The results are in… The Heritage Christian School Teacher of the Year is YOU!  Thank you to all the parents who have dedicated their time and efforts to all of our students this year.  All of the time spent at home working on and creating curriculum, teaching lessons, and exercising patience as your student retains knowledge, as well as your time in the classrooms on class days.  Your work has not gone unnoticed and we all want to take the time to say thank you for all that you have done and continue to do to keep Heritage Christian School the premier homeschooling choice in Sou ..read more

What we leave behind, our legacy, it’s not something we always think about but it really should be.  If you had to give your child one last piece of advice what would it be? King David right before he died said this to his son Solomon: “‘I am about to go the way of all the earth,’ he said. ‘So be strong, act like a man, and observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go.’” (1 Kings 2:2-3) I like that David a ..read more

I was recently on a trip to New York City and I was blown away by the skyline.  Being from San Diego, I was taken back by all the buildings that are as high as 1,776 feet tall.  For point of reference, the highest building in San Diego is only 500 feet tall. Additionally, the sheer number of high rises is incredible to see, especially at night, as there are over 7,000 buildings that are deemed to be a high rise (i.e., more than 115 feet tall). Finally, the architectural beauty of the buildings is something to behold. The older buildings are so stately looking in their columns and orn ..read more

The buzz in the Del Cerro Baptist Church fellowship hall from Tuesday, January 16 still resonates deeply within me. As we unveiled Heritage Christian School's ambitious 5-year plan, "Better Before Bigger," at the annual State of the School meeting, I witnessed a wave of excitement and unity that I have not seen in a long time. This plan provides a roadmap for strengthening our HCS community of families and your positive response has not only been comforting but also fundamental in shaping the future of our beloved school. "Better Before Bigger" is not just an ambitious roadmap; it reinforces t ..read more

Amid the festive hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, hope emerges as a timeless and transformative theme, resonating through the ages. It is more than a seasonal sentiment; it's a profound reflection of the enduring message that Christmas embodies. The Christmas story, as told in the Gospels, unfolds with a promise that kindles hope. The angel's proclamation to the shepherds in Luke 2:10 brings forth this assurance: "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people" (NIV). The birth of Jesus marks a pivotal moment in history, heralding hope as a gift ..read more

The holidays are upon us!  Thanksgiving and Christmas are some of my favorite holidays but if you are like me, they can also be a source of great stress and anxiety.  In the current economic conditions, the extra costs for the season can lead to some un-festively hard times. Paul was a man who was acquainted with hard times as he was no stranger to suffering, imprisonment, and even torture. If anyone had an excuse to have a negative attitude it would have been Paul.  But somehow Paul manages to sidestep anxiety, fear, and despair.  How does he do it, and more importantly ho ..read more

Homeschooling offers many advantages, such as personalized instruction and flexibility in curriculum, but it also presents its fair share of challenges. I feel it is safe to assume that we have all experienced a challenge or two, or 50, with homeschooling our kids.  I am a public-school teacher and I thought I would take an impromptu poll among my colleagues to list the 3 most common deterrents to student learning.  We all teach students and are actively compiling lists of what works and doesn’t work, yet at the same time acknowledging that each learner is different.  As teacher ..read more

The flight delays. The sick child. The front-row parking spot at the grocery store when you’re in a hurry. The catered lunch at the office when you didn’t have time to make lunch. The message at church that spoke directly to your need. The person who called and invited you to lunch. The unexpected extra 10 minutes in the car all by yourself. The song that came on the radio as you were driving frantically to your doctor’s appointment. These are just a short list to summarize the long list of circumstances we encounter in any given day. God’s Word is clear and makes no mistakes. He says to ..read more

Why We Love Heritage Christian School Excerpt from Heritage Family News article, Feb/2018 issue By Steve and Heather Jensen These are some of the specific things we love about HCS: Community Connection: When Heather is at HCS events, she intentionally seeks out and gets to know people she doesn’t recognize. As other Heritage Moms have welcomed and blessed her in the past, she tries to pass on that blessing. We make the effort to get to know others because we expect that we have a future together; that we will see them again and again, building up relationships as our families and kids gro ..read more

How do you currently prioritize rest in your homeschooling routine? If you are able to squeeze rest into your routine, what challenges do you face when it comes to finding a balance between work and rest? I know it is a significant challenge for my family. Between work, academics, extra-curricular activities, serving at church, and just being a parent; it is extremely challenging to find time to rest. As homeschool parents, it is easy to want to do as much as we possibly can. Additionally, with the many opportunities Heritage Christian School offers, it is very tempting to try and be a part of ..read more