IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

  • 2/26 – VARSITY BASEBALL HOME GAME  – vs. Heritage Gateway 4:00PM @ Copper Sky

    2/26 – VARSITY BOYS VOLLEYBALL HOME GAME – Red vs. Blue Intrasquad Game 4:30 PM

  • 2/27 – VARSITY SOFTBALL HOME GAME – vs. SW Leadership 4:00PM @ Pacana

    2/27 – CHOIR SPRING CONCERT – see post for details

  • 2/28 – GIRL’S HS SOCCER HOME GAME– vs Coolidge CS@ 5:00PM

  • 2/29 – DOUGHNUTS AND DUDS – see post for details

    2/29 – VARSITY SOFTBALL – vs. Empower College Prep 4:00PM @ Pacana

    2/29 – VARSITY BOYS VOLLEYBALL – vs. Mission Heights Prep 6:00PM

  • 3/2 – ECONOMICS ENTREPRENEURIAL FAIR– see post for details

  • 3/5 – PTO Meeting

  • 3/11- 3/21 – SPRING BREAK

  • 3/28-3/30 and 4/4-4/6 – SCHOOL MUSICALS – see posts for details

  • 4/3-4/9 – SCHOOLWIDE TESTING WEEK– see posts for details

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.

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SCHOLAR COUNCIL PRESENTS…DOLLARS FOR DUDS

PTO OFFERS $1.00 DOUGHNUTS

THURSDAY, February 29th

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On Dollars for Duds days, scholars are allowed to wear non-uniform clothing (INCLUDING JEANS) that meet Heritage Standards.  $1.00 for shirt and $1.00 for pants/shorts. Wristbands purchased for participation must be worn on your scholar’s wrist throughout the day.  Dollars for Duds is optional, and scholars do not have to participate. Money raised goes to support Scholar Council and the school activities and dances they support.

Heritage Standard means: no sleeveless or midriff shirts; shorts must be 4″ from the middle of the knee and skirts must come to the middle of the knee; no pants or shorts that are ripped, torn or frayed; no leggings; no inappropriate slogans or symbols on the clothing; and NO PAJAMAS.

If a scholar is wearing inappropriate clothing, they will be dress coded and will need to change into uniforms we have on hand in the office.

The PTO will be offering $1 doughnuts until they are gone that Thursday morning!

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ATTENTION PARENTS!!!

EVERY EXISTING SCHOLAR IS REQUIRED TO RE-ENROLL BY March  1st  –  The re-enrollment portal is now available!   CLICK HERE to complete your re-enrollment process.  Directions are available HEREIf you are planning to withdraw for next year, please complete THE WITHDRAWAL REQUEST FORM.

Course-Fees

Course fees for all SECOND SEMESTER classes have been assessed and are now PAST DUE . Scholars with balances will now start to be dropped from all fee-bearing classes and will not be enrolled back in for the remainder of the semester.

As a reminder, our course fees are for the class, not the sport. Even if your scholar is not playing on a competitive team, you are still responsible for paying the course fee as is listed on the course request form completed at registration.

2023-2024 COURSE FEES

MySchoolBucks is our payment system for course fees and to make purchases through the school store.

To create your account go to MySchoolBucks.com and follow these instructions:

  1. Click “Sign Up Free”
  2. Follow the step by step instructions to add our school and your scholars to your account.  Our district is Heritage Academy Inc.  
  3. Click on “School Store” on the top menu bar for a list of options.

  1. If you click on “Store Home” it will take you to where you can purchase items like a parking permit, pay your PTO dues, or rent your choir robes.
  2. If you click on “School Invoices” this is where your current course fees and end of year school balances from last year will be listed.  You will be able to make a payment right through this system!
  3. We only accept online payments.  No cash or checks will be accepted.

COMMON ISSUE:  

No invoices?  You must add your scholars to your account.  Click the profile icon and select “My Students.”  You may also need to add Heritage Academy as a new district if you another school on your account that uses myschoolbucks.

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Click on the poster for tickets!

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Scholar handbook:

Absences Any scholar who misses ten percent (10%) or more of classes (usually five or more per semester) in a given subject may not receive credit for that subject. This applies to all absences unless on school business. An excused absence is an absence due to illness, doctor appointment, bereavement, family emergencies and 9 suspensions not to exceed 10% of the instructional days scheduled for the school year. Heritage Academy must be notified of the absence prior to the absence or when the absence occurs by the parent or legal guardian who has custody of the student. If an absence occurs relating to any other term or condition that is not specifically designated above, the absence shall be counted as unexcused.

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***TENNIS***

Our Heritage Maricopa Tennis Team celebrated seniors Pia Morales, Brooklyn Stoker, and MacKenzie Weyrauch. It was a great night!

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Scholars in the Leadership Class with Master Feiles. Scholars had some team challenges and a little fun game time to apply their knowledge of the essential attributes of memorization, focus, technique, and attitude. Lectures are so boring, anyway…

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Our amazing PTO has shown us some love last week. Teachers and staff had their pick of sweet or salty… like their personalities maybe?!

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Scholars in Mrs. Hilsinger’s Conceptual Science Class built ramps and determine the speed and acceleration of the Hot Wheels cars.

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Mrs. Sims’s Citizenship Class gave a huge thank you to Mrs. Joanne and Ms. Nadine at the front desk.

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This past weekend Master Feiles hosted a regional martial arts tournament at ASU.  Our own, very talented, Cydney Williford sang our national anthem.  Over 400 competitors from AZ, NV and CO joined the event. Congratulations to our scholars, Caleb Adams, Caleb Feiles, Ethan Duncan. and Juli Dillman who competed in the event.

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The stage is getting built by stagecraft and those who volunteer their hours on the weekend.  We are getting excited about our musicals happening in April!

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Dress code reminder:

Winter wear: Heritage branded outerwear can be purchased through a variety of departments on
campus. Approved outerwear bears the Heritage logo and other academic, arts, or athletic icons.

All Heritage sponsored outerwear is acceptable if approved by the campus administration. Otherwise, any solid
red, white, or navy blue sweater, sweatshirt, coat, or jacket is acceptable (the inside may be a different color than
the outside, but the inside must be solid red, white, navy blue, black, gray, or white). This outerwear may not
have any pictures, logos, or any writing on it.

Thank you PTO for setting up this YEAR LONG fundraiser!

Use promo code:  HAM20 at Papajohns.com

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COLLEGE CORNER

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CLICK THE FLYER TO RSVP

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Click HERE to create an account.

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Has your high school scholar created a 4 year plan yet?

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

REMINDERS

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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.

DRESS CODE REMINDERS

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DID YOU ORDER LUNCH? 

New scholars – CLICK HERE to make your MyHotLunchbox account

HERE ARE A FEW REMINDERS:  

  1. Change your scholars grade level under your profile.
  2. Communicate with your scholar if you ordered lunch for them so they know to pick it up.
  3. If a lunch is ordered and not picked up during lunch time, it will be donated.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.  

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR LUNCH!! 
NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED

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NO OUTSIDE FOOD (fast food or delivery) is allowed.  The school does not provide a lunch if your scholar forgets.  REMIND YOUR SCHOLAR TO PACK A LUNCH.