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HERRON HIGH SCHOOL
The Indianapolis Classical High School
Newsletter for September 26, 2015
Celebrating 10 Years
of Excellence!
Dear Students, Parents/Guardians, and Friends of Herron High School,
I hope that you and your family are having a safe and restful weekend.
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Finding a Great
College
Junior Parent
College Night:
October 8
While my purpose in writing this letter is to help your student and your family with decisions
surrounding choosing a college, I feel I would be less than honest if I didn’t talk about Friday
night’s violence. One of the young men who was killed is the brother of one of our former
students. It isn’t my place to give out names, but the violence that we read about each weekend
hit relatively close to home last night. As we as a Herron High School community work together,
I hope that we keep inspiring our young people and the greater Indianapolis community to curtail
and ultimately end this violence that is tearing apart neighborhoods and families.
Deep Breath!
Parent Roundtable
October 13
From the moment our students arrive on our campus up until the day they walk across that our
graduation stage, getting into college with scholarship dollars is the goal. Our curriculum is built
around college preparedness. Our teachers, college advisors, and administration remind
students every day that if they will just do their part to keep up their grades, their futures will be
bright.
Upcoming College
Admission Reps at
Herron HS
Still, there are many anxieties that come with choosing a college. First of all, the remaining
words in this newsletter are primarily my opinion. There is not an absolute formula or philosophy
about finding the right college, but here are my thoughts.
Benchmark Exams
October 8-13
New Spirit Wear
available now in the
bookstore
The Odyssey
October 2-4
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@HerronHighIndy
When my own children were choosing a college, we did not have unlimited funds. Our family
goal was for our children to leave their undergraduate education debt free. I still believe that this
is a great way to start thinking about a college choice. While our economy is coming out of a
recession, college graduates are still struggling to find jobs in their chosen areas of study.
Many of our students at Herron High School graduate with anywhere from nine to thirty two
college credits. They earned these by taking a few of our dual-credit options and taking full
advantage of our Advanced Placement courses. These high school opportunities allow our
families to save a lot of money, and they send a strong message to colleges that our students
are ready for college-level work. These courses are rigorous and take commitment and
perseverance from our students as well as a strong commitment from their families.
Too many students in Indiana and throughout our country graduate college with crippling debt.
Their ability to pay rent, purchase a car, start a family, or take the low-paying job that might lead
to their dream job are all inhibited by student loans.
Planned carefully, a great college education can be affordable, especially with an academic
record of achievement that earns those important scholarship dollars. I encourage families and
students to work together to research to find the best fit for college. This site, Finding Your
College Fit, is a great starting point.
Herron High School
110 E. 16th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-231-0010
www.herronhighschool.org
All my best,
Janet H. McNeal
Head of School
Benchmark Exams
Benchmark Exams are quickly approaching. Study guides will be distributed for each exam by Thursday, October 1. The
schedule for Benchmarks is:
Thursday, October 8: A1 & A2
Friday, October 9: B1 & B2
Monday, October 12: A3 & A4
Tuesday, October 13: B3 & B4
The daily schedule is:
Exam 1: 9:00 - 12:00
Lunch (in Exam 1 class) 12:06 - 12:54
Exam 2: 1:00 - 4:00
Students are not required to attend Seminar during this time, though they are welcome to utilize this quiet study space.
Students are also encouraged to attend Office Hours in the lead up to their exams.
Parent Roundtable
The Advancement Office is hosting a Parent Roundtable on Tuesday morning, October 13th at 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 in the
Russell Hall Library. We want to hear from parents! Come let us know your ideas for creating a parent community at HHS.
Coffee and light breakfast will be provided. Questions? Contact Lizzie Conkle at econkle@herronhighschool.org or (317)
231-0010 x1136
Herron High School Theatre Department Presents: The
Odyssey
October 2 and 3rd at 7pm and the 4th at 2pm.
The Odyssey, Year 3755
It has been years since the end of The Trojan War. All technology is
destroyed. Society is slowly recovering and rebuilding. This is the story
of one man’s journey home. Odysseus is challenged by monsters, must
overcome obstacles placed by the gods and navigate the treacherous
sea. Will he succeed? The Odyssey is a timeless tale of family, honor,
adventure and overcoming all obstacles. Do you dare come aboard?
How to purchase tickets:
Go to www.yatkids.org
Click "On Stage"
Click "Tickets"
Select "The Odyssey" and Order!
