Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do the students have to attend Heartland Baptist Bible College when they graduate?

A: No

Q: Is attendance exclusive to members of Independent Fundamental Baptist Churches?

A: Yes

Q: What grades are combined?

A: These grades are taught traditionally and combined: K4-K5, 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th. Junior and Senior High grades are in a combined classroom with English and math taught traditionally and others via video and online instruction.

Q: How involved are the college students in HBA?

A: Students are involved throughout the year. They preach chapel for the elementary students, assist our secretary, and students may teach in the second semester. They also act as tutors, depending on availability.

Q: What requirements need to be met in order to be accepted?

A: We have a 3-step process:

1. Complete online forms.

2. Turn in required forms (current transcript, report card, pastor's reference, statement of cooperation, and vaccine form.)

3. Interview and take entrance test.

Once these steps are completed, we decide on acceptance.

Q: Does the school provide lunch?

A: No, each student is responsible for bringing their own lunch (we have microwaves to heat them). 7th-12th students can buy a lunch at the college for $3.95 each day or bring their own.

Q: Does HBA offer field trips?

A: Yes, we have separate elementary and Jr./Sr. High field trips in the fall semester, and a combined field trip in the spring semester.

Q: What curriculum is used by the school?

A: Abeka is the curriculum used in the elementary. The secondary classes use Abeka for the core classes (Bible/math/science/social studies/English). Electives are a combination of Abeka and Edgenuity.

Q: Are high school students able to do dual enrollment at HBBC and/or other colleges?

A: Yes, we have worked with multiple families to facilitate this.

Q: What subjects in 7th-12th grade are taught by an in-person teacher?

A: 7th grade math- Algebra II/Geometry, 7th-10th music/physical education, and all English classes are taught by an in-person instructor.

Q: Will all high school classes transferred receive credit on their transcript?

A: In general, high school classes transferred are accepted at HBA, but we reserve the right to deny credits. Students transferring from HBA to another school are subject to that school's decision, as well.

Q: What is the highest-level math class taught at HBA?

A: Algebra II/Geometry are the highest level taught in-person. Through Abeka there are higher level math classes.

Q: Does HBA offer any before/after care for the students?

A: Before care starts at 7:30am at no charge. After care from 3:30pm-4:00pm is $5. When pre-arranged, 4:00-4:30pm is $10, each 30 minutes after that is an additional $10 per student.

Q: Does HBA offer daycare services?

A: We do not offer daycare services.

Q: Does HBA have any form of a carpool system?

A: As a school, we do not organize any carpools. We do have some families that have set up their own carpool system.

Q: Do the students attend the chapel services at the college?

A: K4-6th grades have area pastors, missionaries, and current college students for their chapel time. 7th-12th grades attend a minimum of one chapel service each week at HBBC.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to look through our website. You may also contact our principal, James Meierdierks at [email protected] or (405) 943-9330 X187