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.
A NOTE FROM Mrs. Udall:
Welcome back Heroes!
Congratulations to the football team winning the homecoming game! It was also great to see the seniors being honored at half time.
We have a lot of games and meets lined up next week for our scholar athletes. See the schedule HERE ON THE CALENDAR.
Check out the rest of the newsletter for schedule and open enrollment information.
Halloween dress code:
- No masks
- No leggings
- No PJs
- No face-paint or extreme makeup
- No weapons
- Wigs are allowed that suit the costume
- Hats are allowed that suit the costume
As always Dollars for Duds dress standards apply to all costumes. Check with a teacher or administration if you have a question about your costume.
I hope you have a great weekend!
Heidi Udall, Principal
Nov. 1, 2023 to Nov. 15, 2023
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. The 2024-2025 school year option will not be available until NOVEMBER 1st! CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON NOVEMBER 1ST. 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.
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.
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.
- Scholars may pick up a blue schedule change request form found by the front office.
- Forms need to be filled out completely and turned into the front office.
- Ms. Seaman will review the request and will notify scholar if approved. The change will also be visible in PS.
- 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:
- Senior not on track to graduate
- Scholar has a hole/missing class in their schedule
- 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
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).
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.
How to use ECA, ACCOUNT CREDIT, and how to PAY INVOICES flier
Tour Director: Eric Jewell (ejewell@heritageacademyaz.com)
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)
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)
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.
Congratulations to: Sarai Wright, Jocelyn Peterson, Wyatt Pearce, Ethan Mullins, Chloe Estopellan, Jaydon Durfee, Ben Brown and Taylor Black!
Congratulations to: Sarai Wright, Jocelyn Peterson, Wyatt Pearce, Ethan Mullins, Chloe Estopellan, Jaydon Durfee, Ben Brown and Taylor Black!
Congratulations to: Jesus Juarez Gutierrez, Bryce Campbell, Sam Roskelley, Nathan Perkins
Congratulations to: Rex Nicoll, Drew Hamilton, Austin Debolt, Jordan Scott
Congratulations to: Carter Longtin
XC State Championship Meet: October 21st, 2023 We are proud of our Heritage Heroes!
- JH Cross Country Girls- State Championship runner up (2nd place)
- Mady Spilsbury (4nd place medal)
- Kenzington Scott (7th place medal)
- Skylin Adair (8th place medal)
- JH Cross Country Boys- State Championship runner up (2nd place)
- Jeffery Myers (7th place medal)
- Simon Bird (9th place medal)
- Jacob Bleakley (11th place medal)
- Taggard Whetten (12th place medal)
2023 Coach(s) of The Year: Coach Johnson and Coach Freeman
I’m extremely proud to work with such a wonderful group!
Sally Johnson, Coach
JAZZ NITE!
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.
