Established 1965 Grades Pre-K 3–12 Rival Pinecrest School Mascot Patriot Color Black & Gold | Founder William R. Laurie Gender coeducational Phone +1 954-472-0022 Founded 1965 | |
Type Independent, Coeducational, and College Preparatory School Address 12200 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33325, USA Motto Knowledge, Integrity, Compassion Profiles | ||
American Heritage School is a private, college preparatory, independent, nonsectarian, and co-educational day school for grades Pre-K 3 through 12 with approximately 2,800 students and a student/faculty ratio of 8:1. The campus is located in Plantation, Florida.
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History
The school was first established by William R. Laurie in 1965. American Heritage (also known as AHS, or simply "Heritage") resembles northern prep schools with its brick buildings and rigorous, traditional education in a forward-thinking, technologically advanced, well-rounded environment. American Heritage School is a tuition-only school where, in an effort to make all families equal, they do not ask for nor accept donations. The school is completely managed by veteran educators, and they have no governing board. In order to ensure that all staff has a vested interest in American Heritage, faculty and staff children receive full tuition to the school.
American Heritage Center for the Arts
The American Heritage Center for the Arts is recognized internationally. All students with all abilities in the arts are welcome to apply, and the low student to teacher ratio gives each student the chance to develop skills at his/her own pace. The fine arts teachers are masters in their fields and teach performance techniques and hands-on application, combined with theory in all disciplines of study. The Fine Arts Department encompasses all areas of the arts–visual arts, theatre, music, and dance. All students have various opportunities to display their talents, both on campus and throughout the region, country, and world. American Heritage hosts in their state of the art Fine Arts Building, the Junior and Senior Thespians District Festivals and the High School Choral State Festival. American Heritage Center for the Arts provides majors in Musical Theater, Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, Technical Theater, and Dance.
Athletics
American Heritage offers a complete competitive sports program for boys and girls, with teams in all major sports. They have a "no cut" policy that allows every student who wants to participate an opportunity to play on the Patriot team of his or her choice regardless of past experiences or abilities in that sport. The coaches provide a high-quality level of instruction enabling students to further develop their skills and build good character, leadership, and respect for others. Awards evenings are held for athletes and parents at the conclusion of each sports season.
Patriot Post
American Heritage has a monthly newspaper published by students.
Campuses
American Heritage has two campuses
American Academy
American Academy is a related, but separate, school located on the campus of American Heritage School. The Academy was founded as a college preparatory school for advanced students with mild learning differences. 100% of the students who graduate from American Academy are accepted into 4-year colleges and universities.
Facilities
American Heritage School's 40-acre campus in Plantation resembles a small college in size and design, and the energy throughout is powered by the pursuit of knowledge among students of all ages. Facilities include investigative science labs headed by Ph.D. research scientists, engineering and robotics labs, media centers, a mock courtroom, outdoor environmental classrooms with a certified wildlife habitat, a Center for the Arts, an Olympic-size pool, sports fields, and quiet courtyards.