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Our Schools
- - Heritage Elementary School
    (K-6)
    A classically-inspired education focused on core content knowledge that provides a foundational context for nuanced learning.
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- - Heritage Junior High School
    (7-8)
    A classically-inspired education that prepares students for the rigors of high school through high academic standards and character building .
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- - Heritage Flex Academy
    (TK-8)
    A classical, home-centered approach to learning that emphasizes the liberal arts and focuses on language as a vehicle for critical thinking.
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- - Escondido Charter High School
    (9-12)
    A classically-inspired education that promotes personal virtue and post-secondary success, presented in three unique learning options.
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- - Thank you for your interest in American Heritage Charter Schools - one of the finest classically-inspired educational options in Southern California! The lottery season for the 2025-26 school year will launch on October 15, 2024.
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    (Grades TK-8) Heritage Flex Academy Admissions
    
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- Governing Boards
  Learn the latest about the AHCS high school and TK-8 governing boards: members, minutes, and monthly schedule.
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GOVERNING BOARDS

AMERICAN HERITAGE CHARTER SCHOOLS

ECHS Board of Directors

Board Members

Brian Williams - President
Matt Pound - Vice President
Steve Tugwell - Financial Officer
Erin Dunlap - Clerk
Barry Cooley - Member
Fadia Knight - Member
Erin Panlasigui - Member

Resources

ECHS Board Agendas

ECHS Board Minutes

Heritage K-8 Board of Directors

Board Members

Brian Williams - President
Matt Pound - Vice President
Steve Tugwell - Financial Officer
Stephen Greiner - Clerk
Barry Cooley - Member
Fadia Knight - Member
Denise Lasley - Member

Resources

Heritage K-8 Board Agendas

Heritage K-8 Board Minutes

ECHS and Heritage K-8 Board of Director Meetings

Meeting Details

Board meetings for Escondido Charter High School (ECHS) and Heritage K-8 Charter School (HK8) are held at 5:30 PM in the ECHS library.

2023-24 Schedule

1. 8/8/2023	6. 2/28/2024
2. 9/27/2023	7. 3/27/2024
3. 10/25/2023	8. 4/24/2024
4. 11/29/2023	9. 6/12/2024
5. 1/31/2024

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