Heritage Covenant Schools, based in Lobelville, is now taking application for the 2008-09 school year. 

In operation for over 20 years, Heritage Covenant Schools (HCS) was the first in Tennessee established to work primarily with families who wish to teach their children at home.

Tennessee parents may "home school" their children under specific guildelines established by the state legislature.  All "home schoolers" are subject to the authority of the state and local boards of education and therefore must register with the local board of education.

HCS recognized the defects of the Tennessee home school law and was the first to develop an alternative which is called "satellite classrooms."  Families who register their students with HCS are not required to show proof of registration to any board of education, nor report to any state agency.

A recent press release by the State Dept. of Education, and distributed by local boards of education, makes the claim that all families must notify the local board of education.  That is not the truth, nor is it the Law.

HCS did not begin as a regular day school.  Its services and procedures are not an adjustment from something else.  HCS was the first school to specifically design reporting procedures which provide a concise and accurate record of educational progress for the student educated outside the traditional classroom which are consistent with public and private school systems.

Anyone may teach their children at home.  HCS is available to help advise families in proper procedure and available resources.  Visit the HCS website www.HCSedu.com, or contact Headmaster David O. Jones at (931) 593-2881 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .