Important Dates to Remember

  • JAN 2 – 24 INTENT TO RETURN (RE-ENROLLMENT OPEN)

  • JAN 13 – 24 COURSE SELECTION OPEN IN POWERSCHOOL 

  • JAN 24 & 25  Regional Auditions Band Orchestra Choir 

  • JAN 27 Fees PAST DUE

  • JAN 27 Course Selection Forms DUE in Citizenship

  • JAN 28 PTO Meeting 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

  • FEB 6 Spirit Day! 

A NOTE FROM Mrs. Udall:

The scholars and teachers are excited about the new classrooms in the Fine Arts building.  This remodel project has allowed us to move the FACS class on campus as well as adding classrooms for some of our core classes.

Course selections are due today!  PowerSchool will be closed on Friday, Jan. 24.  See more instructions in the newsletter.

CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SELECT COURSES IN POWERSCHOOL

Any scholar who has not paid their fees by Monday, will be dropped from the class and placed in a non-fee bearing class.

See more instructions on paying fees in the newsletter.

I hope you have a great weekend!

Heidi Udall, Principal

COURSE SELECTION ENDS JAN. 24 

 You will be selecting courses at HOME.

  1. Print correct form
  2. Login to your PowerSchool account
  3. Select all courses
  4. SUBMIT final course selection to your Citizenship teacher on MONDAY JAN. 27

CLICK HERE FOR: 8th Grade Course Selection form 25/26

CLICK HERE FOR: 9th – 12th Grade Course selection form (note: select correct grade level and graduation requirements)

Be sure ALL sections are completed.

PRINT LEGIBLY:

  • SCHOLAR FIRST AND LAST NAME
  • PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE NUMBER
  • COURSE NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION
  • INCLUDE 3 ALTERNATES (COURSE # & DESCRIPTION)
  • SCHOLAR SIGNATURE & DATE
  • PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE & DATE
  • REQUIRED TEACHER SIGNATURES if applicable

CLICK HERE FOR COURSE CATALOG

CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SELECT COURSES IN POWERSCHOOL

CLICK HERE FOR: COURSE FEES 2025/26

CHECK OUT THESE COURSES:

Do you love to SING? If so, you will LOVE CHOIR!
We have 6 choirs at Heritage Academy and so there is a place for YOU! If you are in high school and not sure which choir to sign up for, simply sign up for Advanced Mixed Choir!! This requires a signature so all you have to do is visit Mrs. Rost in the choir room (arts building) and she will get you signed up for the choir that fits you best! NO AUDITION NECESSARY!
COME SING WITH US!
Ms. Rost
 FACS
Ms. Wilson
SWIM CLASS
Swimmers are fun, daring and bold. Come join us! We support each other, cheer loudly for each other and really want more people on our team. You don’t have to be a perfect swimmer to join, we will help you be your best along the way. Our competitive season is August-October and we train 2nd hour. Please consider coming to swim practice and joining our team.
Ms. Lemke
WRESTLING

INTENT TO RETURN (RE-ENROLLMENT): DEADLINE JAN. 24

  1. Log in to your SchoolMint account 

SCHOOLMINT LOGIN HERE

  1. Select Returning or Not Returning
  2. Scroll down and select the green Re-Enroll button
  3. Enter/verify your demographic information
  4. SAVE AND CONTINUE
  5. IF YOU MOVED THIS YEAR, upload new proof of residency.
  6. Complete OTC section

Please reply to this email if you need your SchoolMint password reset.

 

FEES PAST DUE!

If fees are not paid by Monday, scholar will be dropped from the course and put in a non-fee course.

All submitted ECA donations have been applied to invoices. If you believe your scholar has received an ECA donation and it has not been applied, please send an email to mesaregistrar@heritageacademyaz.com.  Include your scholars’ first and last names as well as the donors’ names.

Can’t See Invoice?

If you can’t see the invoices in MySchoolBucks, it is usually because of one of two reasons:

  1. your scholar(s) has not been attached to your parent account: log in to your account, click on the person shaped icon in the right-hand corner >  “my students” > “add a student” to connect the scholar to the account. Enter scholar’s id or birthdate.  Refresh browser and select “School Invoices.”
  2. your scholar(s) does not have any fee bearing classes: see fee sheet   2024-2025 Mesa Course Fees.pdf

 How Do You Pay the Invoice Balance?

The Easiest Way to Pay: Click on the link directly in the invoice labeled “PAY NOW” and pay right away. (This is for NON-ECA payments ONLY!) A receipt will be emailed to you within minutes.

Do You Want to Pay Using ECA Tax Credit?

If you wish to make payment as an ECA Tax Credit, do not pay using the link in the invoice. Instead, log into MySchooolBucks > School Store > Donations > View Details OR go to  hamesa.com. Please remember all ECA donations are non-refundable.

What If My Scholar Has Credit That Needs to be Applied?

