Transition Planning

Ms. Amanda Shelton, our school guidance counselor, and Mrs. Beth Lucas, our school admissions director, work closely with military families to help them transition to life in Columbus, Mississippi and Heritage Academy. They provide information to families on available resources in our area, as well as online. 

We know that moving is challenging, especially for military families. It is typically easier for new students to transition into a smaller sized school, such as Heritage Academy, where new students can quickly learn his/her way around campus, get to know teachers, make friends and have the opportunity to participate in some of the many extracurricular activities offered. Children of active military duty members moving to our area can be enrolled at Heritage Academy at any time during the school year.

Interested families can schedule a time to come for a school visit. Tours can be scheduled during the school day or after school to accommodate your schedule.  We can also give tours and meet with families during the summer months. For families unable to visit in person, we can also schedule a Zoom meeting to answer questions before your arrival.  

During the school year, we offer students who are visiting or who already live in the Columbus area, an opportunity to "Shadow for a Day."  This gives the visiting student an opportunity to get familiar with our campus by being paired for a day with a student in his/her grade who has similar interests, meeting other students, teachers, coaches and administrators.  They will also see a typical school day that includes 7 periods, a morning break (where a hot breakfast is available!), lunch and dismissal.  

If you would like more information about Heritage Academy or would like to access our application, fill out our online "Inquiry" form under the Admissions tab on our website (www.heritagepatriots.com) and we will send you additional information. 

You can also contact Beth Lucas, our Director of Admissions, with any questions you have.  (blucas@heritagepatriots.com or 662-327-1556)