HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
12900 Bluefield Avenue
La Mirada, California 90638
562-947-3309
562-947-1001fax
Office@HCJH.us
www.HCJH.us
Nicholas Damico, Principal

Map to the Campus

The school office is open from
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 
Monday  through Friday, year-round (excluding legal holidays and the week between Christmas and New Years).

Excellence in Christian Education
Heights Christian Junior High School was born out of a desire to provide excellence in education combined with Christian values. Our dedicated faculty and staff is committed to ministering to the needs of the students and families, and is excited about having an impact in the lives of young people. Our program is designed to give our junior high students a variety of core and elective classes. Our focus is to prepare each student for the upcoming demands of high school while providing an atmosphere that ministers to the needs of this very unique age group. Heights Christian Junior High prepares students with a balanced emphasis on Biblical Studies, academics, extracurricular activities, athletics and the arts. It is the staff’s desire for each student to be critical thinkers in today’s society, and to learn in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.

About our School

Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLR's)

The Academic Program

Core Classes
HCJH has designed its Academic Program so that every student will take five core classes each morning before lunch. The students will rotate through a morning schedule of Bible, History, English, Math and Science. Math classes are arranged according to individual student ability-level. Each student also rotates through an afternoon schedule of required classes such as Computers, Foreign Language, Physical Education, Music Appreciation and Integrity 101. Scripture is integrated into all classes at HCJH.

 Electives
A great variety of elective classes are being offered for our students. Each student will have the opportunity to take eight different electives per year as part of their Junior High experience. Samples of elective classes would be: Spanish, Candy Making, Soccer, Basketball, Jazz Band, Art, Computers, Student Council, Cheer, Volleyball, Drama, Chess, Handbells, First Aid and Journalism.

 8th Grade Washington DC Trip
Undoubtedly, one of the most exciting aspects of HCJH’s curriculum is the twelve-day Washington DC Trip for eighth graders each March. A well-organized trip with many parent-chaperones and staff gives each eighth grader a chance to experience History at its roots! We start in Jamestown, Virginia and work our way up the east coast through Washington DC and finish in New York. No student or parent comes home the same after seeing our rich Christian Heritage! Patriotism is still alive and well at HCJH!

SOAR Program 
In order to promote academic excellence at our school, HCJH runs a very exciting program called “SOAR” (which stands for Seeking Opportunities, Achieving Results). Academic Pep Rallies prove to be some of the most exciting events during the year. Students earn “credit cards” based upon their efforts during each quarter and can use these cards throughout each quarter for incentives on and off campus. There are four different levels of success so that any student can have the opportunity to earn a SOAR Card!      

Athletics
The Hawk Athletic Program gives the students an opportunity to play as members of teams which compete against both public and private schools. Among the sports offered are: Flag Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Cheerleading and Track. Our outstanding coaching staff stresses Christ-like attitudes as well as learning the skills to compete at a high level of play. HCJH is number 1!

Music 
HCJH offers a wide variety of musical experiences. Students can participate in Band, Choir, Performance Choir, Jazz Band and Handbells. With opportunities to travel and perform, our music students gain skill and poise and are ready for the next level. As is true in all areas of our school, our Music Department is focused on honoring Jesus Christ with each and every performance.

Chapel
Worship Chapel is an important part of campus life at HCJH. Students will attend Chapel once a week and will be challenged by a variety of speakers and programs. Chapel is another important way that God’s Word can be shared and implemented in the student’s every day life.

Daycare
Supervised care is offered each morning from 6:45 am until school starts, and after school from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm.

Food Service
Each student has the opportunity to purchase meals each day at school. We have a “state of the art” kitchen in which a catering company cooks meals right on campus. Meals are offered in a “pre-ordered plan” or can be purchased “ala carte”. The catering company is open for business before school, at break and at lunch.

Our Theme for this Year:   "TEAM - Works"

"Two are better than one..." Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Mission and Purpose:

“Our mission is to educate students to know Christ personally, excel academically, think biblically, and positively impact their community for Christ.”
"That from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus."     2 Timothy 3:15

STUDENT SPIRITUAL LIFE AND CONDUCT
One of the unique purposes of Heights Christian  Junior High School is to prepare Christian young people for effective service for Christ in whatever career they choose. It is our desire to see our  students experience a vital, personal relationship with God through faith in  Jesus Christ. We ask our students to measure their lives by Scriptural   standards of conduct. Spiritual growth is never the result of superimposed  rules, and therefore HCJH standards of conduct are not designed merely to produce a pattern of outward conformity. HCJH desires that students demonstrate by their conduct an inward acceptance of Christ and a spirit of subjection to His Lordship. It is hoped that all students will be led by the  Holy Spirit to live above the letter of the rules and standards. By applying   for admission to HCJH, each family indicates a desire to become a sincere,   cooperative member of the HCJH family. It is our desire for every student to live by the principles of 1 Timothy 4:12 which states, “Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.”  

HCJH STAFF
To support the commitment of the school, HCJH has assembled a dedicated, highly qualified faculty. Our teachers bring to the classroom a rich blend of competence and inspiration, matched with a professional and caring attitude.

Contact Information

Nicholas Damico, Principal N.Damico@HCJH.us

Claud Lamar, Assistant Principal  C.Lamar@HCJH.us

Steve Green, Vice Principal & Student Services S.Green@HCJH.us

Patty Probst, School Secretary & Events P.Probst@HCJH.us

Judi Snyder, School Secretary, Finance & DC Trip Coordinator  J.Snyder@HCJH.us

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