindergarten through grade 12.

History of Westminster Christian Academy

Westminster Christian Academy was formed as Westminster Academy in the year 1996 by Redeemer Presbyterian Church in a farmhouse at the back of Redeemer's property near the intersection of 159th and Antioch. In 2005, Westminster changed its name to Westminster Christian Academy. When the opportunity arose to merge with Berean in 2009, Westminster had grades pre-kindergarten through grade 10.

Merger

In 2009, [4] Berean and Westminster entered into talks to combine the two schools. The 2010 [4] school year was the first year of Heritage Christian Academy.

Campuses

West Campus

The West Campus is located at 16000 Black Bob Road in Olathe, Kansas. [5] The West Campus houses 6th through 12th grade. Facilities include a gym, weight room, worship center, science lab, the school office, and 19 classrooms. In 2018, construction completed on a new addition to the west side of the building. The addition includes 6 new classrooms, a maker space, STEM lab, and a black box theater.

East Campus

The East Campus is located at 9333 W 159th St in Overland Park, Kansas. [6] It houses pre-kindergarten through 5th grade.

Baseball Field

The Heritage Christian Academy Baseball Team practices and plays at the Virginia Sue Field of Dreams located on the southwest corner of 183rd St and Pflumm Rd. This field is not owned by the school, but is used almost exclusively by the HCA Baseball Program.

Sports

In 2012, HCA gained accreditation through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and became a full member of Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA).

Junior High

Boys' sports include soccer, cross country, basketball, and track. Girls' sports include soccer, cross country, basketball, and track.

Senior High

Boys' sports include soccer, basketball, track, cross country, golf, and baseball. Girls' sports include soccer, basketball, track, cross country, volleyball, and cheerleading.

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References

  1. "Heritage Christian Academy : Christ-Centered Early Education to 12th Grade College Preparatory Schoo". www.hcakc.org. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  2. "HCA History | Heritage Christian Academy". www.hcakc.org. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
  3. 1 2 HCA Promotional Videos (February 5, 2017), HCA Roots and Fruit - 2017 , retrieved April 11, 2017
  4. 1 2 "Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, KS » History & Vision". redeemer-pca.org. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
  5. "Heritage Christian Academy - Olathe, Kansas - KS - School overview". www.greatschools.org. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
  6. "Contact Us | Heritage Christian Academy". www.hcakc.org. Retrieved April 11, 2017.

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