Heritage Christian Schools
About Us
Readyland Preschool opened in September 1967. The first kindergarten class opened in 1971 and the Junior High — now Middle School — started in 1981. Together they are Heritage Christian Schools.
Readyland Preschool was opened in September 1967. By the end of the first year, enrollment had reached 26 students. Readyland has existed to encourage each child to develop his or her own unique abilities, to foster the development of respect and responsibility in children, to provide a service to the community in the name of Christ, and to prepare children academically for kindergarten.
The first kindergarten class was opened in 1971 and the Junior High (now Middle School) was started in 1981. Together, Readyland Preschool, Heritage Academy (K–5th) and Heritage Middle School (6th–8th) are Heritage Christian Schools.
Since 1992, Heritage Christian Schools has been accredited by both the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Accrediting Commission for Schools / Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). HCS is also a Transitional Member of the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS).
Administrative Staff
Chad Dixon
Superintendent, Heritage Christian Schools
Principal, Heritage Academy & Heritage Middle School
cdixon@hacademy.org
Office Staff
What Is Classical Education?
Classical education is alive at Heritage Christian Schools.
Traditional Christian schools often follow public school curriculum, public school teaching methodology and public-school philosophy, in a Christian setting. Parents are looking for an education that is distinctly stronger academically.
The classical Christian and kinesthetic education at Heritage provides the academics that are truly advanced and life-changing along with a Biblical worldview integrated and interwoven throughout.
- Since
- 1967
- Accredited
- ACSI & WASC
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
See a Heritage classroom in action
Where students learn:
- 01
The foundations of English (and the romance languages) through our Latin and Greek Curriculum Guide.
- 02
That education is fun and kinesthetic through songs, chants, recitations, rhymes and jingles.
- 03
To enjoy reading foundational and classical literature.
- 04
To study history rather than social studies — we read history and literature so we can learn from those who do bad and those who do good.
- 05
How to read, think, write and speak using reason and logic.
- 06
How to think and what to do, rather than modern education that teaches what to think and how to do.
Mission, Core Values & Faith
Heritage Christian Schools believes in educating the whole child — spiritually, academically, physically and emotionally — and equipping the child for life and its varied circumstances. Each child is recognized as an individual with individual needs and abilities.
Contact Us
Stop by the front office, give us a call, or map your route to campus.
Office Hours & Address
- Mon – Fri, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- 2401 Bernard Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Directions to Campus
We are just off Mt. Vernon Avenue on Bernard Street. Open a route below for turn-by-turn directions.
From Highway 99
- 1.Take the 24th Street exit and go east.
- 2.Take the Hwy. 178 eastbound exit (to the left).
- 3.Proceed to the Mt. Vernon off ramp and turn right (south).
- 4.Drive approximately 1/4 mile to Bernard St. Turn left to the first driveway on your right.
From Highway 58
- 1.Take the Mt. Vernon exit north to Bernard Street.
- 2.Turn right and proceed to the first driveway on your right.