Send an email to mesaregistrar@heritageacademyaz.com and include the following information:

PAY FEE WITH ACCOUNT CREDIT:

SCHOLAR Last Name ; SCHOLAR First Name ; Invoice to be paid  ; Amount to be paid 

If you wish to transfer funds between scholars, please use the following format:

TRANSFER FROM:

SCHOLAR Last Name ; SCHOLAR First Name ; Amount to Transfer

TRANSFER TO:

SCHOLAR Last Name ; SCHOLAR First Name ; Fee to be paid with transfer

Once the registrar receives the email, payment will be applied to the invoice.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you.

PS: if you have not yet paid your suggested annual PTO dues of $20 per family, please consider doing so now.

PTO DUES PAY HERE

 

EXCLUSIVE 30TH EDITION OF YEARBOOK!
ORDER NOW TO GET THE BEST PRICE (even though memories are priceless!)

 Send your Senior Quote, baby picture, and casual picture to gconnelly@heritageacademyaz.com.

These dates will sneak up on you faster than you think. Don’t wait until the last minute. You don’t want to be left out because you missed the deadline!

Order HERE:

ID code: 15116625

Or scan the QR code:

WORLD OF DANCE COMPETITION!

It is time for our annual World of Dance Competition hosted by Dance Company!! Come support this fun event that includes an Improv Jam, an amazing Silent Auction, and a dance competition highlighting Heritage Academy dancers. YOUR VOTE determines the winner! Make sure to come out and support!

Questions? See Ms. May (emay@heritageacademyaz.com)

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS

This is for new, incoming scholars only. Current scholars will complete Re-Enrollment in January.

New families are always welcome, so spread the word!

Already have a SchoolMint account?

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION HERE

New to Heritage Academy?

NEW FAMILIES SUBMIT AN APPLICATION HERE

For new families, it is a two (2) step process1) Fill out the Admissions Form. 2) Complete the application following links sent in an email.

Questions: mesaregistrar@heritageacademyaz.com

CAR SHOW!

BUY TICKETS HERE

OR HERE:

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Questions? See Ms. Rost (robin.rost@heritageacademyaz.com)

Summer Student Volunteer Program at Banner Desert and Banner Children’s at Desert

Volunteering is great way to gain professional experience and helps with college applications. This summer program may work better for many students’ busy schedules.

We are looking for volunteers for our non-profit medical center.  This is a 6-month commitment by volunteering to greet guests, assist in the gift shop, deliver supplies to medical units, and other important services.

Some information about our summer teen program:

  • Summer teen volunteers will serve 8 hours a week, during weekdays from June 1-July 31, 2024
  • Applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they apply
  • Applications are due March 20 and can be submitted online at here

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Carly Ofsthun, Associate Director, Volunteer Services

Banner Desert Medical Center

Banner Children’s  Medical Center

Phone:  480.412.3259

Interested in EVIT? Check out our Paul Revere Campus!

Heritage Academy offers an exceptional campus on EVIT grounds called Paul Revere Academy.  We have established an incredible partnership to allow scholars to enroll in EVIT programs the academic year they turn 16. For most, this means they can begin Career Technical Education (CTE) programs as sophomores (10th grade), and earn more than one technical certificate by graduation! Additionally, EVIT now offers pathways leading to Associate Degrees, providing even greater opportunities for your scholar!

Our location and flexible scheduling create a seamless educational experience where scholars can:

  • Complete core academic classes (ELA, Math, Science, History, and credit recovery)

  • Pursue specialized CTE courses at EVIT

This unique combination offers:

  • Small class sizes for personalized attention.

  • 55-minute focused learning sessions.

  • Sports and extracurricular opportunities.

  • Dual enrollment options for earning college credit at Paul Revere Academy and EVIT.

  • Workforce-ready skills upon graduation.

Scholars still benefit from a Monday–Thursday schedule, with EVIT classes adding a half-day on Fridays.

Discover how Paul Revere Academy can help your scholar achieve academic success and career readiness. Explore more:

For details about EVIT’s extensive technical training programs, visit www.evit.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you and answering your questions. Together, we’re building America’s heroes, one scholar at a time!

Warm Regards,

Stephanie Lund, Principal

Paul Revere Academy

The Puerto Rico Tour

Eligibility:  This tour is open only to our High Schoolers (9-12 grades)

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.

SIGN UP HERE

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

Puerto Rico Tour Flyer Spring 2025

CHOIR TOUR!

The total cost of the trip is $899.00.

Registration and 1st payment of your deposit of $100.00 is due by 8/15/2024.
2nd payment of $150.00 is due by 10/1/2024.
3rd payment of $150.00 is due by 12/1/2024.
4th payment of $250.00 is due by 2/15/2025.
Final payment of $249.00 is due by 3/15/2025.

Sign up HERE:

2025 Los Angeles Choir Tour Information HAM

Dance Company & Ballroom III Tour

Sign up HERE

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

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):

  1. SchoolMessenger app:  Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
  1. schoolmessenger.com: Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
  1. 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.

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.

SIGN UP HERE

Questions:  send an email to heritageacademy.pto@gmail.com

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