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Herron High School Earns AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
The College Board, which oversees Advanced Placement programs, has awarded Herron High School the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for increasing our female scholars’ access to AP Computer Science.
Herron High School Receives the National Blue Ribbon School Award, Named an “Exemplary High Performing School” National Blue Ribbon School by USDOE
We are honored to announce that Herron High School has been awarded the National Blue Ribbon School Award as an Exemplary High Performing School.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Herron High School as #1 Public High School in Indianapolis Metro Area
The College Board, which oversees Advanced Placement programs, has awarded Herron High School the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for increasing our female scholars’ access to AP Computer Science.
Why Latin?
In essence, the four-year Latin sequence at Herron High School serves as an intensive course in logic and logical processes, thereby creating a graduate who is much stronger in critical thinking and the ability for tackling more complex questions posed in a college classroom. In recent years the Roman and Greek culture taught in the Latin classrooms has evolved. We must prepare today’s students for their place on an increasingly global stage.
How a Classical Education Lends itself to Connection
As a classical, liberal arts and sciences high school, we engage students in dialogue that allows them to grow as thinkers and problem solvers. Together, we learn what it means to be curious and creative.
Students' Open Letters During Coronavirus
Ms. Laura Speicher gave her composition students an assignment to write an "Open Letter" to a recipient of their choice about their experience with this public health crisis.
A Homecoming for Herron Classical Schools Alumni
Year after year Herron graduates return to a homecoming game, a fundraiser, or simply to visit a former teacher. Several alumni show up every day. Not as visitors, but as Herron Classical Schools employees.
Liberal Arts for the Math and Science Student
When it comes to a liberal arts curriculum, people tend to think of humanities and soft sciences. But what about those students who wish to study engineering?
Education in the Time of Coronavirus
Times are changing rapidly. By the time we refresh our browsers, there will no doubt be updates and new mandates regarding COVID-19. At Herron and Riverside High Schools, we understand that these rapid changes, and the sudden school closures, have brought on some fear and anxiety. This is one reason we acted quickly and organized e-learning for our students. We know that our students will benefit from structure and continued learning throughout this uncertain time.
Students Share what they Appreciate about Herron High School
Students at Herron have many reasons why they appreciate their education. Here are a few of them.