AHS Essentials

(Part Time, On Campus)

Available for grades 9–12, AHS Essentials is a part-time, reduced-price complement to the faith-oriented, character-molding education American Heritage has been improving for 50 years. The school will provide both its traditional experience and AHS Essentials at its 40-acre American Fork, UT campus. AHS Essentials is well-suited to students who

  • have other time-consuming interests;
  • who may struggle with a full-day schedule;
  • who want to combine AHS on-campus with courses not offered at AHS; or
  • who prefer a shorter school day that focuses on academic fundamentals (math and languages arts) and abbreviated courses that provide the blend of faith, character, and patriotism that is unique to American Heritage School.

For grades 9–12, AHS Essentials covers only a portion of full-time, on-campus curriculum. To satisfy AHS graduation requirements, AHS Essentials needs to be supplemented with additional credits from other sources (American Heritage Worldwide, BYU Independent Study, part-time enrollment in public school, etc.).

To see current tuition prices (click here).

AHS Essentials Schedules

THE EXAMPLE BELOW REPRESENTS ONE OF MANY POSSIBILITIES. STUDENTS MAY PURSUE ANY COMBINATION OF THE SEVEN PERIODS SO LONG AS THEY MEET THE SCHEDULING GUIDELINES LISTED BELOW.

This schedule provides one example of how a student might structure their schedule. Students have the latitude to structure any schedule within the following parameters:

  • 1 credit must be English
  • 1 credit must be History
  • Schedule must include 8th period Advisory on Wednesday
  • 1 credit is open for one or more elective courses
  • Seminary is an optional add-on
  • Resulting schedule must be contiguous (with no gaps between classes)

Details & FAQ Links

Comparison chart for annual school activities and events.

Events & Activities Comparison

Comparison of Weekly Curricular “Seat” Time for Part Time and Full Time students by grade.

Seat Time Comparison

This document will be updated daily until June 1.

FAQ Document

HOW DO I ENROLL IN AHS ESSENTIALS?

  • Already enrolled for next year but wanting to switch to AHS Essentials (part time, on campus)? Contact the AHS Admissions Office by clicking the button. Contact Admissions
  • Not currently enrolled at AHS but wanting to apply to the school? Click to apply. New Student Application
  • Already enrolled for next year and wanting to remain full time? No action required.