Herron Student tickets are $5 and Adult tickets are $10
New Spirit Wear!
Herron High school t-shirts are now available in the bookstore for
$12. Boys and girls cuts are available in size xs-2xl. The t-shirts are
not part of the official Herron High School uniform, but are great for
sporting your Herron High School pride around town. Stop by the
bookstore to get yours soon.
Student Health Mobile Unit!
COMING SOON - We are looking forward to having a Student Health Mobile Unit on campus soon. Through our
partnership with Eskenazi Health, students will have the opportunity to see a nurse practitioner for many preventive and
acute care services. More information will be available soon.
Deans Corner: This week’s question: “What is the policy on IDs and lanyards?”
Each week Amanda Roberts, Dean of Student Development, will answer your questions. This week she will clarify the
policy on IDS and lanyards. If you would like to submit a question to appear in an upcoming newsletter, please email Mrs.
Roberts directly at aroberts2@herronhighschool.org
It started small: First there was a key. Then there were key chains. Soon there were bottles of hand sanitizer and even a
stuffed animal. These were some of the items that students began to hang on their lanyards with their IDs. The lanyards
were covered in buttons, and the IDs themselves were obscured with miscellanea. IDs began to break off of the lanyards
due to the weight of the other items, so we had to make a change.
School IDs are an important safety element. Students were advised on both Tuesday and Wednesday this week that all
Herron lanyards must only contain their Herron ID. Students are welcome to wear an additional lanyard containing keys,
keychains, etc., but it must be tucked into their polo shirt or Herron outerwear so it is not visible. The additional lanyard
itself may be any style, color, or design since it will not be visible.
Plain black lanyards are for sale in the bookstore for only $1. The bookstore is located in the basement of the Main
building across from the Resource room. The bookstore is open before school and also during all lunch periods. Cash,
checks (made payable to Herron High School), and credit cards are accepted.
This is now part of our uniform policy, and students will be logged for non-compliance.
If you have questions related to the ID and lanyard policy or would like to submit a question to appear in an upcoming
newsletter, please contact Mrs. Roberts at (317) 231-0010 ext 1122 or via email at aroberts2@herronhighschool.org
Junior Parent College Night
Parents and Guardians of 11th Grade Students: You are invited to Junior Parent College Night to hear important
information about the college preparation and application process. Please plan to attend!
Junior Parent College Night: Thursday, October 8th, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Fesler Cafeteria
Open House
The annual Herron High School Open House is November 5 from 6-8 p.m. Invite your friends and colleagues to join us.
Also, stay tuned for information on how you can volunteer. Open Enrollment will begin on November 5 and continue
through November 16.
Enrollment - Sibling Preference
If you have an 8th grade sibling interested in attending Herron High School, please note that sibling preference
(automatic enrollment) is guaranteed only during open enrollment - November 5-16, 2015. Be sure to apply during
that timeframe!
News from the Advising Office
Reach IU: Annual college preparation workshop for 8-10th grade students. Saturday, November 14, 9 AM – 1 PM, Edna
Martin Christian Center (2605 East 25th Street, 46218). This program targets students from historically underrepresented
groups, including students who identify as African American, Latino/Hispanic, American Indian/Native American,
Multiracial, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander; however any student wishing to come is certainly welcome and
encouraged. Interested students may contact Khala Granville for more information: kgranvil@indiana.edu.
.
Attention Seniors: Seniors who did not attend the “Prep-C” (Preparing for College and Careers) during the summer will
need to attend one of the Saturday "Prep-C" classes offered this fall. Please see Miss Hundt in Room 145 Main to sign up
for one of the following Saturday sessions on September 26th or October 24th.
Science Opportunity coming up:
Celebrate Science is Indiana's Premier Science Festival, held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 3rd
from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Universities and corporate sponsors will have interactive science activities for all ages. More
information is available at http://www.celebratescienceindiana.org/. Admission is free, parking costs $5. Participation
at this event is strongly encouraged by Mrs. Cummings!
College Connections for Juniors and Seniors
COLLEGE CONNECTION FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS:
College Admission Testing
SAT: Next test date is November 7 with registration deadline of Oct. 9. www.collegeboard.org
ACT: Next test date is October 24 with late registration deadline of October 2. www.act.org
College Admission Reps visit Herron HS. Juniors and seniors may sign-up to attend these visits, held at various times
throughout the school day.
