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Herron High School

Herron High School. Indianapolis, Indiana. Herron in the News. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAyA6RNQhlU. A Quick Survey. How many of you attended Public high school? How many of you went to private high school? Any other types? Was your school in an urban setting or rural setting?

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Herron High School

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  1. Herron High School Indianapolis, Indiana

  2. Herron in the News • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAyA6RNQhlU

  3. A Quick Survey • How many of you attended Public high school? • How many of you went to private high school? • Any other types? • Was your school in an urban setting or rural setting? • How diverse do you think your school was? • How many people were in your graduating class? • How many AP classes were offered at your school? • Did you wear a uniform?

  4. Basic facts • Tuition free charter school • Locatedin An urban setting • Demographics: 48% white, 39% black, 7% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, 2% other • Entire Enrollment: 641 • 24 AP classes offered • Strict uniforms • Wide variety of sports

  5. More Background Information • Grading system- A,B,C, NG (no grading), I (incomplete) • NG- remediation, keep taking class till passed • Scheduling- 9-4 Monday- Thursday, 10-4 Friday • 4 classes a day, 80 minutes (Monday-Thursday) • 8 classes, 34 minutes (Friday)

  6. Curriculum • “Herron High School is founded on the belief that a classical, liberal arts education, where students are steeped in great historical thought and invention, is the best preparation for a future life of leadership and service.” • Based on an Art History timeline • Arts are highly stressed (AP Music classes)

  7. Support Services • Advisory periods • Study periods • Outside Technology Devices can be brought in to assist with Classes

  8. In the News • Placed in the top 5 percent of schools nationwide in rankings by Newsweek, U.S. News and the Washington Post. • Weekly newsletters • http://www.herronhighschool.org/2013/09/22/2604/ • http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/indiana/districts/herron-charter/herron-high-school-7112

  9. Things to know before visiting • High levels of student achievement • Strict rules- clear backpacks, uniforms • No late work accepted • Take benchmark exams

  10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml2t-kWTuuM

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