People have recently praised Hicks Elementary for its strong focus on social-emotional learning and its friendly, welcoming campus. The school holds regular parent workshops and family science nights where everyone can come and learn. These events make the community stronger. The school wants to help students become well-rounded people, which is why so many of them are involved in activities outside of school, like chess and soccer.

Q1. What gave you the idea for the name and mascot of Heritage El?

Ans. Heritage El gets its name from nearby neighborhoods, and its "Husky" mascot represents the different cultural backgrounds of its students.

Q2. Does Heritage El have a dress code for its students?

Ans. Yes, Heritage El has a dress code that says students must wear khakis or navy bottoms with white, red, or blue polos.

Q3. What special daily activity do students at Heritage El do?

Ans. Every day, students at Heritage El say a chant that ends with "HOWL," which stands for having a good attitude and taking responsibility.

Q4. Do Gifted and Talented (GT) students at Heritage El have their own programs?

Ans. Heritage El holds an annual District GT Expo where students show off their creative and advanced projects to the community.

Q5. How long have the teachers at Heritage El been working in the field?

Ans. The teachers at Heritage El have an average of eight years of experience, which makes the learning environment stable and rich.