Rising seniors returned to school early as they gathered in the Upper School Media Center for Senior Jumpstart to prepare for the college application process. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aug. 7-9, students listened to presentations by their college advisors, as well as a guest speaker about various aspects of the application process, and had opportunities to ask questions. Keep Reading
After weeks of planning, the international movement inviting teens to take action against climate change because it is “the last hour to do so” dubbed by the hashtag “#ThisIsZeroHour” came alive in one powerful youth march. The Zero Hour Fort Lauderdale Youth Climate March, planned directly by American Heritage alumni and students, marched in Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Keep Reading
For Mu Alpha Theta students, the whole year is dedicated to achieving their goal of advancing to and winning at the 2018 National Mu Alpha Theta Convention. This year, 39 students competed at the National Mu Alpha Theta Convention in Colorado Springs July 8-13. Keep Reading
At Heritage, the transition from junior to senior year manifests itself on the festive Step-Up Day. The class of 2019 came to school ready to establish their newly-acquired status as seniors on Monday, May 21, following the graduation ceremony that took place over the weekend. Keep Reading
Out of the many rigorous programs offered at Heritage, science research is unique. Students begin the developing and completing their respective projects well before the rest of the student body thinks about his or her science fair project. Five science research students had their projects make their way to Pittsburgh, Penn last week to represent American Heritage School and the state of Florida at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Keep Reading