IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFORMATION
HELPFUL LINKS
When we return to school in January, we will begin the course selection process for the 2025-2026 school year. Below, you will find important dates and details regarding the process. Please stay tuned for more information.
Monday, January 6:
Schedule request process presentation will be shown during Citizenship class and schedule request forms will be handed out to scholars.
Monday & Tuesday, January 13-14:
Junior high scholars will enter their course selections into PowerSchool during their History classes.
Wednesday & Thursday, January 15-16:
High school scholars will enter their course selections into PowerSchool during their History classes. A schedule will be provided.
If you are planning to withdraw for the 2025-2026 school year, please complete THE WITHDRAWAL REQUEST FORM.
NEXT WEEK IS FINALS WEEK
12/16 through 12/19
Parents, make sure your scholars are prepared to stay in school until 12/19. All scholars are required to take their final exams for each class during finals week. There will not be a test make-up after break, so if your scholar misses their final during this week, they will receive a zero.
1. Review your study notes.
Use the night before for simple revision. Don’t look at anything new, review the study notes you have created during your study sessions over the past few days.
2. Revise topics one by one.Work your way through your notes, covering topics one by one to ensure you understand the material. If you don’t, go back and find clarity.
3. Don’t study too late.Late night cram sessions aren’t a very effective way to study. It may seem like you’re making the most of your time by studying until the last minute, but by not giving your brain a chance to rest you’ll have a harder time remembering the information you studied.
4. Eat a good healthy dinner.
Giving your mind the brain power it needs is important if you want to do well on your test. That means eating a good meal the night before.
5. Prepare for the morning.Gather all the materials you’ll need for your test the next day. Make sure you have extra pens, pencils, erasers, and any tools you need (like a ruler or calculator). Pack everything into your backpack THE NIGHT BEFORE.
6. Get some exercise.After spending time reviewing for your test, get some exercise by going outside for a short walk or a bike ride. Getting a little bit of exercise will help reduce any stress you are feeling and recharge your brain.
7. Give your brain a break.Take some time before bed to put away your study notes and relax. Read a book, write in a journal, or talk to your family. PUT DOWN THE ELECTRONICS. This will help you wind down before bed, making it easier to get a good night’s sleep.
8. Get a good sleep.One of the most important things the night before a test is to get a full night’s sleep so your brain can remember what you’ve studied. Make sure you go to bed at a decent time so you can wake up on test day feeling refreshed and well-rested.
9. Set your alarm.Set your alarm so you don’t oversleep the morning of your test. DO NOT BE TARDY. Give yourself some extra time in the morning to eat a healthy breakfast and get ready for the day without feeling rushed.
10. Know that your instructors love you and are rooting for you through each day. You’ve got this!
You’ll find your scholar’s teachers in the front office, all dressed up and ready for Santa!!
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF TEACHER’S FAVORITES
THANK YOU MRS. HUNSAKER and MRS. LOOMIS for the FUN & FESTIVE bulletin board!
12/16 – Mrs. Ford
12/18 – Mrs. Pepper
12/23 – Mr. Creighton & Mrs. Sorenson
12/27 – Ms. Fairbanks
Our 2025-2026 DRAFT Calendar is now available CLICK HERE
DRESS CODE REMINDER
Winter wear, sweatshirts, hoodies, and sweaters must be SOLID
RED, WHITE, or NAVY BLUE. Pictures, logos, or writing are not allowed.
Approved Heritage branded outerwear bears the Heritage Academy logo or says Heritage Academy on it and is red, white, or navy blue.
We had our Winter Sports Pep Assembly on Tuesday and it was FANTASTIC!! Our Winter Sport scholar athletes were introduced for Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball, Corn Hole, and Wrestling! Scholar Council also introduced a new fun game where your team had to get the air mattress down the length of the court and the team to do it first wins! In the class race, our FRESHMEN ended up taking the win! 
THANK YOU to MRS. HUNT and our HS SCHOLAR COUNCIL!
IT WAS A BLAST!!
The Dance Department had the opportunity to represent our school at the Scottsdale Community College Winter Dance Show. These dancers’ performance and the creative choreography by Dexton Bushman was stunning, and we couldn’t be more proud of how they performed as well as represented our school.
This fantastic achievement, showcased these scholars hard work and passion and shined a light on the success of the Heritage Dance Program. Congratulations again to Dexton and his large group of dancers for this well-deserved recognition!
All of the dance classes were busy preparing for their “OUTTA THIS WORLD” Recital. Here are a few pictures from Dress Rehearsal and more to come from the recital in the next newsletter!
Big thank you to Miss Ashley for always supporting and encouraging our Dancers to shoot for the stars!
HERITAGE ACADEMY ATHLETICS
Please send Sports Submissions for the newsletter to thoffman@heritageacademyaz.com. We would love to highlight our scholar athletes!
Specifically, we need additional coaches for volleyball, softball, baseball, soccer, tennis, and track.
The next Sport Booster Meeting will be 1/22 @ 5:00 PM. More details to come!
Sports Boosters are selling Hero Hype shirts for $10. We have adult sizes from small to 3X. Please reach out to Jennifer Skousen (jennskousen@yahoo.com) if you would like one!
LET’S GO HEROES!!!
The JH Fine Arts Retreat registration is happening now! Spaces are filling fast! Use the QR code or website to register today!
This is only open to 7th and 8th Graders.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP FOR THE JH FINE ARTS RETREAT
Once you register, you will receive an invoice through MySchoolBucks.
The price for camp is $275 a scholar (includes transportation, meals, intensive workshop,
extracurricular activities, and lodging at the camp). AZ Tax Credit can be used to pay for this!
Payment Due Dates:
$130 due October 22, 2024**
$145 due December 15, 2024**
**No refunds will be issued.
Dear Heritage Academy families,
We’re going to France in March 2026, and all current 8th through 11 graders are invited! We will be exploring Paris and Southern France, including the French Riviera. This is open to all those that will be enrolled in high school at a Heritage Academy campus in the year 2026. Those enrolled in French language classes are especially encouraged to participate, however it is not a requirement for the experience.
We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://bit.ly/3zgsdNF
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.
In this info session, we’ll talk about:
- How this opportunity will benefit your student
- What we’ll see and do on our trip (itinerary)
- Everything that’s included in this experience
- How your child can earn academic credit
- How we’re keeping this safe and affordable (overall cost)
- How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Thanks,
Joseph Arnold
COLLEGE CORNER
Heritage Academy offers advising to every scholar on campus. Mrs. Bocchinfuso 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 Michele Bocchinfuso, please visit: https://calendly.com/michele-bocc
