FAQs
Most Asked Questions (and Our Answers)
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What do I need to be sure I understand about HEARTS? |
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We are a Christian co-op for families with at least one year of homeschooling experience who are committed to homeschooling through high school. While our classes are taught by teachers, parents are still expected to fulfill volunteer requirements. |
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What is HEARTS' typical school year? |
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We begin meeting after Labor Day. We host a back to school night followed by our first week of school. |
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Are there special events for students? |
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HEARTS has a student council, field trips, prom, and clubs. Students may also join various sports teams with local private schools. |
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Does HEARTS provide a transcript? |
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No, we do not provide a transcript. However, we recommend joining HEAV and HSLDA for support with developing one as well as gaining access to the enormous additional resources they offer. Joining HEAV will provide you with a teacher ID card to take advantage of teacher discounts available at various merchants. |
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Where is HEARTS located? |
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HEARTS is located in Ashburn, VA. |
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How can I donate to HEARTS? |
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Tax Deductible Donations Fundraising |
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What are the minimum and maximum age to attend? |
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Students must be 12 by September 30 of the start of the school year to attend Hearts. Maximum age is 18. |
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What are the academic expectations at Hearts? |
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All of HEARTS policies are important, but we cannot expect every student or parent to memorize them. Therefore, please print out a copy for home use and a copy for each of your HEARTS students to refer to when necessary. Thank you for your cooperation. All students must be in agreement and willing to abide by these policies.
Parental Concerns If parents ever have any concerns or issues with others within HEARTS (parents, teachers or students) please try to resolve it with the individual directly. If concerns are not resolved or concerns persist after direct communication with the individual, please contact the HEARTS Steering Committee for help in resolving the issue. Special Needs |
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What are some of the colleges/universites Hearts students have attended? |
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Higher Education Pursued by HEARTS Alumni Abilene Christian University |
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Do you have information about NCAA College Play eligibility? |
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Is there a study hall offered? |
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A study hall is provided for students who have a need to stay on campus. A need to stay on campus is defined as:
Students are not allowed to simply "stay on campus" or be dropped off early because of a parent's schedule. We are happy to work with the above outlined study hall needs, but we cannot serve as childcare. Our Standards of Conduct apply during study hall. Students may:
If students would like to work on a group project during study hall, please ask the study hall monitor or a HEARTS supervisor if there is an empty room available to work in. |
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What is your academic year? |
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Our academic year begins after Labor Day, starting with a Back-to-School Night followed by our first week of classes. Orientation is held in late August and takes place online, allowing families to join from anywhere. We wrap up the year in the first or second week of May. |