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 from Spring Break! Just a reminder that testing week is coming up. We will be administrating the state mandated tests the week of April 8-April 11. The state dictates the schedule and we do not have the option of moving the dates, so please plan on having your scholars attend school this week.
Please see the attached schedule to determine days and times your scholars should attend school that week.
Classes begin each day at 12:15 after testing sessions each morning.
No scholars should be on campus Thursday, April 11 until noon. There will be no lunch service that day.
A few commonly asked questions:
- Do Seniors need to test? No, seniors do not test. Classes begin at 12:15 each day for seniors.
- What if my scholar attends EVIT? All EVIT scholars are required to test at Heritage during testing week. Please notify EVIT and inform them of your scholar’s absence for testing that week. Again, check the testing schedule to determine the days your scholar needs to be excused.
- Will lunch be served during testing week? The PTO will have $1 lunch grab bags on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. No PTO lunch options are available on Thursday. MyHotLunchbox will not be delivering lunch during testing week.
- Will there be a makeup day if my scholar misses testing? No. There will not be make up days.
- What about the solar eclipse happening on April 8? Testing ends on Monday around 11:30 a.m. Science teachers will have eclipse glasses available for scholars in the courtyard immediately following testing.
We appreciate your support and hope this information is helpful.
Spring Sports are in full swing so be sure to check out all games going on this week here: Events Calendar.
Heidi Udall, Principal
Spring 2024 testing schedule FINAL
PS: Don’t forget to nominate a teacher for the Earl Taylor Award! Nominations due by April 11, 2024, at 4 pm
HERITAGE FALL 2024 INDEPENDENCE TOUR!
Juniors & Seniors don’t miss out on the 25th Biennial American History tour! See Williamsburg, Washington DC and Philadelphia.
Oct. 6 – 12 2024
COST: $2,300 ($1,725 if on scholarship) NOTE: first payment of $800 due by April 19th. Invoices will be sent after scholar sign up information has been verified.
Don’t forget you can use ECA donations from friends and families to help with the cost. HOW TO DONATE ECA FUNDS HERE!
The Earl Taylor Award Nominations
Do you know a special teacher or staff member who demonstrates a contagious enthusiasm for teaching and learning? Or who regularly inspires all scholars to take on new challenges and to recognize and reach their full potential? A teacher or staff member who thinks outside the box and advances new approaches to teaching and learning?
Heritage Academy Mesa Parent Teacher Organization is presenting the Earl Taylor, Jr. Legacy Award to reward and recognize excellence at Heritage Academy Mesa campus. This year’s winner will be awarded a nameplate to be placed on the Earl Taylor Jr. Legacy Award plaque, an individual certificate, and be recognized at Heritage Academy Mesa campus’ last assembly of the year.
Award Criteria
1) Be a member of Heritage Academy Mesa campus facility/staff for two or more years at the beginning of the school year.
2) Show the ability to inspire scholars through innovation, effective teaching methods, and/or engaging approaches.
3) Have a record of serving as a mentor to scholars through the teacher or staff member’s participation in campus clubs and/or pursuing academic distinctions.
4) The teacher or staff member’s participation reflects above and beyond the defined boundaries of the assigned duties and responsibilities. Instilling a love of our country and the Founding Fathers to all in their sphere of influence.
Who Can Nominate
Parents, Scholars or Faculty can nominate a teacher or staff member
How to Nominate (send letters to Ms. Udall or Ms. Seaman via email; mail to 32 S. Center Mesa AZ 85210; drop off in a sealed envelope at the front desk)
Write a nomination letter describing the teacher or staff member that you wish to nominate and how you feel that the teacher or staff member meets or exceeds the criteria above. Please provide specific examples. Letters should be no more than 600 words. Please also write your name; whether you are a faculty member, parent or scholar, and grade level(s) of the scholar.
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.
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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.
APPLICATION & MERIT TUITION DEADLINE MAY 1, 2024
Students applying to Arizona for fall 2024 will be automatically considered for the Wildcat Tuition Award. Merit scholarships are awarded based on the student’s core, unweighted high school GPA through the sixth semester.
Students must complete their fall 2024 admission application by May 1, 2024 to be considered for these awards. This is the final deadline for merit scholarships and will not be extended.
PLACEMENTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Placements are officially open! All incoming students are required to complete placements in Math, Second Language, and Writing. Placements help us ensure that students are enrolled in the best courses as they begin their academic journey. We encourage students to complete all placements at least two weeks prior to Orientation. Students can complete their placements and see more detailed information about each subject area in their Next Steps Center.
UNDERSTANDING COSTS & FINANCIAL AID
Students and their families are invited to join our financial aid experts for an upcoming virtual workshop. Students will learn more about aid opportunities and their options for funding their Arizona education. Additional information and registration is available at bit.ly/BearDownWiseUp24.
Students can use our Net Price Calculator to help estimate their potential costs and aid. This is a fantastic tool as students await their financial aid offers – expected later this spring.
The Net Price Calculator is just one of the tools available to assist your students as they understand the cost of attendance. Financial aid offers will provide additional information about a student’s estimated cost of attendance. For students who have submitted their FAFSA, we anticipate that financial aid offers will be available in early to mid-April.
We know that paying for college can create a lot of questions for students. Arizona’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) has a variety of resources and events designed to support students in navigating financial wellness. Students can find videos about Scholarship Universe and recordings of previous workshops. OSFA also has a variety of upcoming events, like Bear Down & Wise Up and FAFSA Filing Workshops (in English & Spanish). And don’t forget to check out the 2024-2025 FAFSA Updates webpage for up to date information and FAFSA FAQs.
2024/2025 NET PRICE CALCULATOR
Students can use our Net Price Calculator to help estimate their potential costs and aid. This is a fantastic tool as students await their financial aid offers – expected later this spring.
The Net Price Calculator is just one of the tools available to assist your students as they understand the cost of attendance. Financial aid offers will provide additional information about a student’s estimated cost of attendance. For students who have submitted their FAFSA, we anticipate that financial aid offers will be available in early to mid-April.
FAFSA INFORMATION!
Welcome to 2024! With the new year comes lots of developments in the world of college funding and planning. The FAFSA Simplification Act totally revamped the process of applying and qualifying for federal student aid. Simplification may not be an appropriate term; but what’s most important is that the form is now live on the FAFSA website. If you have a college bound student for the upcoming school year, you can (and should) access that form here. You can also utilize our new free Student Aid Index (previously known as the Expected Family Contribution) calculator on our website through this link.
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
