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Herron High School is a public charter school located in downtown Indianapolis, providing a classical liberal arts, college preparatory education. The school's curriculum is structured around an art history timeline and emphasizes the classic art and literature of many cultures. Through an integrated curriculum and classical methodology, Herron High School believes that all students can learn to think logically, express themselves creatively, appreciate aesthetics fully, and approach any subject intelligently.

Ara Pacis Augustae, Rome 13-9 B.C.E
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2010 NUVO Cultural Vision Award Honoree: Herron High School [NUVO link]


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Upcoming Events

Transfer Student Orientation 1:00 pm
When: Mon, Aug 9, 2010

Freshman Orientation 10:00am - 3:00pm
When: Tue, Aug 10, 2010

Parent Orientation Night
When: Thu, Aug 12, 2010 (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)

Opening Day of School - Welcome!
2010/2011 School hours are 9:00am to 4:00 Monday through Thursday, and 10:00am to 4:00pm on Fridays.  
When: Tue, Aug 17, 2010

Faculty/Staff meeting - no 5th period
5th period refers to the after school hour of supervision from 4:00 to 5:00pm. Unless engaged in an extracurricular activity, all students must exit the campus at 5:00pm daily. Every 3rd Thursday has a faculty/staff meeting from 4:15 to 5:00pm. There will be no 5th period on these days.  
When: Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Early Dismissal 1:30pm - Meet the Teacher Night
When: Thu, Sep 2, 2010 (1:30 PM)

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Latest News

Newsletter for June 25, 2010
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Posted: Wed, Jun 30, 2010

Newsweek ranks Herron High School #26 in Nation
Newsweek ranks Herron High School #26 in the nation in their "America's Best High Schools" list. The school was recognized for instilling a culture of rigor in the classroom. According to the report, "Newsweek picks the best high schools in the country based on how hard school staffs work to challenge students with advanced placement college-level courses and tests."   more »
Posted: Thu, Jun 17, 2010

2010 English Department Summer Reading List
Why summer reading? High schools with high academic expectations encourage and promote year-round learning and the reinforcement and strengthening of reading and writing skills by instituting summer reading selections. Assignments are due for all Grade Levels on the first day of class, the week of August 17th, 2010.   more »
Posted: Wed, Jun 2, 2010

May Wright Sewall Memorial Torches Returning
May Wright Sewall Memorial torches to relight their original Herron site - your help is needed. Through the generosity and support of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the bronze torches honoring May Wright Sewall (1844-1920) will return to their original location to illuminate the steps of Herron High School. The torches will "relight" the spirit of this important founding woman in our cityâ??s history.    more »
Posted: Tue, May 4, 2010

Summer Academe Registration form now online
Summer Academe Session 1 begins June 9 through June 25, 8:00am to 2:00pm. Session 2 begins July 21 through August, 6 8:00am to 2:00pm. Summer Honors Academe Dual Credit course runs June 7 through August 3 (Single session) Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am-11:50am, 3.0 GPA required    more »
Posted: Mon, Apr 19, 2010

Revised Herron High School Calendar
Revised (JAN10) Herron High School calendar with exam dates now available:    more »
Posted: Sun, Jan 17, 2010

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