03/26 – PTO meeting 7pm Rm. 242
03/27 – CGCC Spring Choral Festival
03/28 – Dollars 4 Duds
04/01 – 04/04 – AZ Merit and ACT testing (see schedule for start times)
04/11 – Dollars 4 Duds
04/11 – Prom 7pm @ Schnepf Farms
04/16 – PTO meeting @7pm Rm. 242
04/24 & 04/25 – Jr. High Northern AZ Tour
04/25 – Dollars 4 Duds
04/26 – Gateway Talent Show @ 7pm

If you are interested in joining the PTO board for the 2019/2020 school year please plan to attend the meeting scheduled on Tuesday March 26th at 7pm

AZ Merit & ACT Testing Schedules

Junior High Testing Schedule Click Here

High School Testing Schedule Click Here

Independence Study Tour

Heritage Academy – Gateway’s Annual American History Excursion to Williamsburg, Monticello, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Valley Forge, Gettysburg, and much more!

Open to full-time 11^th and 12^th graders only for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Sunday September 29th – Saturday, October 5, 2019 (6 Days, 5 Nights)

First $100 deposit due April 1st *See the attached flier for details Click Here

Announcements

Summer Sports Camp information will be coming out soon.
Spring Game Schedule -You may start checking azcaa.com to check your spring athlete’s game schedule
Check out our updated Academic Eligibility Policy by CLICKING HERE
Now generally accepting coaching applications for the 2019-2020 school year. Any interested persons can send a resume directly to Coach Godfrey: mgodfrey@heritageacademyaz.com

Earn an Associates Degree at Heritage Academy!

Do you want to learn how to maximize your early college credits?
How about ways to save time and money toward your bachelor’s degree?

The Success Coach from Rio Salado College can provide a personalized student support system for information, advice, and encouragement. They can recommend which courses to take, ensure you are taking them in the right order, and answer any questions you have along the way. Appointments are available every other Monday (2:00-4:00 pm) during the months of March and April. Use the link to schedule your appointment. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4fa9a623a5ff2-associates1

College Planning Meetings Parents and scholars, do you have questions regarding College planning? Below is a list of topics that you may want to consider. Schedule your appointment now with our Director of College Relations. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4FA9A623A5FF2-sophomore2

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)

Heritage Academy College Resources is now available on Social Media. Scholars and families that follow will receive information, such as, upcoming events, dual enrollment, scholarship opportunities/deadlines, ACT/SAT testing dates/tips, College and University information, FAFSA, community service opportunities, college/job application tips, 7-12 yearly checklist reminders, and more.

Facebook @HACollegeResources orhttps://www.facebook.com/HACollegeResources/

Instagram @HACollegePrep or https://www.instagram.com/hacollegeprep/

Rio Salado College Admissions

All scholars NEW to Dual Enrollment need to complete the admission process by May 23. Log onto www.rioalado.edu/dual to complete the online registration or attend one of the spring admission sessions. See link to register for an in-person admission session. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4fa9a623a5ff2-riosalado

Financial Assistance for Dual Enrollment

Are you currently taking Dual Enrollment courses or planning to this Fall? The Maricopa Grant Application for Tuition Assistance during the 2019-20 school year is now available. Approved applications will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis (up to 9 credits). Completed applications can be turned in to Mrs. Weiler by May 31st. See website for more details. http://www.riosalado.edu/programs/dual/Pages/Maricopa-Grant-Application.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1XomtTLIwR71NIKOJQxCN23F8KRLaxvRDH7BLlIGFHetoBqoPedRJLYFo

Used Uniforms – PTO is always looking for heritage uniforms that are in good condition to resell to other families. This includes uniform shirts, pants or shorts, jackets or sweatshirts and only approved PE apparel. Please drop off in the office. Thank you in advance.

Stay Connected – Connect with other Heritage Gateway families, ask questions, get information, and stay connected! Request to join our Heritage Academy Gateway closed group on Facebook today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242450109213019/

Co-Presidents: Chris and Marc Anderson

Vice-President: Julie Wright

Secretary: Stephanie Leavitt

Co-Treasurers: Bren and Darin Palmer

Historian: Lisa Dalton

Communications: Rachael Koch

Board Members:

Rick Vincent

Carolyn Whiting

Lucia Norris

Michelle Volk

Libby Francis

Marti Neciosup

Do you know who the Heritage Gateway Title IX Coordinator is?

The School complies with federal and state laws prohibiting unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and age in its programs and activities. Such programs and activities may include, but are not limited to, admissions, recruitment, academic programs, counseling and guidance, discipline classroom assignment, grading, vocational education, recreation, physical education, athletics and employment. The School does not tolerate sex discrimination, harassment or retaliation and will therefore take effective action, including disciplinary action, when appropriate.

Any person that believes they have been discriminated or harassed based on sex can file a complaint under this procedure by contacting the School’s Title IX Coordinator as follows:

Jennifer Whitmire

Human Resource Manager

32 S Center St.

Mesa, Arizona 85210

480-969-5641 ext. 4408

jwhitmire@heritageacademyaz.com

You can find the School’s Title IX Grievance Procedure on our website at: https://hagateway.com/title-ix/