Enrollment with Heartwood

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HEARTWOOD PROVIDES HANDS-ON SUPPORT.

• Assists with Curriculum Decisions
• Maintains Permanent Records 
• Requests Previous School Records 
• Provides Transcripts
• Provides Access to an Online Program for Milestone Testing in Math and Reading 
• Provides Age-Appropriate Group Activities
• Provides Parent-Guardian Training Sessions 

In Addition

• Standardized Achievement Tests. Grades 3, 5, 8, required
• Clubs (fee-based) 
• Co-op Classes (fee-based)
• ASVAB Career Exploration (optional)

CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR A

 MEET-AND-GREET SESSION.

First Steps in Enrollment

• Registration and Tuition fees 
• Benchmark Assessment in math and reading for each enrolling student
• HCA paperwork - previous school records, birth certificate…  
• Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) membership required. HCA is a member school that provides a discount. www.hslda.org
• Attend annual orientation meeting held in August 

Note

We enroll throughout the year on an individual basis.

Is Heartwood accredited?

We follow Alabama State guidelines for a church school. See www.hslda.org

What is the Alabama homeschool law?

See www.hslda.org for details.

Can I choose my own curriculum?

Yes, we can help you through 

the process, if you would like.

How long are records kept?

We keep permanent records.

Will my student have any problems returning to public school? 

No, we will guide you through the process.

Can my student homeschool and 

enroll in an Alabama public school 

to play sports?

Yes, students are eligible under the Tim Tebow Act.  http://www.timtebowbill.com/

Is my student eligible for honor societies? 

Yes

Can my student participate in Dual Enrollment?

Yes

Is my student eligible for scholarships?

Yes

Can my student go into the military, attend a university,    technical school, or junior college?

Yes, we can help you through the process.

Will my student have 

to get a GED to go to college? 

We guide families throughout the high school years to avoid this situation. If a student does not meet the ACT score requirement, some colleges require other admission criteria. The ACT score is 

the determining factor for most higher institutions.   

In addition, the new CLT college entrance is available through Heartwood.