Our Mission Statement
Heritage Academy is dedicated to youth, their growth and development. The purpose of education is to build strong character. Strong character is reflected in strong families, strong communities and a strong nation.
While teaching the academic disciplines, Heritage Academy is dedicated to instilling into the minds and hearts of today’s youth a knowledge of and respect for the ideals and values of the great men and women of history, including those who founded the American nation.
As today’s rising generation gains an appreciation of these people of accomplishment, they will be ready to provide the selfless service to their fellow citizens and to their country which will be required in the coming years to assist in preserving America’s greatness. Heritage Academy exists to this end.
A NOTE FROM Mrs. Udall:
What a great week! It was exciting and so much fun to watch our scholars celebrate the Constitution. Thanks to our PTO and scholar council for providing so many activities. Our parent volunteers were able to see first hand how awesome our scholars are. Here are a couple of pictures showing our scholars and even our teachers got in on the act!
Don’t forget to check out the tours further down in the newsletter.
Also, there is big change coming to our attendance procedures. You should have received at least one email explaining the new system. Please reach out to our front desk if you did not receive an email and/or text message (don’t forget to opt in again: Text “Y” or “Yes” to 67587 )
Our sports teams are going strong! Be sure to check out a game or two this week.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Heidi Udall, Principal
NEW ATTENDANCE AND MESSAGING SYSTEM
To continue to ensure the safety of our scholars, we are introducing a new absence reporting system called SafeArrival.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO FIRST:
- OPT-IN: Text “Y” or “Yes” to 67587 (even if you already have done so earlier, please opt in again)
- Create your account via: Your email must match your PowerSchool email for your scholar(s)
- website https://go.schoolmessenger.com
- free Apple or Google SchoolMessenger app Links provided here: https://go.schoolmessenger.com
HOW TO REPORT ABSENCE (24 hours/day, 7 days a week):
- SchoolMessenger app: Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
- schoolmessenger.com: Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
- toll-free number 1-888-310-1783 follow prompts
FORGOT TO REPORT ABSENCE? Automated notification system will contact you if your scholar is absent and the absence was not reported in advance. This system will attempt to contact you multiple times until a reason is submitted for the absence.
NOTE: If you report your scholar’s absence in advance using the SafeArrival toll-free number, website or mobile app, you will NOT receive these notifications.
Starting September 23, 2024, please report absences using SafeArrival.
One of our greatest priorities is ensuring that all our scholars arrive safely at school each day. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we implement this new system.
If you have any questions, please reply to this email or call the front office at 480-969-5641.
SENIORS ORDER BY SEPT. 30
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!
Don’t miss out on the 30th anniversary edition!
Order HERE:
ID code: 15116625
Or scan the QR code:
ECA DONATION?
Continue to have friends and family donate to a specific scholar HERE.
Or give them the url: https://hamesa.com/tax-credit/
But be sure to check out our Giving page! Exciting new information and various ways to donate are now available.
Questions? Contact the front desk at 480-969-5641 or email heidi.conn@heritageacademyaz.com
SO MUCH FUN TO COME!
The Puerto Rico Tour
Eligibility: This tour is open only to Heritage Freshmen and Sophomores.
Tour Fees: The cost of the tour is $2,400. This covers airfare and other transportation, hotel accommodations (four per room), five full breakfasts, five dinners, and all site entrance fees.
OR
Scan the QR code to sign up:
Tour fees must be paid according to the following schedule:
Date Due
27 September 2024 $600 ($250 non-refundable
01 November 2024 $600
06 December 2024 $600
17 January 2025 $600 ($0 if on scholarship)
Cancellation
Any cancellations made after an initial payment will incur a $250-per-scholar non-refundable charge. Any remaining funds will be refunded according to the following schedule:
More than 90 days prior to departure: 75% refund
More than 60 days prior to departure: 50% refund
More than 30 days prior to departure: 25% refund
JH SOUTHERN ARIZONA TOUR!
