American Heritage Upper School Profile – Plantation Campus

2022-2023 Admissions Profile

Highlights of Recognitions

American Heritage Schools seeks to develop the full potential of each child to be an active, intelligent, creative, and contributing member of society through the embodiment of knowledge, integrity and compassion. Each year, students attend prestigious competitions and earn exceptional awards.

Here are some of their recent achievements:

#1 high school (public or private) in Florida for highest number of National Merit Scholars for the 13th consecutive year; 1 in 6 students in the Class of 2023 is a National Merit Scholar:
- 55 National Merit Scholar Semifinalist
- 48 National Merit Commended Scholars
#1 high school in Florida for highest number U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates
94% earned a 3 or higher on all Advanced Placement exams (59% in Florida; 65% globally); AP average test score: 4
#1 private school in the nation in national Mu Alpha Theta math competition
#1 high school in Florida at state-level Science Fair competition
#1 at Regional Robotics competition; Winner of NASA-sponsored Regional Engineering Inspiration Award
Top 3 team in the U.S. in Model U.N.
Top 1% in the nation in Speech & Debate competition
Six Pre-Professional Programs: Pre-Med, Pre-Law, Pre-Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, and Business & Entrepreneurship all taught daily by medical doctors, attorneys, judges, engineers, computer scientists, business leaders, and entrepreneurs
Top broadcast and media production awards for show open and features from Student Television Network and Florida Scholastic Press Association
1st place Newsmagazine and Online Newspaper from Quill & Scroll International Honor Society
12 Cappie Award nominations including Best Musical for Les Misérables, School Edition
Straight Superior ranked chorus, band, drama, and orchestra in Music Performance Assessments
119,275 hours of community service completed by the Class of 2022
FHSAA State Championships: Boys Golf, Girls Golf, Girls Basketball

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Our School

American Heritage Schools resembles a small college in size and design with facilities and labs similar to those on a college campus. Our school gives students a rigorous, traditional education in a forward-thinking, technologically advanced environment. Our students, 100% of whom are accepted into 4-year universities, are prepared to be leaders of the 21st century who possess knowledge, integrity, and compassion. We strive to offer a challenging college preparatory curriculum and aim to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and lifelong learning. American Heritage Schools offers financial aid as well as academic and fine arts scholarships.

Nationally Recognized Scholars

AP Scholar Awards

SAT Score Distribution

Rank	EBRW	Math	Comb
5%	790	800	1590
10%	785	800	1585
20%	770	790	1560
30%	760	780	1540
Mdn	680	690	1370

ACT Score Distribution

Graduation Requirements

American Heritage Schools has two (2) semesters per year, and credits are granted at the end of each semester. In addition, all students are required to complete 120 hours of community service.

All classes are 50 minutes long and meet five (5) times each week. To graduate, a student must have earned a total of 24 credits, Carnegie units.

The graduation requirements are as follows:

English 4 credits

Math 4 credits, (One Year Beyond Algebra II)

Science 3 credits, including Biology and Chemistry or Physics (4 recommended)

Social Studies 3 credits, including World History, U.S. History, Economics, Government (4 recommended)

World Language 2 credits, (in grades 9 – 12), (3 recommended)

Fine Arts 0.5 credit

Physical Education 0.5 credit

Additional Courses 7 credits of student’s choice

TOTAL 24 CREDITS

College Acceptances

100% of American Heritage Schools graduates were accepted to four-year colleges and attend a wide variety of colleges and universities. 60% of our students attend out-of-state schools.

School Accreditations and Memberships

Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF)
Middle States Association (MSA-CESS)
National Council for Private Schools Association (NCPSA)
Broward County Non-Public School Association (BCNPSA)
Accreditation International (Ai)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/AdvancED (SACS)
National Association of College Admissions Counseling (NACAC)
Southern Association of College Admissions Counseling (SACAC)
College Board

Tuition & Fees (23-24)

Tuition

Fees

Explanation of Fees

Digital Textbooks, Content, & Course Materials: This covers all digital content including digital textbooks and online programs. This fee also covers all other classroom and lab materials used during the year. You may also be required to purchase a limited number of print books through our online bookstore.

SAT/ACT: College Guidance Readiness Class: The school fees for the SAT/ACT College Readiness Intensive class covers nine weeks of preparation for the SAT and ACT, taught by some of the best instructors in the USA. The fees allow for students to take this class once during their high school career. Students may repeat the SAT/ACT class for an additional charge. A second nine weeks of college guidance and preparation is offered for the completion of a full semester for credit class which will prepare students not only for their college entrance exams, but also give them an extra edge on college guidance. Choice of live or online classes - $3,750 value.

In Class SAT/ACT Prep: In an effort to provide the very best SAT/ACT Prep to our students, American Heritage Schools (including American Academy Program) provide 20 minutes of classwork per week in High School math and English classes. Students also receive access to the online App for at home practice. Over the course of three years, students will receive over 60 hours of test preparation. This is a $1,200 value.

Activities: Students receive a yearbook and a school ID. This also covers PTO dues, and free admission to or online viewing of regular season on-campus athletic events and all Fine Arts productions.

Security: Includes safety enhancements. Among these are: the addition of (2) armed police officers and (2) armed full-time security staff on the premises during school days; the additional security staff for the checkpoint areas for the backpack protocol; the installation of perimeter fencing with self-contained alarm and camera system; the construction of a security office including the latest surveillance equipment; installation of bullet resistant glass in all doors and classrooms; expert training in self-defense for all faculty members; purchasing of trauma kits for all classrooms and expert training for all faculty in the use of these kits; purchase of card swipe for electronic access to all elevators and exterior building entrances.

Technology: This covers computer licenses for 24 database subscriptions which students can access on campus and from home. Included also are student subscriptions to Turnitin.com and Noodle Tools. Funds are also used to maintain current hardware and software needs to support teaching and learning across campus and provide for campus-wide broadband Wi-Fi.

PSAT (9th - 11th grade only): All students in grades 9-11 take the PSAT in October. This fee covers registration and proctoring costs.

Graduation (12th grade): All costs associated with graduation are covered including cap and gown (which students will keep), 9 tickets, diploma and cover, and links to Senior Videos and Graduation.

Additional fees you might see on your monthly statement include but are not limited to bus, cafeteria, PE tennis/soccer, tutoring, speech, replacement/ temporary IDs, belts, spirit wear, lost library books, and lost sports uniforms You may also be required to purchase a limited number of print books through our online bookstore (http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/ahschoolb)