IUPUI, Sept. 28
University of Evansville, Sept. 28
Millikin University, Sept. 29
Manchester University, Sept. 29
Austin Peay State University, Sept 30
IUPUI Computer Informatics, Sept. 30
Cedarville University, Sept. 30
North Park University, Sept. 30
DePauw University, Oct. 1
Western Michigan University, Oct. 1
University of Cincinnati, Oct. 1
Art Academy of Cincinnati, Oct. 2
Brandeis University, Oct. 2
Taylor University, Oct. 2
Butler University, Oct. 5
St. Joseph’s College IN, Oct. 6
Brescia University, Oct. 6
Milwaukee Inst. of Art and Design, Oct. 7
College Fairs
36th Annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities College Fair at Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High
School on Thursday October 1st from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Indianapolis Westside College Fair: Thursday, October 1, 7 – 8:30 PM, Ben Davis HS (1200 N. Girls School
Rd, 46214)
College Open Houses (on college’s campus) and Information Sessions
University of Chicago Information Session: Sept. 28, 7:00p.m. at Carmel High School.
www.Nobarriers.uchicago.edu
Marlboro College Open House: October 10, 9:00a.m. www.marlboro.edu/openhouse
Kent State University Preview Days: Oct. 16, Nov. 6, 13. Register at www.kent.edu/visit.
Vanderbilt, Tufts, and Vassar Information Session: October 19, 7-8:30p.m. at Indianapolis Marriott North.
Register at www.admissions.vanderbilt.edu/joint-travel-program
Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN Preview and Shadow Days: Oct. 12, Nov. 6, 16, Dec. 4, Jan. 18, Feb. 5,
15, March 21, April 11. Contact us at admissions@hcc-nd.edu or call us at 574-239-8400.
University of Missouri—St. Louis UMSL Day: November 14, March 19. Register at umslday.com.
The University of Illinois, Chicago: Open House October 3, Preview days October 12, November 11
visit.uic.edu
Kalamazoo College Open House: October 12 (seniors, only), November 7, May 14 To register:
http://www.kzoo.edu/admission/visiting/k-open-houses/
College for Creative Studies Information Sessions: Nov. 14, Jan. 23, Feb. 27, April 2
RSVP at www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/visit.
Taylor University overnight visits: October 29-30. Taylor.edu/visit
Earlham College Fall Preview: October 11-12, November 8-9. Meals and overnight dorm accommodations
provided. Transportation provided for October event. Attend classes, tour campus, meet with students and
faculty. Register with Julia Logan by September 27 at loganju@earlham.edu.
DePauw University Fall Fridays: Oct. 2, 30, Nov. 20. www.Depauw.edu/fallfriday Preview Days Oct.12, Nov. 7
Indiana State Preview Days: Oct. 5, Nov. 11, Feb. 15, April 16 www.indstate.edu/previewday
University of Southern Indiana Hospitality Days: Oct. 17, 31, March 19, April 9. www.usi.edu
University of Dayton Open House: Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Nov. 22. RSVP: www.admission.udayton.edu/openhouse
IUB Student Interview Sessions: for students who would like to meet privately about their application and
admission to IUB. October 8, October 22 and November 12, 6 – 8 PM, Edna Martin Christian Center (2605 East
th
25 Street, 46218) There are 4 slots on each date. Each slot is 25 minutes long. Students Register Here and
Follow Prompts: http://vols.pt/s6oaSR
University of Evansville Open House: Saturday, October 15. Register at
https://apply2.evansville.edu/register/oct17openhouse
IUPUI Fall Fest: October 16, 23, November 6. 11am-4pm. Visit.iupui.edu/fallfest
IUPUI Jag Days are an interactive and personalized opportunity to meet with the academic unit of your choice
and learn more about what they have to offer. Take the opportunity to experience the campus and get a better
feel for what a future at IUPUI will be like. October 5, November 9, February 22, March 28. Register at
http://visit.iupui.edu/jagdays/
Scholarships
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program: Undergraduate scholarship program
available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the
nation's best four-year colleges and universities. Selected from a nationwide pool of applicants, up to 40 students
will become Jack Kent Cooke Scholars and have access to funding for up to four years for undergraduate studies.
