Admissions and Enrollments

Enrollment forms can be gotten by using these links:

Student Enrollment Form - Word Document
Student Enrollment Form - Adobe Acrobat

Enrollment Agreement - Word Document
Enrollment Agreement - Adobe Acrobat

Admission, Enrollment and Re-Enrollment
Admission to American Heritage Academy is on a space and program available basis. An enrollment form must be completed and answers affirmed as true. Every potential student (with parents) will have a pre-enrollment interview with an administrator to understand the philosophy and goals of the school. Assessment/Placement testing is required for class level placement. A contract agreeing to school standards and objectives must be signed. Students who do not perform or adhere to the terms of the enrolling contracts will be removed from the school. Re-enrolling students, then siblings, have first re-enrollment rights. Prospective students are enrolled on a first come basis until class limitations are reached. Students are placed on a waiting list and enrolled on a "lottery" basis. American Heritage Academy does NOT encourage students with behavior problems to apply. Students must re-enroll each year in order to stay at the Academy. Re-enrollment is not automatic. A student is considered "enrolled" when he/she has completed their first full day of attendance.

Pre-enrollment and Expulsion Policy:
American Heritage Academy does not accept students who have been expelled, on legal probation, or who are on "permanent or indefinite suspension" from other schools or school districts within the past eighteen (18) months. After eighteen (18) months, a student may be enrolled at the discretion of the school administration. Students who have been suspended from other schools and school districts may be accepted at American Heritage Academy as each case is individually reviewed by the school administration. (Adopted: November 12, 1995)

American Heritage Academy affirms that the purpose of education is to build personal greatness. As a school of choice, American Heritage Academy strives to maintain a wholesome, safe and uplifting experience for students. Those who choose to participate in detrimental, dangerous or illegal acts in or out of the Academy are not acting in harmony with the mission of the Academy. It is therefore, the policy of American Heritage Academy not to accept the enrollment of students, nor allow the continued enrollment of students who exhibit behavior contrary to the mission of the Academy, including but not limited to: unlawful or illegal acts, such as drugs, tobacco, and alcohol use, stealing, sexual misconduct, etc., as well as classroom disruptions, defiance of school policies or extortion. American Heritage Academy supports the Arizona State policy regarding student sexual abstinence. (ARS 15-716 B (3); 15-342, 27 (a); etc.)*

Students who have excessive absences, generally considered more than 6 absences per semester on a 4-day school week will be considered candidates for indefinite suspension or expulsion from the Academy. There are students who value education and will attend regularly in place of those who do not attend. Students are entitled to their due process rights, which include the right to hear the allegations, to respond and tell their side of the story. *(Revised 10-2000)

Parent Visitors and Volunteers:
Parents are expected to participate in the education of their students. (See Enrollment Agreement). We welcome adult visitors, encouraging parents to visit the Academy and take a positive, active role in the education of their children. Arrangements to visit a classroom may be made by contacting the teacher to set up convenient times. All visitors are required to sign in at the office upon entering the campus. We encourage parents to leave small children at home since they often create distractions. We also ask that parents avoid conferences with the teacher during the visit, so that the teacher may conduct class as usual.

American Heritage Academy encourages volunteer participation. The varied talents and expertise of parent and community members greatly enhance the education process. Areas where volunteers may be of help are:

Immunizations:
All students entering the Academy must present a Certificate of Immunization form , as required by State Law, or a statement of exception as follows: 1) A physicians certification that one or more of the immunizations will endanger the student's life or, 2) a signed statement from the parent that immunizations are contrary to their religious or personal beliefs. Although the law allows exemptions, the County Health Department may tell us to exclude your child from school if there is an outbreak of any disease.

Drug Alcohol Tobacco Free Campus Policy
American Heritage Academy is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free campus. This policy includes American Heritage Academy events sponsored off campus. The use, possession, or distribution of these substances, on or off campus, in any Academy sponsored or supported activity will lead to immediate expulsion and possible legal action. An expelled student may exercise his or her due process appeal to the Board. Students, Faculty or Staff who use, provide or distribute illegal substances, including but not limited to: illegal drugs (including marijuana or drug paraphernalia), "look alike drugs", steroids, ADHD medication, alcohol or tobacco products, are subject to immediate termination and probable arrest with the institution pressing charges against such employee or student.

Statement of Intent - Nondiscrimination Policy
American Heritage Academy affirms its intent to comply with all Federal and State laws relating the the prevention of discrimination based upon race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex or disability. This compliance to include, but not be limited to, the regulation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, issued by the United States department of Health, Education and Welfare which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities which receive Federal funds, extending to employment in an admission to such programs and activities; and will comply with the Education of all Handicapped Children Act, Public Law #94-142, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended periodically. It is the intent of American Heritage Academy to comply with regulations pertaining to the Individuals with Disabilities and Education Act (I.D.E.A.) as revised in 1997 NOTE: In general, American Heritage Academy does not accept any Federal Entitlement programs or funds.