Be a Hero

Have you ever found yourself wondering what it means to be a hero? Or daydreaming of being there in the nick of time to save someone from grave danger? What does it really mean to be a hero and who earns that title? One of our 11th grade scholars from the Gateway campus -- we [...]

By |2019-04-11T17:50:25+00:00April 11th, 2019|Blog|Comments Off on Be a Hero

A letter from our Charter President

A Letter from our Charter President + a weekly update: Dear Heritage Families, The start of a new school year brings a wonderful combination of excitement and nervousness. Scholars as well as teachers look forward to making new friends and succeeding in new endeavors. As we start this year, I’m excited to report that [...]

By |2018-08-13T17:33:06+00:00August 13th, 2018|Blog, News|Comments Off on A letter from our Charter President

How to Prepare for Finals

Today's post for Scholar Talk Tuesday was submitted by Noah Sharp, a student at our Gateway campus. I understand your pain. Finals are coming up, and you don’t know what to do to get ready. Here are six easy steps to be prepared: Sleep Yes, believe it or not, sleep is super useful for your [...]

By |2018-02-12T20:18:28+00:00April 24th, 2018|Blog, News|Comments Off on How to Prepare for Finals

Study Skills: 6 Tips for Success

Being a math teacher, I am often asked the question, “How do you study for math?”  My answer is practice. Like snowboarding, skateboarding, or even video games, math will get better with practice. However, there are some other key tips that are important for success. Here are my 6 tips for effective studying: 1.  Review [...]

By |2018-03-26T16:36:21+00:00March 8th, 2018|Blog|Comments Off on Study Skills: 6 Tips for Success

Animals in the Classroom: An experiment in hands-on learning

A few years ago, I conducted a research experiment with two of my 7th grade science classes at Heritage Academy, Mesa. This experiment was part of an online graduate level course called Research in Science given through the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.  After years of teaching science, I noticed how excited students are when [...]

By |2018-02-28T16:25:08+00:00February 22nd, 2018|Blog|Comments Off on Animals in the Classroom: An experiment in hands-on learning

Reader’s Theater. In History Class!

Theater is a fun, interactive way to help students improve their reading fluency and oral speaking skills. It also gives students a chance to work cooperatively in groups and helps build their confidence, especially for reluctant readers. Knowing these benefits, our 8th grade history teacher, Tauni Orton, has incorporated theater into learning history and [...]

By |2018-02-12T23:03:26+00:00February 16th, 2018|Blog|Comments Off on Reader’s Theater. In History Class!

Open Enrollment Time!

Open Enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year is here! Enrollment begins January 1st and closes January 31st, 2018. All interested students must apply by January 31, 2018! Applications received after the Open Enrollment period will not be eligible to enter the Open Enrollment Lottery.  All applications submitted after the deadline will be processed on a first-come, first-served [...]

By |2018-01-09T16:35:25+00:00January 1st, 2018|News|Comments Off on Open Enrollment Time!

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