EVIT and Heritage Academy launch innovative high school to support foster youth

The East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) and Heritage Academy brought together over 60 (state and local) leaders supporting foster youth in November to kickoff an innovative new school with the goal to improve school outcomes. Foster youth have the lowest rates of high school graduation in the state of Arizona, and studies show that [...]

By |2023-01-31T01:11:48+00:00January 31st, 2023|announcement, Blog, News|Comments Off on EVIT and Heritage Academy launch innovative high school to support foster youth

Making of America seminar 2/25/22

This year’s spring Making of America Seminar will be held at the Heritage Academy Gateway campus on February 25th, 2022. Heritage hosts this seminar twice a year, typically in the Spring and Fall. This seminar will be taught by Earl Taylor. RSVP by filling out the form on the page linked below: MOA Seminar Information [...]

By |2022-02-17T04:13:18+00:00February 17th, 2022|announcement, Blog|Comments Off on Making of America seminar 2/25/22

Teaching about the Day of the Dead

By Cathy Creno Spanish 2 and 3 teacher at Heritage Academy Laveen  If you weren’t aware before 2017 that El dia de los muertos --  Day of the Dead -- is celebrated every November by much of the Spanish-speaking world, Disney’s Coco likely changed that. The colorful, adorable film is about a boy named Miguel’s [...]

By |2021-10-26T18:38:33+00:00October 26th, 2021|Blog|Comments Off on Teaching about the Day of the Dead

Press Release: Diplomas and Degrees

CONTACT:  Kathleen Lopez, Principal Heritage Academy Gateway Campus klopez@heritageacademyaz.com Diplomas and Degrees 32 of 84 seniors at Heritage Academy Gateway plan to graduate with an Associate Degree this spring by the time they earn their high school diploma. Queen Creek, AZ - April 19, 2021 - Nearly half of Heritage Academy’s graduating seniors will soon [...]

By |2021-10-26T18:32:07+00:00April 27th, 2021|Blog|Comments Off on Press Release: Diplomas and Degrees

Milking a Rattlesnake for Research

Our Science Teacher and resident Herpetologist at the Mesa Campus, Mr. Cale Morris, was so popular with his snake videos on TikTok that Buzzfeed did a feature on his work. Check it out! https://youtu.be/d15xsTi5Ei0

By |2021-01-11T16:24:42+00:00January 11th, 2021|Blog|Comments Off on Milking a Rattlesnake for Research

A Message about Citizenship

Dear Hero Families, Our mission statement begins, "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." Citizenship class at Heritage could be one of our most important classes. It's part of our [...]

By |2020-04-01T16:47:50+00:00March 28th, 2020|announcement, Blog, News|Comments Off on A Message about Citizenship

CLEP Exam: How to Get College Credit & Graduate Faster

CLEP Exam Offerings: CLEP, which may sound more like a Strep test than a college credit test, actually stands for College Level Examination Program. The CLEP "is a group of standardized tests created and administered by the College Board.[1] These tests assess college-level knowledge in thirty-six subject areas and provide a mechanism for earning [...]

By |2019-11-14T15:55:06+00:00November 6th, 2019|Blog|Comments Off on CLEP Exam: How to Get College Credit & Graduate Faster

Why take the PSAT?

What is the PSAT? The PSAT test  is a two-hour timed test given once a year in October. Many of our own students will take the PSAT to prepare them for the SAT test they take during their senior year.  The PSAT Test is also used as part of the criteria for college admissions and [...]

By |2019-10-29T20:54:02+00:00October 29th, 2019|Blog|Comments Off on Why take the PSAT?

New Campus in Maricopa!

Heritage Academy opened their 4th campus this 2019-2020 school year in the town of Maricopa! Construction was behind schedule due to labor shortages in Arizona, but we are scheduled to move in shortly! We have been holding classes off-site nearby and things are going great but we are looking forward to being in our new [...]

By |2019-10-21T18:43:08+00:00October 21st, 2019|Blog, News|Comments Off on New Campus in Maricopa!

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