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

  • NOV 2 Art Show

  • NOV 2 And Then They Came for Me Opening Night 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

  • NOV 3 Art Show

  • NOV 3 And Then They Came for Me Opening Night 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

  • NOV 4 Choir: All State Show Choir Auditions 8:00 am – 8:45 am

  • NOV 4 Art Show

  • NOV 4 And Then They Came for Me Opening Night 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

  • NOV 4 And Then They Came for Me Opening Night 7:00 pm – 9:00

  • NOV 6 PianoLand Recital 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Instrumental Music Room

  • NOV 7 Sports Picture Day 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

  • NOV 7 PianoLand Recital 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Instrumental Music Room

  • NOV 8 Sports Picture Day 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

  • NOV 8 PianoLand Recital 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Instrumental Music Room

  • NOV 13 Broadway Bound Auditions 7th-9th Grade 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

  • NOV 14 Broadway Bound Auditions 10th – 12th Grade 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

  • NOV 16 Cans for Duds 

  • NOV 16 Jazz Night (Choral) 

  • NOV 17 Dance Concert MAC 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 

  • NOV 17 Ballroom Showcase @ MAC  8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

A NOTE FROM Mrs. Udall:

Hello Heroes!

We have begun planning for the upcoming school year (2024/25).  If you have a scholar you would like to attend our campus, be sure to submit an application by Nov. 15!  If you have any friends or families who are interested, 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.

We have the play, sports and music.  See all that is going on HERE ON THE CALENDAR.

Check out the rest of the newsletter for schedule and more open enrollment information.

I hope you have a great weekend!

Heidi Udall, Principal

OPEN ENROLLMENT for the 2024-2025 school year:
Nov. 1, 2023 to Nov. 15, 2023

Open Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now open!   CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!

We anticipate a continuation of increased enrollment, with many new families eager for their scholar to benefit from the quality academic environment at Heritage Academy.

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.

Open Enrollment will run through November 15th and the lottery will run in December. Heritage siblings do receive a priority.  Any applications received after the Nov. 15th deadline, will be placed on the waitlist in the order they were received. 

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

SECOND SEMESTER COURSE SCHEDULE INFORMATION

Schedules will be visible Oct. 26 in PowerSchool

Fees due January 18, 2024. Please plan ahead. The fee schedule is attached.

If your scholar’s schedule looks good, no action is needed.

If your scholar’s schedule needs a change follow the process outlined below.

  1. Scholars may pick up a blue schedule change request form found by the front office.
  2. Forms need to be filled out completely and turned into the front office.
  3. Ms. Seaman will review the request and will notify scholar if approved. The change will also be visible in PS.
  4. Scholars and parents should not email Ms. Seaman regarding schedule change requests. Please follow the process.

Schedules will be changed for one of the following three reasons:

  1. Senior not on track to graduate
  2. Scholar has a hole/missing class in their schedule
  3. Scholar was placed in wrong class (example 7th grader in 10th grade class)

SCHEDULE CHANGE DEADLINE: November 9th No changes will be made after the deadline.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Eve Seaman, Vice Principal

2023-2024 Mesa Course Fees

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Spring 2024 Puerto Rico Science and Language Tour

Tour Dates: March 17-23, 2024

At this time, this tour is open to all high school scholars (9th-12th grade)

More information about this tour can be viewed by clicking the link below

Cost: $2,400, unless a scholar is eligible for an academic scholarship (see the Tour Information Sheet above for scholarship details).

SIGN UP HERE

Or, scan the QR code below

After you have signed up for the tour, you will be invoiced.

For more information please contact the Tour Director, Sr. Eric Jewell (ejewell@heritageacademyaz.com)

All payments must be via MySchoolBucks. Do NOT pay invoice directly with ECA funds.

ECA DONATION HERE

How to use ECA, ACCOUNT CREDIT, and how to PAY INVOICES flier

Tour Director:  Eric Jewell (ejewell@heritageacademyaz.com)

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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.

Spanish classes celebrated Dia de los muertos!
We had a cultural lesson, yummy Mexican food provided by our wonderful families and created beautiful papel picado. Renata LuzHoxsie
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JAZZ NITE!

An evening of fun and incredible LIVE JAZZ entertainment presented by the Heritage Jazz Band and Jazz Singers!
Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7pm in the Heritage Auditorium
Tickets are $10 each or you may purchase a whole table of 8 for $72
We encourage all attendees to dress up in their best JAZZIE “Gatsby” attire! Dessert and beverages will be served.
Tickets go on sale Oct. 1.

INTRODUCING the Paul Revere Academy (PRA) 

Heritage is expanding! We are excited to introduce a unique academic experience through the Paul Revere Academy (PRA) – starting in July 2023.  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.