When we bought the historic Houghton School in 2007 and began the renovation, the remnants of the rooftop garden were still in place on top of the auditorium. As was the practice of the era, children were taught skills that would be useful in caring for their families.
Bringing that motivation into the 21st century, Heritage Academy is building the farm of the future. With the help of the Chick Fil A True Inspirations Grant, we have constructed an aquaponics farm. Located in the 100 year outdoor bathroom facility, state of the art equipment will help students understand aquaculture and learn about business.
While all grades will participate in the garden, our 8th grade is busy planning products (such as hydroponic lettuce, herbs, etc.) and brainstorming branding.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming produce availability announcement!
The Dyslexia Outreach at Heritage Academy began in 2014 and serves students from all over Augusta. The program began because of the prevalence of dyslexia (the #1 reading disability in the U.S. affecting one in seven children) and because there is no screening or remediation for dyslexia in the local school system. Lack of treatment for dyslexia can lead to very poor outcomes such as low self-esteem, dropping out of school, even addiction and crime. Dyslexia affects far more than reading – it can affect speaking with confidence, making and keeping friends, and expressing feelings appropriately.
Our program has been suspended for the time being due to COVID-19. Please call the main office for updates regarding Dyslexia tutoring at 706.821.0034.