Herron Classical Schools

We are thrilled to introduce our new Herron Classical Schools faculty and staff as we gear up for an exciting new year! From familiar faces taking on new roles to fresh talent, these educators, counselors, and staff members are fantastic additions to our team. Counting down the days until our scholars get to meet them in just ONE week! 🎉

Argonauts Alivia Bond and Azriel Hargro both presented at the Indiana CTSI Summer Research Program Poster Symposium this week and were accepted into Project SEED. The SEED program provides summer experience for students from all backgrounds who want to explore a career in any of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. These high school students commit to 8 weeks of scientific research for the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. Way to go Alivia and Azriel! 👏

🇯🇵🔬 ⚛️ Reflecting on an incredible STEM trip to Japan! Our high school scholars not only delved into Japan's technology and innovation but also immersed themselves in the rich tapestry of Japanese culture. By experiencing new perspectives and embracing a new culture, they gained a holistic education that goes beyond textbooks. Here's to the power of blending science and global exploration in shaping well-rounded, future-ready leaders!

🇿🇦 The adventure of a lifetime! Our high schoolers immersed themselves in South Africa's vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and diverse wildlife. 🦒🐘 While this country's spotted and striped inhabitants are beautiful, it's the social, political, and cultural lessons of South Africa that our scholars will carry with them forever.

Please join us in celebrating and welcoming Ms. Brela Akers to the Herron-Riverside High School family! As a college preparatory, classical liberal arts and sciences high school, our mission is to prepare students to be well-rounded citizens for the 21st century. Important to that mission is ensuring students have access to high-quality tools to prepare them for college and beyond. This year, we are excited to announce the launch of a robust College and Careers coaching program in partnership with Christel House International, an education non-profit. Through this partnership, students will have access to our very own college and career coach - Ms. Akers! Ms. Akers joins the Herron-Riverside family with years of experience supporting scholars in the city to achieve their goals in college and beyond. When reflecting about the new role, she shares, "I'm very excited to work alongside students and families to understand their future." As a part of her role, Ms. Akers will be responsible for connecting students to different college and career pathways. This ranges from traditional college visits to 21st century industry tours and job shadowing opportunities. What's more, students will layer in important life skills through college and career modules during Advisory. A sample of these modules include: ⭐ Financial literacy ⭐ Transitions to post-secondary education ⭐ Mentorships ⭐ Confidence building ⭐ Employability soft / hard skills And perhaps the best part of this partnership is that Ms. Akers and her team of college and career colleagues will stay in touch and lead programming with our students even after they graduate to help navigate life after high school. Herron-Riverside alumni will continue to be supported by this unique coaching program!

🇬🇧🍀 From breathtaking landscapes to rich culture, our high schoolers had a BLAST exploring Ireland and England this summer with Mrs. Beachum!

💙 Celebrating the generosity of our community partners! 💙 A big thank you to the Penrod Society for their grant award in support of our Design Week camp at HRHS. They have given to our network consistently over the years in support of our arts initiatives, and we're so grateful for their support of Herron Classical Schools! The Penrod Society, (sponsor of the annual Penrod Arts Fair) "focuses on the cultivation, encouragement and development of public interest in and support of those arts, cultural and educational institutions located in and around Marion County, Indiana, its surrounding counties and the Indiana area in general." Thank you for your support!

Our Herron Classical Schools teachers don't just clock out in June! HCS teachers Mr. Bear and Ms. Scroggins spent a week of their summers grading AP exams. Mr. Bear spent the week in Kansas City reading AP Pre-Calculus exams alongside hundreds of other educators, and Ms. Scroggins read for the AP English Literature exam in Salt Lake City. Millions of students across the country take AP exams each year (including MANY of our own scholars at HCS!) and it takes work from dedicated educators like Ms. Scroggins and Mr. Bear to help grade these exams over the summer. Herron Classical Schools teachers: High-level. Highly Qualified. Endlessly Dedicated.

Making college dreams a reality! 🎓 We are SO pleased to announce that Herron and Herron-Riverside High Schools have been added to the Indiana University Indianapolis seamless admissions program! The expansion builds off a groundbreaking pilot initiative that grants automatic admission to IPS seniors with a grade point average of at least 3.0. “Herron Classical Schools has been providing a free college-prep education to central Indiana students for almost two decades; here at Herron-Riverside High School, many of our graduates are the first person in their family to attend college,” said Emanuel Harper, Head of School at Herron-Riverside High School, part of the Herron Classical Schools network. “The Indiana University Indianapolis seamless admission program is a real benefit to our scholars and their families navigating the admissions process. We’re excited about the opportunities our students will have now that the program has been expanded to include Innovation Network high schools.” Read more at the link below! https://lnkd.in/ekikpB4u

🎓 Breaking barriers in Indianapolis education! 🏫 Explore the remarkable achievements of the city's charter sector, where belief in every child's potential drives remarkable success. Herron Classical Schools stands out for its commitment to equity through a focus on academic excellence, data-driven instruction, holistic support, and fostering a culture of scholarship. From surpassing averages to earning dual-credit, these schools are changing the game! 💡 Read the secrets to success here: https://lnkd.in/ewSbbTPK #BelieveInPotential #EquitableEducation