American Heritage School is an independent school located in American Fork, Utah.
The School's 40-acre campus serves approximately 920 students in grades K-12 at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains in beautiful Utah Valley.
American Heritage School sponsors 500 students in extra-curricular orchestra and choir programs and provides distance education courses or curriculum to approximately 5,000 students living in 50 states and more than 60 countries.
The vision of American Heritage School`s founders was
to create a school where faith, virtue, and character education
would be taught as the foundation for excellence in all other areas
of life. Over the last fifty years, that vision has come to
fruition at the school, which is located in American Fork, Utah on
a 40-acre campus at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains in beautiful
Utah Valley.
American Heritage blends faith, reason, and plenty of fun by
offering outstanding academics, athletics, music, and
extracurricular programs. The student experience culminates in
impressive portfolios, project-based learning, teamwork, oral
presentations, and experiential learning for graduates, virtually
all of whom attend four year universities or serve LDS missions
following graduation.
The school feels strongly that strengthening faith in Christ is
indispensable to properly educating the hearts and minds of the
rising generation. In addition to regular morning devotionals,
prayer, and use of scripture as a foundational reference text in
every subject, the AHS Honor Code focuses on the two great
commandments to love God and neighbors "with all thy heart, and
with all thy soul, and with all thy mind" (Matt. 22:3639). Every
student and faculty member at the school commits to uphold the
highest standards of moral conduct whether they are on or off
campus.
The school serves approximately 920 students on-campus in
grades K-12, plus 500 students in afternoon extra-curricular
orchestra and choir programs, and approximately 5,000 homeschooling and distance education
families living in 50 states and 62 countries and territories.
The student body represents diverse ethnic, racial, religious, and
socioeconomic groups.
The administration, faculty, and staff consist of more than 120
highly qualified personnel with many holding advanced degrees.
Rigorous courses are offered in history, language arts,
English, foreign languages, fine arts, leadership, family science,
business fundamentals, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics,
geography, social studies, speech/debate, drama, choir, orchestra,
technology, wellness, and more.
Extra-curricular activities include basketball, soccer, cross
country, volleyball, golf, tennis, track and field, Boys/Girls
State, choir, drama, orchestra, science fairs, service learning,
speech competitions, student government, experiential learning, and
travel study.
AHS graduates typically score well above state and national
norms on college entrance exams, including the ACT and SAT, for
which the school offers rigorous preparation as a part of the
standard high school experience. AHS graduates are prepared for,
and have been admitted to, many of the finest colleges and
universities around the country.
American Heritage School is open for tours by appointment.
Interested parents are encouraged to explore how the school`s
unique approach can support their family`s learning goals (visit
www.american-heritage.org).
Grades: PK-12 | 36 students28.1 miles 825 N 300 W Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84103 (801) 466-4326
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(8 reviews)
53/3/2020
Wouldn't want my children anywhere else! A great school that teaches Christian character and fosters self government in all areas of their lives!
- Posted by Parent - Blake
53/3/2020
We have been at American Heritage for 10 years. I love the atmosphere, curriculum, and character development that I see in my children! It is a great place to learn with the spirit of the Lord. There is no better teacher, and my children are able to discern truth from error in a real way. American Heritage has been one of our greatest blessings as a family!
- Posted by Parent - Mom of 2
53/3/2020
Our family has loved the faith base learning environment offered by American Heritage School and the overall educational experience.
- Posted by Parent - blj
58/22/2019
American Heritage School has been a blessing to our family. My children have learned principles of self-governing, liberty, and Christlike character as they navigate the challenges that middle school brings. The faculty loves their students and strives to create the best learning environment possible. The curriculum is rigorous, but in a good way that encourages children to think outside the box and to learn responsibility for their own academic growth. We highly recommend others to "come and see" what AHS is all about!
- Posted by Parent - K. Jansen
55/9/2018
I love American Heritage (I wish I could have attended it when I was a kid). My children love this school: they are excited to be there, they are challenged, and they are being prepared for success in life (especially its most important aspects). The school's preeminent focus on the faithful molding of character sets the stage for success in all of its other pursuits (e.g. high achievement in the classroom, the art room, the performance stage, and the athletic field). As I discuss with my kids everything from politics to religion to how to fix a broken appliance on a Saturday morning, I can see how American Heritage is training them as critical thinkers who know how to independently reason toward intelligent/creative thoughts and workable solutions. As I watch my kids weigh important choices in their lives, I am so pleased to know that the values and beliefs repeated to them in the classroom match and reinforce those taught at home. My wife and I couldn't be more pleased with this school, and we will always be immensely grateful to the capable, faithful, and exemplary teachers who are helping us to give our children the very best start in life that we could possibly imagine. The world needs more schools like this!
- Posted by Parent - Father of 5
53/22/2017
My experience at American Heritage School has transformed how my children learn at school and how we learn together at home. My children have learned much and gained an amazing set of friends and experiences that I don't think can be found at another school anywhere, given the unique mission, culture, and teaching approach of this school. I am pleased we chose this school to assist our children in their education. Take a tour or attend a school event or program, and you will be glad you did, and you will probably want to enroll your children here, too! Amazing place!
- Posted by Parent - AHS Dad
55/17/2016
We chose this school several years back because of the beliefs, price, and size. This LDS school has the largest student body in Utah (a perfect environment for those seeking the biggest social exposure). Class sizes range in the 20s for K-8. The only knock would be the uniforms (strict policy and old fashioned heavy plaid) but that doesn't deter my daughter. We live about 20 minutes away and it is worth the drive! Administration is very receptive and teachers always seem to love what they do.
- Posted by Parent - tmtbr
57/24/2015
Do you accept foreign student and give them I-20?
- Posted by Parent - wangc
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