Requirements:
 Will graduate from high school in spring 2016, and intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college
beginning in fall 2016
 Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above


SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 or above and/or ACT composite score of 26 or
above
Demonstrate significant unmet financial need.
VFW Scholarship application now available. The topic is My Vision for America. Deadline is November 1,
2015. To find out more email Dr. Cooney (dcooney@herronhighschool.org) and she will send you a link.
Public Works Scholarships: The Indiana Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) is offering
a scholarship to an Indiana high school senior who is pursuing a degree in related Public Works fields including
but not exclusively Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Public Works Management. The scholarship
is a $1000 a year for four years for a total possible amount of $4000. Please see http://indiana.apwa.net/ for
more information. Contact Chad Kincaid at apwascholarship@outlook.com with any questions.
LendEDU Scholarship for High school seniors and college students. Amount of the award: $2,500.
Information/Application: https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarship-application/
Deadline: October 31, 2015
Game Highlights for 9/26-10/2
9/28 Girls Volleyball will host Heritage Christian School at Christian Park at 6p/7p. No early dismissal.
9/29 Cross Country will compete at the Horizon Christian Meet at 5pm. The team will be released at 3:15p.
9/29 The Boys Soccer Team will host the International School at Kuntz Memorial Stadium at 5:30p.
9/30 Girls Volleyball will compete at Manual at 6p/7:30p. No early dismissal.
10/1 Boys Soccer will host Lebanon High School at Kuntz Stadium at 6pm.
10/2 Girls Soccer will compete at the International School at 5:30p. No early dismissal.
Please check the Athletic Website for the most up to date schedules. Schedules are subject to change.
www.goherronathletics.com
Call Outs/Meetings
9/30 Swim Team Callout Meeting at 4:15p in the Lyceum
10/8 Mandatory Winter Parent Meeting 5:30p-7:00p in the Herron Main Lyceum. All parents/guardians of Herron
Swimmers, Basketball Players and Cheerleaders are required to attend.
Boys Basketball Conditioning/Open Gym
Coach Scott Adams coachsadams@gmail.com
9/28 6:30p-8:00p Juniors and Seniors Open Gym at the Harrison Center.
9/29 6:30p-8:00p Juniors and Seniors Open Gym at the Harrison Center
9/30 6:30p-8:00p Freshman and Sophomore Open Gym at the Harrison Center
10/1 6:30p-8:00p Freshman and Sophomore Open Gym at the Harrison Center
Girls Basketball Conditioning/Open Gym
Coach Clifford Kocian ckocian@herronhighschool.org
9/28 4:30-6:00p Open Gym at the Harrison Center
9/29 4:30p-5:30p Conditioning in Room 255F
9/30 4:30p-6:00p Open Gym at the Harrison Center
10/1 4:30-5:30p Conditioning in Room 255F
**As a reminder, athletes are NOT permitted to attend any open gym or conditioning until they have turned in
their completed mandatory packet to Mrs. Wiggins.
Volunteer Opportunities: Please contact your Parent Booster Organizer to sign up! We have several home games this
week!
Boy’s Soccer Organizer - Willie Black 1126black@gmail.com
Girl’s Soccer Organizer - Heather Melrose hdmelrose@gmail.com
Cross Country Organizer - Erica Nibbs nibbserica@gmail.com
Girl’s Volleyball Organizer - Tricia Pohlman delpohl@aol.com
Please contact Joanna Wiggins if you are interested in being the Parent Booster Organizer for the Winter Season. For
more details please contact jwiggins@herronhighschool.org.
IHSAA physical exam required:
All student-athletes planning to participate in any Herron High School sport MUST have a valid, IHSAA physical exam on
file with the Athletic Director along with the completed athletic packet. Athletes are NOT PERMITTED to attend
conditioning or practice without up to date paperwork, no exceptions. All physicals and paperwork from the 2014st
2015 year expired on April 1 . We are now accepting paperwork for the Winter Season. All paperwork can be found at
www.goherronathletics.com under the forms tab, at the Student Service desk and outside the Athletic Office.
Joanna Wiggins
Athletic Director
jwiggins@herronhighschool.org
317-607-2793
Herron High School Board of Directors Meetings
Herron High School's Board of Directors meets regularly on the third Tuesday of alternating months except in December.
These meetings are open to the public. The next meeting will take place on October 20, 7:30 a.m. in the library of Steve
and Livia Russell Hall.
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