Academic Enrichment & High Ability Learners
At Herron High School we strive to best serve scholars of all level of need, not least of which are those who have demonstrated high levels of proficiency and/or ability.
Mission Statement
Herron High School is committed to identifying and providing an enriching curriculum for scholars who perform at, or show the potential to perform at, an outstanding level of achievement in the core academic areas of math and language arts. Herron High School will work to establish and maintain programs that both accelerate and enrich learning, so high ability scholars can maximize their academic potential, enhance their leadership and creativity, and develop emotionally and socially in order to be world-class citizens.
Identification
Herron High School believes that these students are found in all socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Herron High School will systematically use identification procedures that assess students’ achievement and ability, and also incorporate teacher/ parent observations and student work when necessary. These specific procedures can be found in our Official Identification Plan:
While formal identification often automatically qualifies a scholar for program opportunities, we believe in an open program policy where any qualified student can participate in the programming we offer at Herron High School.
Program
At the core of the high ability program is AP coursework. Additional opportunities include:
- Honors and Pre-AP coursework
- Select course advancement through Summer Academy
- Independent study
- Credit by examination, including support for CLEP exams
- School sponsored clubs
- Early college course work through dual-credit programs such as IUPUI’s SPAN
Check out the links below for additional resources or opportunities!
Enrichment and Resources
Herron High School often gets information about summer and school year enrichment opportunities. This document is a non-exhaustive list of resources that can help you get started on your search for excellent enrichment opportunities. We hope that it helps you think of possibilities that you had not considered before.
Interested in more information? Contact the High Ability Coordinator, Mr. Austin Hauser at ahauser@herronhighschool.org.
