1.  HEP of Texas has 12 years of experience in providing quality group classes.  The classes are professionally managed and will prepare the student for college.  San Jacinto College has high praise for the students who enter the college from this program.  Many enter the Honors Program on scholarship.

 

2.  Most teachers have degrees in the field or a related field.  The Computer teachers have certifications in their fields.  Many of the teachers have Masters degrees.  The Spanish and French teachers are trained in the TPRS methodology.

 

3.  Mrs. Juren, the owner, holds a Professional Mid-management Certificate from the state of Texas and has many years of experience as a principal/administrator.  She has also been honored by the Calvart School and chosen as a "Who's Who of American High School Teachers in America."

 

4.  HEP has a permanent home.  We don't depend on churches or other organizations to provide transitional facilities.

How is the HEP Classical School different from some of the other local Houston area classical programs?

1.  HEP has a high standard of expertise.  ALL OF OUR TEACHERS who teach in the Classical School hold a degree from a College or University.  The art teacher holds a degree from the Art Institute.  Many hold a Masters in the field.  Some of the other programs, if you read their fine print, actually admit that the teachers/administrators do not have degrees, or even any university training.  

 

2.  The goal of our classical school is to instill in the student a love of all things classical....history, literature, and languages.  We promise to offer a quality program, but not to create "stress" within the family by overloading the student with "projects" and other time consuming activities.  Yes, there will be homework, but, it will not consume the family.

 

3.  A one day a week program such as our 1st-8th grade program cannot possibly teach all of the grade level subjects and do an adequate job.  Therefore, we ask that the parent teach the phonics (1-2), reading (all), grammar (all), and math (all) at home. See our classical school page for the specifics.  We want to be honest with parents and help them identify those subjects that we will not cover. 

 

We even offer suggestions as to which curriculum to use to cover these courses.  We also offer Math Workshop where a student may take Saxon Math 5/4, 6/5, 7/6, and 8/7 in our HEP Computer Lab using the D.I.V.E. Math CD's.  We also offer Algebra 1/2, 1, 2 and Adv. Mathematics with two instructors with Master Degrees.  We also offer 7/8th Life/Earth science in our HEP Science Lab.

 

4. Our high school program offers A WORD IN SEASON, by Pat McFarlane, which is a college preparatory program that focuses on literature, history, and writing.  HEP also offers the math, science, speech, logic, languages, and even electives that the college bound student needs to be successful in college.  Students come two days a week for these classes. There is no way we can adequately cover all of the courses needed for a college bound program in one day.  Programs that do are, in our opinion, not adequately covering the materials.  Foreign Languages need at least two class periods a week at minimum to be successful.   

Why is it important that HEP belongs to the Association of Classical and Christian Schools?

HEP of Texas supports the mission of the association which is:

 

The primary mission of this association is to promote, establish, and equip schools committed to a classical approach to education in the light of a Christian worldview grounded in the Old and New Testament Scriptures.  The mission of the association is both to promote the classical approach, and provide accountability for member schools to ensure that our cultural heritage is not lost again.  This mission will be accomplished through the work of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools.  Through these various means, ACCS seeks to set an educational standard for a unified and directed approach to classical and Christian learning.

Our mission is also to equip schools in teaching such subjects through the methodology known as the Trivium (grammar, logic, and rhetoric), the educational foundation of our Western culture.  We believe that God will bless this approach as He has in the past, as long as it follows the principles set forth in his Word.

We recognize that Christ was born in the reign of Caesar Augustus, and that Christianity took root and grew to maturity in the West.  For this reason, we believe that we must teach certain subjects so that they are understood and appreciated.  This includes ancient history, languages, and culture, studied in the light of biblical Christianity and its impact on western culture.  We recognize our cultural heritage as a gift from God, but in seeking to restore that heritage we by no means are intending to idolize it.  Therefore, we ground all that we seek to do upon the revelation of God, both in creation and in Scripture, with the former being interpreted by the latter.  The triune God of Scripture has created an ordered universe, which can only be fully known through an orderly submission to His revelation of Himself in Scripture.  As Christian schools, we are seeking to equip member schools to integrate all their teaching around the revealed Word of God.

 

We want our Classical School parents to know that we fully intend to support this mission and to dedicate our Classical School to the methodology known as the Trivium.  Our mission is to equip our students to be academically successful, but also, and more importantly, to help them develop a strong foundation in the Judeo/Christian Worldview.

 

How does HEP's program compare price-wise to other programs?

       1.  The Thursday 1-2nd grade Classical School is $1,050.00.

2.  The Thursday 3rd-8th grade Classical School for 2008-9 is $1,600.00 for the entire year and is payable in three installments.  Other programs are considerably higher charging as much as $2000.00 per year plus registration, supply fees, uniform fees, etc. All HEP supply and registration fees are built into the cost of the course.

 

3.  The Tuesday/Thursday 7-8th grade Classical School for 2008-9 is $1,600.00 plus the individual course costs for each course taken on Tuesday. 

 

4.  The 9-12th grade Classical program has each class priced individually. The family has control over how many courses will be purchased and are not locked into to a pre-set price.  HEP offers flexibility! Families can opt to take one course or as many courses as they wish. 

 

5.  HEP offers a convenient payment program.  1/2 of the total cost is due at enrollment.  Then HEP will bill the family for the next 25% on Sept. 30 and the last 25% on Oct. 31.  The total bill is due by Nov. 30.  There is a $5.00 charge per course for the payment plan.

 

6.  The 1-8th grade Classical School will take pre-registrations for new students starting on April 15, 2008.  A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your child's spot for the Fall 2008-9 school year.

 

7.  Word in Season pre-registrations for new students will also be taken beginning on April 15, 2008.  A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your child's spot for the Fall 2008-9 school year.

Does HEP have a dress code?

Our policies and guidelines are available under the Registration Information section. There are guidelines for appropriate dress and expected behaviors.

We do NOT require uniforms. HEP of Texas is homeschool friendly and believes that parents should be able to control and choose what their children wear.  If we feel that a student is dressing inappropriately, we will talk with the student and parent.  We also keep the air conditioning turned down low so we suggest the students wear pants and bring a light jacket.

Does HEP of Texas require families to complete a statement of faith?

• No statement is required.
• All of our teachers hold a strong Judeo/Christian world view.
• Our philosophy is that the homeschooling family should determine its own religious program.  We do not teach sex education, evolution, or other sensitive issues.  When our textbooks cover these topics, we ask our parents to teach these chapters.
• HEP stresses ACADEMICS, not religious beliefs. 
• During discussion in classes, students will often discuss their value systems. 

What other programs does HEP of Texas offer?

• Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society's Alpha Chapter
• Graduation
• Yearbook Club
• Speech/Debate Team
• Project Fair
• Rodeo Art Competition
• Transcript Services
• Standardized testing
• Music with Teddy Levron
• Robotics Team
• HEP Bookstore - curriculum; consulting services; seminars

Benefits of HEP of Texas-

-HEP has as 12 year track record in Houston
-Encourages direct parental involvement
-Provides caring, professional instructors
-Maintains low student/teacher ratios
-Utilizes effective curriculum materials
-Natural preparation for college
-Time and cost effective
-Emphasizes a strong work ethic for students
-Encourages strong family support and character