IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFORMATION
HELPFUL LINKS
Our Mission Statement
Heritage Academy is dedicated to youth, their growth and development. The purpose of education is to build strong character. Strong character is reflected in 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 today’s youth a 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 today’s rising generation gains 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 preserving America’s greatness. Heritage Academy exists to this end.
YES, scholars can dress up for Halloween…
Open Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year begins THIS TUESDAY, November 1st and will run through December 31st!
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 – All current scholars will be reserved a spot for next year and no further re-enrollment action will be required at this time. If you are planning to withdraw for next year, please complete THE WITHDRAWAL REQUEST FORM.
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 2023-2024 school year option will not be available until NOVEMBER 1st! CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON NOVEMBER 1ST. Open Enrollment will run through December 31st and the lottery will run second week of January. Heritage siblings do receive a priority and move to the top of the list.
By way of information, we are currently on a waitlist for all grade levels for the current school year. We plan to offer any available seats that open after winter break.
Join us for our Junior High Musical. Click HERE to purchase tickets!!!
9th & 10th Grade Puerto Rico Tour
Spring Break: March 12th – March 18th, 2023
Click the flyer for more information
COST: $2300.00
Heritage Academy is going to France in 2024!
Information meeting November 1st
Click the flyer for more info!
You’re invited to join us in Paris, Normandy and Brittany.
Get ready to taste crepes, explore Paris, and experience the historic Normandy
beaches 80 years after D-Day landings! (Open to all Heritage high school scholars.)
Your Instagrams and Snapchats won’t even be able to handle it. Remind your family to RSVP
for the virtual information session on November 1 st at 7:00 PM to learn more. Be sure to register
so that we have an accurate count. It is very easy! Click HERE or scan the
code below:
Let’s look forward to this together!
Scholars in Mr. Jimenez’s Art class have done it again! This year our scholars have learned advanced techniques using graphite and oil pastels, and this week he challenged them to create a multimedia piece using both media, and even added the use of a paint pen for the eye highlights! They drew the face of an owl. As always, our creative heroes were up for my challenge, and once again they have impressed us with their results! The following are random pieces from various classes.
Mrs. Andres’ English class completed a one pager project for their novel, The Hobbit. A one pager is a way to visually share key ideas and information from what they have learned. When they create a one pager, they are trying to use both visual symbols and important words to clearly and concisely share their most important takeaways with someone else. They used quotes, words, and images to creatively demonstrate their learning.
Mrs. Sims and the NJHS volunteered at The Gud Ark Animal Sanctuary. Our Heroes were working hard, but had lots of fun with the animals.
HOMECOMING
High school was dancing through the decades!
POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL
Good times had by all. Way to go Team Black Panthers.
That cheer squad though… DYNAMITE!!!
SCHOLARS SHOULD NOT BE SIGNED OUT BETWEEN 2:30-3:30 PM
Need to schedule an appointment for your scholar during school hours? We ask that you try and schedule appointments on Fridays when the scholars are out of school. We know this isn’t always possible due to days and hours of operation, however due to our driveline, we are not able to sign scholars out after 2:30 pm. If you have an appointment for your scholar, we will need you to pick them up before 2:30 pm or wait until school is out to pick up your scholar.
Wrestling Announcements!
Volunteers
Pizza with the Principal 
A few scholars noticed by teachers and staff had lunch with Principal Ellsworth this last week. Not everyone is pictured here. Those noticed were…
Jr. High: Braelyn Bates, Ethan Baugher, Iyana Baca, Elisha Bond, Alivia Bell, and Braden Bauman
High School: Mila Castillo, Micah Figueroa, Alexis Bruntz, Bryan Aguilar, Romina Arteaga, Miguel Cadena, Sidnee Burrow, and Logan Hughes
If you are, or have a scholar with an amazing story, reach out to Mrs. Joanne Taylor at joanne.taylor@heritageacademyaz.com. She would love to spotlight him or her on an upcoming Heroes in Action.
HAVE YOU PURCHASED THE YEARBOOK YET?
Be prepared and try to remember all of the items you will need for class, sports, and extracurriculars each day.
We understand things happen and sometimes items get forgotten. We have had an increase in these forgotten items, so please help remind your scholars to prepare their needed items the night before. SCHOLAR WILL BE CALLED DOWN BETWEEN CLASSES TO PICK UP THE ITEM. WE WILL NOT DELIVER THE ITEMS TO CLASS. Please remind your scholar to pick up the item in the front office.
Applications are now being accepted for the City of Maricopa’s Youth Council. Teens between ages 13-18 are able to apply for this great opportunity! Youth Council members learn about city government, develop leadership skills, and participate in various programs and city events.
If you have any questions, email Rebecca Bennett at rebecca.bennett@maricopa-az.gov.
COLLEGE CORNER
Heritage Academy offers advising to every scholar on campus. Mr. McCambridge will coach them along their college prep path, get them enrolled in college while in high school, and set up for future success!
Parents and scholars….. Do you have questions regarding College or high school planning?
Below is a list of topics that you may want to consider.
- High school course selection
- Early College Program – Dual enrollment, AP & CLEP
- Earning an Associates Degree at Heritage Academy
- ACT/SAT/PSAT (Which test and when?)
- Financial Aid (Scholarships, Grants, Loans & FAFSA)
To schedule your appointment with Mr. McCambridge, please visit https://calendly.com/greg-mcca
REMINDERS
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR LUNCH!!
NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED
COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR SCHOLAR
DID YOU ORDER LUNCH?
HERE ARE A FEW REMINDERS:
- Change your scholars grade level under your profile.
- Communicate with your scholar if you ordered lunch for them so they know to pick it up.
- If a lunch is ordered and not picked up during lunch time, it will be donated.
- If your scholar is absent, cancel the order or contact the front office if you want it saved by 10:00 am, otherwise it will be donated.
- If you want a friend to pick up your lunch, it must be communicated to the front office by 10:00 am so the records can be updated.
DRESS CODE REMINDERS
Khaki pants need to be cream, beige, or khaki in color (according to the chart below). The colors that are crossed out in red are not approved.
