Heritage Academy’s mission statement:

We are dedicated to youth, their growth and development, and believe in building sound character through 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 our youth 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 they gain 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 restoring America’s greatness.

Heritage Academy exists to this end.

Important Dates to Remember

  • DEC 7 Act I Musical Theatre 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

  • DEC 8 Winter Formal at the Wright House 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm The Wright House, 636 W University Dr 85201

  • DEC 9 Act I Musical Theatre 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

  • DEC 12 Football Information Meeting RM 3 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm

  • DEC 12 Band Concert  7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Heritage Auditorium

  • DEC 14  TOYS for Duds 2 toys for tops and 2 toys for bottoms

  • DEC 14 Choir Concert 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Westwood High School, 945 W Rio Salado Pkwy 85201

  • DEC 18 Drama Class Performances 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

  • DEC 21 Dollars for Duds 

  • DEC 21 Last Day of Semester 

  • DEC 22- JAN 7 WINTER BREAK 

  • JAN 8 School Resumes

  • JAN 9 Photos: Groups/Classroom/Ensembles 7:00 am – 1:00 pm

  • JAN 10-13 Fine Arts Retreat Van 2 and 3 Pine Summit Bible Camp, 800 E Wolf Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ 86303

  • JAN 11 Spirit Day!

A NOTE FROM Mrs. Udall:

Welcome to December! We have a busy couple of weeks left, so don’t loose focus.  Finish the semester strong and prepare for upcoming finals.

Winter formal is tomorrow night and it is always fun to see our scholars dressed up in (dress code appropriate) suits and dresses.

We also have our band and choir concerts coming up and I know you won’t want to miss those!

Remember you can still submit an application for the upcoming school year.  Tell your friends and any families who are interested and share the application link with them.  Apply HERE for the 2024/25 school year

Do NOT submit an application for current scholars.  We will be sending re-enrollment information early spring.  We would hate to see you go, but if you are thinking of transferring campuses, please check with the front desk.

Look  HERE ON THE CALENDAR for all the sports this week and what is coming up in December!

Have a great weekend!

Heidi Udall, Principal

WINTER FORMAL:  Mystical Masquerade
  • The Wright House
  • Dec. 8, 2023   8pm – 11pm
$20 at the door

Act I Musical Revue & Broadway Bound performances!
Thursday, December 7 at 7 pm
and
Saturday, December 9 at 7 pm
Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for Heritage Scholars and all children 12 and under

TOYS FOR DUDS: DEC. 14
2 toys for tops
2 toys for bottoms
Dress code is the same as a dollars for duds day
  • Toys must be new and about the size of your palm or bigger.
  • Bring toys to your citizenship class
Grade with most toys wins a donut party!

Fortifying French Class!
My French 2 class had to build a castle today as part of a class competition. It was a great competition and the winner was chosen by teachers and staff sending in their votes. Here is the winning team! Ms. Henriksen
Dane Jack
Kolton Forsgren
Tanith Ritko
Charlotte Sherman

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for the 2024-2025 school year:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!

Missed Open Enrollment deadline?  Not to worry! We are still accepting applications.  All submitted applications will be placed on the waitlist in the order they were received. Seats are being offered as they become available.

EXISTING SCHOLARS –  No action is required at this time.  Once the re-enrollment portal is available, a link will be sent out to all current scholars to complete the re-enrollment form to reserve their spot for next year.

NEW SCHOLARS  If you have friends or family members that do not currently attend Heritage but would like to join us next year…they will need to complete the full enrollment application.

Heritage siblings do receive a priority but need to submit a complete application.  

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW! 

It’s time to order the yearbook! Use the QR code on the attached flyer OR  ORDER YEARBOOKS HERE and enter our Yearbook ID Code: 15116624.

Price: $65 

To buy with cash: Bring flier and EXACT cash amount to Ms. Connelly (front desk) or Ms. Wilson (NO change will be available)

Senior ads are also available. More information about that will come out soon.

Questions? Contact Ms. Wilson kimberly.wils@heritageacademyaz.com

Fine-Arts-Retreat-2023

FINE ARTS RETREAT: SIGN UP NOW

Still a few seats available! See Mrs. Connelly if you have questions.

Welcome to the 2024 Fine Arts Retreat!  Scholars *enrolled in advanced Fine Arts classes and programs from all Heritage Academy campuses are eligible to attend the Fine Arts Retreat in January.

WHEN: Jan 10-13th, 2024

COST: $290 (1st payment due ASAP; 2nd due Dec. 1, 2023)

SIGN UP HERE

OR

use the QR code below

Spring 2024 JH Northern Arizona Tour

Who: 7th & 8th graders
What: History & Science Tour
When: April 24-25, 2024
Visiting: Grand Canyon, Bearizona, Lowell Observatory, Sunset Crater, Walnut Canyon National Monument,
Pink Jeep Tour in Sedona

Included: transportation, hotel for 1 night, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners, and admission to all locations

COST: $485 (1st payment due ASAP; 2nd due Feb. 15, 2023)

SIGN UP HERE

Refund Policy (either tour company or student cancels)
Full refund before Jan. 15th
Refund minus $100 between Jan. 16th & Mar. 24th
No refund after March 25th.

Paul Revere Academy (PRA) 

Heritage has expanded! We are excited to introduce a unique academic experience through the Paul Revere Academy (PRA). East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) and Heritage Academy have partnered to bring a complete high school education to the West Main Street campus of EVIT. Students will earn their high school diploma and industry certifications all on one campus.

Paul Revere is considered one of the Founding Fathers as well as a skilled tradesman. While PRA is part of the Heritage family of schools, it is designed to serve scholars interested in obtaining hands-on training and workforce ready credentials.  At the same time, it extends our mission of building character, developing loyalty to the ideals of our country, and serving in our community.

Scholars at PRA will split their day between taking core classes at Paul Revere Academy and elective/Career Technical Education (CTE) classes at EVIT. All youth interested in a more streamlined approach to obtaining a high school diploma and CTE certificates are welcome to apply. Please visit our website: www.paulrevere.tech for more information.

Stephanie Lund, Principal stephanie.lund@paulrevere.tech

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

FAFSA INFORMATION!

12th grade is the time to apply for admission to college and to apply for federal student aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Opens Oct. 1.  Check out goingmerry.com for a more user-friendly application, plus, there are thousands of scholarship opportunities.  Just complete your profile.

Complete the FAFSA form even if you believe your child won’t qualify for any free federal aid. Many colleges will require FAFSA if you are getting any aid directly from the school. In addition, your family circumstances may change due to divorce, death or medical issues and you can appeal to the school due to the change in circumstance.