
FAQs
frequently asked questions
No, Heritage Classical Academy is a free public charter school.
Heritage Classical Academy will open in the fall of 2025 with kindergarten and first grade. Each subsequent year the next grade level will be added to the school (example: second grade added in 2026, third grade in 2027, etc). The school will eventually go up to eighth grade.
HCA will be located at 1130 West 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018.
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Lotterease is a user-friendly online platform designed to streamline the enrollment and communication process for schools, making it faster and more convenient for families.
Parents and guardians can easily apply and register for Heritage Classical Academy's lottery and enrollment via Lotterease, accessible from both computers and mobile devices. The platform allows you to upload required documents, track the status of applications, and receive important communications.
Heritage Classical Academy relies on this secure and efficient system to ensure that your application is processed promptly and securely.
Heritage Classical Academy is an open-enrollment school, meaning we have no selection filters.
Yes. We give priority to applications from families that have an accepted sibling.
We follow state guidelines which state that a child must turn five years old on or before September 1st in the year in which they are enrolling for Kindergarten.
Before school care will NOT be provided, due to our school day beginning at 7:15 a.m. We will offer after-school care, details forthcoming.
Students at Heritage Classical Academy bring a packed lunch from home.
In future years, as our school grows, we will explore offering additional services to support our students' needs.
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Donations to the school are not required for enrollment. Unlike regular public schools, charter schools must provide their own funding for capital expenses such as buildings and the inventory found inside them. So while the government does provide funding for each student attending, we also have to look to other sources of revenue to make up the significant deficit.
Classical schools take an approach to education characterized by a traditional liberal arts and sciences curriculum and pedagogy, and an orientation towards truth, beauty, and goodness that aims to cultivate wise and virtuous citizens.
Talk with our Head of School
Have questions about our vision for HCA, our unique classical approach to education, and what to expect as a new family? Schedule a 1:1 call with Mr. Michalak.
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Want to meet our team in-person? We invite you to attend an upcoming event. Visit our Events page to learn more.

