The Pinnacle Periodical
Volume 2, issue 1
August 1, 2025
First Day of School Details
The First Day of School is the only day that parents may park and walk scholars to classrooms
The parking lot will be FULL. You may park in the dirt on the street; however, we want to show courtesy to neighbors by avoiding parking in or blocking driveways.
IMPORTANT! If you are walking your scholar on campus the first day, please plan to drop them at the classroom door and exit the campus. You can also drop off classroom supplies at this time.
There is no back driveline before school on Monday
We have a very special first-day-of-school entrance planned for our scholars. Plan to enter the front driveline along the curb and pull as far forward as possible (do not stop in front of the gates) to let scholars out of cars. We will have staff outside opening doors.
Are you a new parent to Pinnacle?
You are invited to join our PTO in the cafe at 8:15 a.m. for our Boohoo Yahoo breakfast to enjoy donuts and coffee, and meet our PTO and other new parents.
Calling 6th-8th Grade Parents and Scholars
Please plan to join us on Monday, Aug. 4th at 5:00 p.m. for JH orientation. At that time, all of our JH teachers will be present to go over expectations, review the new state-mandated cell phone policy, discuss the block schedule, and answer your questions.
Will You Need After School Supervision?
Hero Club will no longer be available for scholars who need after school care. As an alternative, Pinnacle has two staff members who are willing and prepared to offer Homework Club for any scholars/parents that cannot pick up by 3:45 p.m. At an incredibly low cost of only $350 per semester, your scholar can stay at school until 5:00 p.m. under the supervision of a Pinnacle staff member.
IMPORTANT!!!
We must have a minimum number of scholars enrolled in Homework Club to be able to offer it. For that reason, please contact GEORGI COTO g.coto@heritageacademyaz.com or call the front office at 623-537-3535 ASAP and let us know if you plan to sign up your scholar.
Details
Offered Monday-Thursday (except for half days)
3:45-5:00 p.m.
$350 per semester
(regardless of how many days you use Homework club)
Contact Georgi today!
Driveline Procedures
Morning driveline begins at 7:30 a.m.
Afternoon driveline for Kindergarten-5th grade starts at 3:15 p.m
Afternoon driveline for JH starts at 3:30 p.m.
A.M. drop off
Scholars can be dropped off in the back drive ONLY between 7:30-8:00 a.m. Parents should not drop off in the front drive, parking lot, or through the front office.
Parents should remain in their vehicles during drop off. We have staff available to open car doors and assist scholars. IMPORTANT- do not let scholars out of cars until 7:30 a.m. when staff is present.
At 8:00 a.m. the back drive gate will be locked. At that point, parents must escort scholars through the front office and sign them in as tardy.
P.M. pick up
NOTE- we are using staggered pick up times. Read carefully.
Kindergarten (plus 1st-5th grade siblings)- 3:15 p.m. in the front driveline (see the RED arrows on the map below). Parents should pull ALL THE WAY forward to the fence (do not stop at the gate). **If kindergarten scholars have JH siblings, they will be escorted to the cafe at 3:30 for JH pick up. JH siblings will not be released at 3:15 for pick up.
1st-5th grade- 3:15 p.m. in the back driveline (see the BLACK arrows on the map below). The first vehicles to enter the driveline should pull ALL the way around to the exit (it helps us keep traffic off of the street). Parents should remain in the vehicle at all times. **If 1st-5th grade scholars have JH siblings, they will wait to be picked up until 3:30 when JH is dismissed.
JH (6th-8th grade)- 3:30 p.m. in the back driveline (see the BLACK arrows on the map below). Parents should remain in the vehicle at all times. Kinder-5th grade siblings will be waiting with JH scholars.
IMPORTANT!!
You will be given car tags of a specific color based on the driveline you are expected to use. Car tags should be CLEARLY displayed in the driver window or dash board.
Kinder (including their 1st-5th grade siblings)- yellow car tag
1st-5th (NO kinder or JH siblings)- green car tag
JH (including k-5 siblings)- orange car tag
Avoid arriving before your scheduled pick up time. If you are picking up JH scholars, do not enter the driveline before 3:30, you will be sent around to re-enter the driveline once JH scholars have been dismissed. If you do not have a kindergarten scholar, avoid the front driveline. This is also used by our preschool, Liberty Kids, and should be reserved for kinder and preschool only.
