History
In March of 1994, The Layman’s Foundation purchased over 1,100 acres on Clarkrange Highway near Monterey, Tennessee and Heritage Academy was organized and incorporated. The school is a self-supporting coeducational boarding academy placed amid rolling, rich farm land to meet the educational needs of young people seeking to hasten the Lord’s return. The ground breaking ceremony took place in April, 1994. The succeeding four months of construction enabled the school to open its doors to the first students in August, 1994.
Mission Statement
The mission of Heritage Academy is to provide Christ-centered Adventist education that leads students into lives of service for God. In addition to an excellent academic program, Heritage Academy’s express purpose is to provide students with Christian tools for living. These tools encompass skills for spiritual, physical, mental and social growth in an effort to graduate students who are capable of making good choices as they take responsibility for their lives.
The school faculty, staff, and administration will keep as a priority their God-given responsibility to meet the unique needs of individual students as they “grow in wisdom and stature with God and man.”
Our Highest Priority
Leading students to Christ through:
- integration of faith and learning.
- well-planned spiritual growth activities.
- emphasis on prayer-based decision making.
- the development of spiritual gifts.
Witnessing
Encouraging students to live out their faith through:
- involvement in global mission activities.
- participation in local community service projects such as helping neighbors in need and Adopt-A-Highway.
- an active Magabook program.
Academics
Preparing students for the challenges ahead by:
- offering a college preparatory program.
- upholding a high standard of academic excellence.
- providing certified or qualified teachers in all areas.
Lifestyle
Helping students accept personal responsibility for achieving and maintaining good health by:
- providing a vegan cafeteria.
- encouraging regular outdoor exercise.
- understanding the relationship of wellness to an optimum relationship with God.
Vocational Training
Teaching students the value of a good work ethic by:
- requiring all students to participate in various training areas.
- expecting accountability in both attendance and participation.
- teaching leadership, cooperation, diligence and efficiency.
Industry
Involving students in our self-supporting economy through participation in industries such as:
- Bakery - producing goods distributed over the Eastern U.S.
- Agriculture - tending of 500 acres of various field crops.
- Greenhouse/Gardens - caring for five nursery and organic produce greenhouses and gardens.
