Spanish Class (Level 1) performs restaurant skits
Last week some of our scholars in Spanish 1 performed a restaurant skit to practice their conversational skills they are learning. Way to go muchachos! (video coming soon)
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