Arriving early (even if you pick up kinder or 1st-5th) is not helpful. If you arrive right at 3:15 or 3:30, you will move through pick-up quickly and avoid traffic jams. Please be aware that we have no control over street traffic. We ask parents to demonstrate the same citizenship and self-governance that we teach our scholars.
Do not cut through the parking lot to bypass waiting in line. It causes frustration for other parents who follow driveline procedures. Preschool parents should plan to exit the parking lot and join the end of the K-8 driveline.
ALL SCHOLARS SHOULD BE PICKED UP FROM SCHOOL BY 3:45 P.M.
Let's Talk About Uniforms
Part of the unique Heritage Academy culture is our school uniform. It helps to maintain the clean, moral, and safe environment that we guarantee our scholars and families. Strict adherence to the uniform policy will be required starting the first day of school. PARENTS!! Our scholars probably grew over the summer, please check skirt/shorts length and shirt sizes to be sure they meet our expectations. See the link below for our approved vendors.
Dress standards
- Only Heritage Academy embroidered polo shirts are permitted.
- Shorts/pants- navy blue or khaki only. NO CARGO SHORTS OR PANTS
- Skirts/shorts length for girls- they should touch the top of the knee when sitting or standing (front and back). Some of our scholars are tall, try items on before purchasing. This will be strictly enforced.
- Leggings are NOT pants and must be solid red, white, or navy with no patterns if worn under a uniform skirt.
- Footwear- Shoes should have a strap around the back for safety. No flip flops, slides, or slippers under any circumstances (including spirit days and Dollars for Duds).
- Boys- hair must be off the collar and ears. All boys must be clean shaven.
- K-5 girls may NOT wear make-up. JH girls may wear MINIMAL make-up but it should appear as if they are wearing nothing.
- All hair color and styles (girls or boys) should be a color that a baby could be born with. Hair styles may not be extreme.
- No scholar may have visible tattoos or facial piercings. Girls ONLY may have one piercing in their ear lobes. Boys may not wear earrings or use clear plastic plugs at school.
***All parents and scholars are required to read the entire parent/scholar handbook and sign an acknowledgement (provided at the Back to School Bash).
Mark Your Calendar
Aug. 4th- first day of school
Aug. 4th- JH All 8 Day
Aug. 4th- Junior High Orientation 5-6 p.m.
Aug. 5th- JH All 8 Day
Aug. 12th- Kona Ice on campus @ lunch
Aug. 13th- Fall Picture Day
Aug. 18th- PTO Meeting @ 3:45 p.m.
Aug. 28th- Dollar for Duds
25-26 Pinnacle Calendar
25-26 Event Calendar
Welcome Long-term Sub Renee Dodeward
Our AMAZING music teacher, Mrs. Nesvig is about to welcome her third child (congrats to Mrs. Nesvig)! We are excited that Mrs. Renee Dodeward will be filling in for Mrs. Nesvig for the eight weeks that she will be on leave. This ends up just being 16 total days for JH scholars who have choir and only eight total days for K-5 scholars because of our A/B schedule.
Our scholars already know and love Mrs. Renee as she has been a campus sub for two years.
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The PTO Corner
President- Valerie Crowner
Vice President- Jennifer Spicer
Treasurer- Maureen Williams
Secretary- Rachel Mutchler
JOIN US for the first PTO Meeting of the Year
Monday, August 18th @ 3:45 p.m.
There are MANY ways to be involved with the PTO and support our school.
Be sure to read their newsletter for information on:
- PTO meeting dates
- Financial support (we have FIVE tiers of financial support). If you have a business, be sure to check out our business levels of support to receive free advertising.
- Dads on Duty- we are looking for dads who are willing to come to campus during lunch and play with scholars.
- Purchase your snack bar PUNCH CARD to make it easier for your scholar to buy snacks on Thursdays.
- Sign up for events like weekly snack bar, Trunk-or-Treat, Winter Festival, and more.
Heritage Academy Pinnacle Information
6754 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
623-537-3535
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.