WHEN: Feb. 13 & 14, 2025 COST: $425/person
and Tombstone
Includes: transportation, hotel for 1 night, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners, and admissions to venues
$212.50 due Nov 1, 2024
$212.50 due Dec 10, 2024
Full refund before Dec. 15, 2024
Refund minus $100 between Dec. 16th & Jan 10th
No refund after Jan 10th.
Sign up HERE:
CHOIR TOUR!
The total cost of the trip is $899.00.
Sign up HERE:
11TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS RETREAT!
We are excited to work with your scholars during this fun, intensive, educational weekend and can’t wait to see their talents and skills grow. The retreat is open to fine arts scholars in 9-12th grade who have intermediate to advanced experience in their chosen workshop. See each workshop for specific experience requirements. The retreat is an experience like no other and a wonderful chance to grow skills, learn new techniques, make new friends and work with different teachers and professionals in their field.
Want to see what it’s all about? CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
Sign up HERE
or scan QR code:
JUNIOR HIGH FINE ARTS RETREAT!
Through the Junior High Fine Arts Retreat, scholars will build strong character through a unique collaboration and performance opportunity consisting of the top Junior High performers across all campuses. The fast-paced environment lends itself to quickly build a strong community amongst the arts programs. Teachers and scholars alike take home an increased knowledge and respect of what selfless service they each could provide for their individual communities, which is what is taught by the great Founding Fathers of America.
Sign up HERE
or scan the QR code:
Dance Company & Ballroom III Tour
Sign up HERE
France Tour March 2026
We’re going to France in March 2026, and you’re invited! We will be exploring Paris and Southern France, including the French Riviera. This is open to all those that will be enrolled in high school at a Heritage Academy campus in the year 2026. Those enrolled in French language classes are especially encouraged to participate, however it is not a requirement for the experience.
We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner.
Please be sure to register HERE for this info session to be considered for this opportunity
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.
In this info session, we’ll talk about:
- How this opportunity will benefit your student
- What we’ll see and do on our trip (itinerary)
- Everything that’s included in this experience
- How your child can earn academic credit
- How we’re keeping this safe and affordable (overall cost)
- How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Thanks, Joseph Arnold jarnold@heritageacademyaz.come
SUPPORT THE SOFTBALL PROGRAM
First Saturday of each month, beginning 9/7, Frutta Bowls will donate 10% of sales to the softball program!
Questions: Bob Brown bob.brow@heritageacademyaz.com
PTO NEEDS YOU!
We are fortunate to have so many great families here at Heritage! We need your help to make our events a success and make sure your scholars have a great year.
Sign up to volunteer for one of our PTO committees to help throughout the school year.
DENNIS UNIFORMS
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COLLEGE CORNER
Seniors – don’t forget to schedule your senior 1-on-1 meeting with Mr. Brown.
You can scan the QR code outside Mr. Brown’s office or click here.
IMPORTANT DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
NOTE – if you are a current senior, be sure to schedule your senior one-on-one appointment with me for sometime in September. Don’t wait for the last second.
If you are new to dual enrollment, you will need to complete admissions (step 1) to Rio Salado College. Enrollment and Registration Steps here . If you need any placement tests, I will let you know.
Important links here – login is your MEID@maricopa.edu. Here, you will be able to upload your birth certificate and photo ID, complete the financial responsibility form, and fill out the Petition for Semester Overload if you are enrolling in more than 18 DE credits in one semester, to name a few.
For those who were approved for Tuition Assistance, I have contacted Rio to enroll you accordingly.
For the rest that indicated they wanted to take part in dual enrollment, I will be emailing Rio soon. Be on the lookout for emails with tasks to complete (if needed).
Email me at bob.brow@heritageacademyaz.com with any questions. To ensure a timely response be sure to provide the scholar’s 8-digit college ID# (starts with a 3) or indicate new to dual enrollment. Please leave a detailed message, so I can better serve you.
Thanks,
Bob Brown
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