IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
2/21 – 2/22 – NO SCHOOL – President’s Day
2/24 – DOLLARS FOR DUDS – (See Post for Details)
2/25 – MAKING OF AMERICA SEMINAR – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm @ Gateway Campus (See Post for Details)
3/3 – 3/5 – MURDER MYSTERY – Jungle Cruise of Doom (See Post for Details)
3-14 – 3/24 – SPRING BREAK – (NO SCHOOL)
4/4 – 4/7 – STATE TESTING – (More Details Coming Soon)
4/29 – PROM – 11th & 12th Graders 7:00-10:00 PM (See Post for Details)
IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFORMATION
ADDRESS: 41000 W Heroes Way Maricopa, AZ 85138
SCHOOL HOURS: Monday – Thursday 7:50 am – 3:40 pm
PHONE: 520-367-3800
FAX: 520-367-3801
FACEBOOK: @HeritageAcademyMaricopa
INSTAGRAM: maricopaheroes
WEBSITE: http://hamaricopa.com/
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.
SCHOLAR COUNCIL PRESENTS…
DOLLARS FOR DUDS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24th
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 cargo pants or shorts; no pants or shorts that are ripped or torn; 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.
We got a new beautiful monument sign/marquee at our entrance this week! We are excited to be able to share announcements! Keep an eye out for future info!
Mrs. Sims’ 7th grade science classes used graham crackers, frosting, rice krispy treats, and chocolate chips to represent the oceanic and continental crusts of the earth converging, diverging, and transforming.
Twice a month, the City of Maricopa sponsors fun music and games for the scholars during lunch. The scholars absolutely love it!
Mrs. Wilson’s 6th grade science classes participated in an escape room this week and worked on their critical thinking skills.
Heroes Athletics Sports Update
This marked our last week of H.S. winter sports. Coming up for spring is High School Boys Volleyball, Boys’ Baseball, Girls Softball and Girls Soccer. J.H will start its spring season when we return from spring break.
Congratulations to our Seniors for their great seasons!! Trey Hoffman and Armond Stone for Boys Varsity Basketball; Jasmine Romero, Elise Tilbury, and Jamara Ruffin for Girls Varsity Basketball; Caleb Weyrauch and Bryson Patenge for Varsity Wrestling.
Junior High Flag Football is now 8-1 for the season. This week they played Academy Del Sol 46-0 and Leading-Edge Academy 45-6. Nice work gentlemen! Big plays this week by Brennan Doscher throwing 3 TD passes. Jonathan Uribe with a 45-yard running TD and a passing TD. Jackson Dum had a 35-yard catch/run for a TD, and Noah Lewis with 4 passing TD. These boys are on fire!
J.V. Boys Basketball won against PS Academy 56-27. They played a fantastic game. Coaches and parents from both sides commended them on their sportsmanship and overall representation of Heritage Academy!
Tennis played awesome at their meet against BASIS Ahwatukee. These ladies continue to grow with each match and make Coach Amber Robinson extremely proud.
Varsity Basketball fought hard and stayed together throughout their playoff game but ultimately fell to the AZ Compass Dragons 54-59. Great job gentlemen. Special thanks to Coach Rowan for his dedication and leadership.
Varsity Girls Basketball grabbed their playoff win against Glenview College Prep 49-27. Last year was our first year for Varsity Girls Basketball and we missed the playoffs by one game. This year we hosted a first round playoff game and brought home a big win. Great job ladies, congratulations Coach Comerford!
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS…
Please send the following to Ms. Turik to be used in the yearbook by MARCH 7th:
- Baby Picture
- Senior Quote
- Formal Senior Picture
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! Applications are DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 4th! If you have any questions, email Terri Cross at terri.cross@maricopa-az.gov.
THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR IS HERE!!!
Please note that the dates are subject to change prior to board approval in June 2022.
2022-2023 ENROLLMENT UPDATE
We are currently on a waitlist for all grade levels for the 2022-2023 school year!
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. CLICK HERE TO ENROLL.
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.
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR LUNCH!!
NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED
We have a large number of forgotten lunches that are being dropped off at campus. Please limit this as much as possible and remind your scholars before they leave the house, to grab their lunch. NO OUTSIDE FOOD (fast food or delivery) is allowed. The school does not provide a lunch if your scholar forgets.
DID YOU ORDER LUNCH?
HERE ARE A FEW REMINDERS:
- 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.
IN ORDER TO EXCUSE AN ABSENCE, YOU MUST CALL BEFORE 10:00 AM THE SAME DAY OF THE ABSENCE.
EXCUSED ABSENCE: An excused absence is an absence due to illness, doctor appointment, bereavement, or family emergencies.
2020-2021 AZ Merit Test Scores are Here!
(6th, 7th, 8th, and 10th Graders Only) The 2020-2021 AZ Merit test scores are available for pick up at the front desk. A copy has also been placed in your scholar’s file.
Need a Replacement Scholar ID???
If your scholar has lost their ID, you may go to MySchoolBucks to purchase a new one. They are $5 and will take 1-2 weeks to be printed and delivered.
COLLEGE CORNER
COLLEGE RELATIONS MANAGER
Greg McCambridge
greg.mcca@heritageacademyaz.comAppointments:
https://calendly.com/greg-mccaCollege Resources available now on Social Media:
Facebook Instagram
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
Plan to leave home sooner in the morning to get your scholars to school on time. The closer you arrive to the start of school, the more traffic there will be. Scholars can be dropped off as early as 7:20. We do have a strict tardy policy and know that traffic can slow down starting at 7:40. Please plan accordingly.
All appointments including dentist, doctor, orthodontist, etc. should be scheduled on Fridays or after school. Fridays are the perfect day since we have it off and your scholar(s) will not miss class time.
PHOTO ID REQUIRED
TO SIGN-OUT YOUR SCHOLAR
If you need to sign-out your scholar, you will be required to show your ID and we will make a copy of it for our records.
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If scholars are not feeling well, please keep them home. Please do a daily check before sending them to school.
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Scholars who are sick (not with Covid) may return back to school when they have been symptom free for 24 hours.
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If scholars test positive for Covid, they should quarantine for 10 days.
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If scholars are exposed to Covid and remain symptom free, they may attend school. In the case of exposure from an immediate family member, we ask scholars to quarantine for 10 days.
DID YOU ORDER LUNCH?
HERE ARE A FEW REMINDERS:
- 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.
LOOKING FOR PHOTOS
Please send any pictures taken at sporting events, performances, or happenings involving Heritage scholars to the yearbook email!!!
maricopa-yearbook@heritageacademyaz.com
