Success Stories

Radina RC Haggard, Nurse Recruiter for Central Florida Regional Hospital, talks about her experience at Heritage Prep in Orlando, Florida

“You can do whatever you please, but you cannot determine the consequences.”
This is what I saw for my very first day at Heritage Prep School in Orlando. It was posted for everyone to see as they stepped out of the library. I was not very happy going to a new Christian school. New friends, new rules, new teachers, and a “DRESS CODE!” But as days went by, I met new friends, had great teachers, the new rules were not so bad, the “DRESS CODE,” love it! Where else can you go to school and dress like a business woman. I had the greatest time! Sports events, Valentine Coronation, Homecoming, car wash, band camp, youth camp and of course – bake sale, lots of bake sales! It was a big change for me coming from a public school to a Christian school in Florida. But, it was the greatest sacrifice that my parents have ever made. H.P.S. is a good school, it helped us prepare to get to the next level of our life’s journey. But what makes it GREAT are the people that have given their time and effort to provide us the growth that we needed. Not just in academics, but in our spiritual lives as well.”

Radina RC Haggard
Nurse Recruiter - Orlando Market
Central Florida Regional Hospital

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Rachelle Lyons, Missionary to Spain, speaks about her Christian-based education at Heritage Prep

“HPS is not a place just to learn reading, writing and arithmetic; it's a place to learn more about God while also learning these 3 areas. The emphasis was on my spiritual growth although I was pushed academically as well as sports and in other activities.

My teachers were a great example for me. They not only taught me, they also showed me love and care. My coaches stressed the idea of portraying a good Christian attitude on the court and not playing just to win. More important was my testimony for the Lord. I remember being benched during a game even though I was one of the starters. They helped me realize that a Christian's testimony is more important than sports. One of the golden nuggets that HPS has given me is understanding that serving God is the most important task in my life.”

Rachelle Lyons
Missionary to Spain

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More testimonies...

I attended Heritage Preparatory School from K-4 in 1981 to graduation of High School in 1995. I loved my years at Heritage and I am so grateful for the Christian guidance of the teachers who were a part of my education. I have fond memories of teachers who impacted my life and the choices that I have made in my life. Because of their faithfulness to their teachings and the Lord, I was able to grow and learn far more than I would have had I attended school elsewhere. Daily Bible classes and weekly Chapel sessions still impact me in my daily decisions and behaviors. I learned what the Bible says about life and how to incorporate these lessons into my decisions today. The concern for my spiritual well-being was evident in my classes and after-school activities at Heritage. Activities were a highlight of my middle and high school years. Homecomings, football games, basketball and Pep club were times that I was able to grow socially. The dedication of my basketball coaches and Mrs. Gail Ware with Yearbook and Student Government were impressive to me. I am so thankful for the people who gave of their lives outside of school hours to help develop programs that would teach responsibility and discipline.

Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Edminsten helped me develop my love for reading and writing and showed me how I could one day help others appreciate the elements of English class. Being a part of a school where I could grow academically and spiritually is something I appreciate about Heritage. Not only did Heritage prepare me for my future college courses, Heritage prepared me for life.

Faith Jensen
Student Testimony

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I attended Heritage Preparatory School from Nursery in 1986 to High School graduation in 2003. My years at Heritage are some of my fondest memories. I often reflect on the years of participating in the athletics and musical aspects of the school. I grew up at Tabernacle Baptist Church and at a young age made a profession in Christ. While at Heritage I continued to learn about the Bible in all classes and received knowledge of God’s Word. At the age of eighteen I realized it was head knowledge of Christ and not a heart knowledge and I received Christ as my Saviour. God truly blessed me with the opportunity to have a Christian education and grow up in a loving environment at home, church and school. Heritage is where I received a godly education but it also prepared me for me years ahead in college. When I finished my college education I knew there was no other place for me except at Tabernacle Baptist Church and Heritage Preparatory School. I now have worked at Tabernacle & Heritage for four years. I enjoy the opportunity to share with the students of Heritage Preparatory School what I was taught several years ago.

Kelly Secrist
Student Testimony

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Colleges and Universities

Heritage Preparatory School alumni have attended colleges and universities over a wide geographical area.