HERRON HIGH SCHOOL
The Indianapolis Classical High School
NEWSLETTER ♦ September 13, 2014 ♦ THE ACHAEANS
HIGHLIGHTS OF
NEWS IN THIS
WEEK'S EDITION
RESPONSIBLE USE
OF TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL PICTURE
RETAKE DAY
ND
SEPTEMBER 22
FALL OPEN HOUSE
OCTOBER 21ST
NATIONAL
COLLEGE FAIR
FOR JUNIORS
SEPTEMBER 16
URBAN EPIC –ILIAD
EXPERIENCE
OCTOBER 3
PSAT/SENIOR
COLLEGE DAY/
HERRON 101
. Herron High School is a
community of scholars
that advances timeless
ideas and content, builds
a culture of respect and
trust and engages in an
urban environment in
order to prepare
students to be
world-class citizens.
Herron High School
110 E. 16th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
P. 317-231-0010
F. 317-231-3759
Dear Students, Parents/Guardians, and Friends of Herron High School,
Technological skills are an important part of college preparedness. We have received
consistent feedback from our graduates attending colleges and universities that the digital
requirements and knowledge required at college are significant, also, the Indiana Department
of Education plans to transition to computer-based standardized tests. We understand the
importance in training our students for the digital demands that are an essential skill in their
academic success.
Thus, it is critically important that your family signs and turns in the
Technology and Acceptable Use Policy.
The use of technology provides opportunities to teach students about safety and responsibility
in a digital environment. While access to many social networking sites is blocked on our
network, internet access is widespread in public places as well as the home. A survey of Herron
students last year showed that 95% of students had internet access in the home. Students
without internet in the home are accessing it at the home of friends, at internet cafes and at
libraries. Studies have also revealed that 85% to 95% of American teens have a Facebook
page, and a new report released last month by Nielson finds that among teens between the
ages of 13 and 17 who own a cell phone, more than half of those teens own a smartphone,
and therefore have round the clock internet access and texting capabilities.
In this unprecedented age of access, teaching our teens to be safe and responsible online is a
community wide effort shared by our families as well as our school... Herron students have
reviewed the Acceptable Use Policy in their advisories, and in the coming months will continue
to review the policies through Socratic discussions. Digital responsibility will be emphasized
and reiterated through lesson plans throughout the year, including responsible and legal use of
creative content, the power and pitfalls of social networking, the potential impact of
irresponsible behavior on a student’s future, and how to distinguish legitimate fact-based
information and research from undocumented opinion.
We have several suggestions to help parents navigate the many options to help protect
students from making poor decisions while accessing the internet off campus. Herron High
School recognizes that families have different perspectives on internet use, and that while
some see benefits to allowing social networking, others feel it is inappropriate for their child.
Some thoughtful planning and family discussions about internet usage will help parents
determine what level of access is appropriate for their student.
All internet providers allow clients to establish restrictions on home networks. Because each
provider’s child safety program is different, parents are encouraged to review their provider’s
options. If you do not know how to access these settings, contact our HelpDesk. You must
identify your service provider, and every effort will be made to help you set up restrictions.
Here are a few measures that we encourage our families to take:
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Require that your student use their device or family computer in a common room of your home, and
monitor what your student is doing.
Require that your student put away their device and mobile phone at a pre-selected time each evening.
If your student maintains social networking sites, insist that they use privacy setting on their pages to
restrict access to friends only, and that they friend you so you are able to monitor their activities and
interactions with others.
Don’t allow your student to take their device to a friend’s house or anywhere out of the home if not
headed to school.
If you are concerned that retiring the device at the appointed time is insufficient, turn off your wireless
router to prevent late night access to the internet, but keep in mind that this is not applicable to 3G or 4G
smartphones.
Using your internet provider’s child safe program, set parameters using key words to block sites or
internet search returns you feel are inappropriate for your family. Keep in mind that these types of blocks
prevent legitimate information as well as dangerous content, and weigh the advantages and
disadvantages thoughtfully.
Engage the whole family in a discussion about our Acceptable Use Policies to reinforce the ongoing
discussions at school.
Remind your student that uploading personal content or photos online carries significant risks, and that
regardless of privacy settings, there is no foolproof way to prevent unintended viewers from seeing
material. Ask your student to consider how they would feel if his/her mother, a friend’s mother, a boss,
his/her pastor, or a member of Herron High School’s leadership team saw the page, and to evaluate the
wisdom of sharing content based on the presumption that this is likely. It IS likely, as some of our students
could testify after making a thoughtless choice.
Our Technology program is, like all of our programs, an evolving process rooted in research-based best practices.
We will make every effort to keep parents engaged and informed as technology presents new opportunities and
challenges, both in the home and on campus.
Sincerely,
Janet H. McNeal
Head of School
FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS: All Herron High School families are asked to complete the State Free
or Reduced Lunch Application. Having all families who are eligible for free or reduced lunch receiving this benefit
helps the school in many ways, including increased funding. Many families are surprised to learn that they do
qualify for reduced lunch and student fees. If you are absolutely certain your family income does not qualify for
benefits, please complete the student name(s) portion of the application and write “Do not Qualify” before
returning the application. If you need to print a new application, they are available here.
ANNUAL FALL OPEN HOUSE: The Annual Fall Open House is October 21 from 6-8 p.m. Invite your neighbors,
friends and family members who may have an interest in learning more about Herron High School. Also, we need
volunteers to serve as greeters and refreshment servers. Please email Natalie Lott at [email protected]
if you are interested in volunteering. Open enrollment is Oct. 21-31. Sibling preference for enrollment is given
ONLY during open enrollment. Applications will be online for the 2015-16 academic year, starting Oct. 21.
NWEA EXAM: NWEA Exam dates are Sept. 11 to Sept. 30. All 9th and 10th grade students will take the exam.
Testing dates vary by class schedule. Students will test in three subject areas: English classes will test Reading,
Social Studies classes will test Language Usage, Math classes will test Mathematics. Northwest Evaluation
Association exams are comprised of tests that provide data that determine student growth throughout the school
year. The data is also used to determine reading Lexiles and help to determine ability levels. As always, students
need a good night's sleep, good breakfast and a technology free time every evening to clear their mind. After a
day filled with learning, rest is a wonderful way for students to achieve balance.
JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE: JCL members should see Magistra Bush to sign up for an Urban Epic team. Whether
you want to help with face painting, the Odyssey obstacle course, designing photo backdrops, serving Roman
doughnuts, running classical carnival games, reading Latin children's books to kids who attend, costumed
personas, or any other of the fun activities we are planning for the Urban Epic on Oct. 3, we need you! JCLers
should also return their permission slips and $8 for tickets to see the Metamorphoses at Franklin College by
Thursday, Sept. 25. We are attending the play on Friday, Oct. 10. Finally, parents and friends of the school are
invited to get your car classically clean at the JCL's Classical Car Wash in the Russell parking lot on Saturday,
September 27. For any donation to our classical scholars' ambitions to attend our state convention and Italy trip,
we will give your personal "chariot" a washing worthy of an emperor!
ATTENTION JUNIORS - NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR: Juniors to attend National College Fair on September 16th nearly 300 colleges and universities represented! All 11th grade students will be attending the National College
Fair in downtown Indianapolis on the morning of September 16th. All juniors must register in advance.
Directions for Registering:
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Go to www.gotomyncf.com
Select the Indianapolis location
Click on “Register Now”
Complete the required portions of the registration (anything with a red asterisk).
a. It is recommended that you use your email address as your username.
5) Click “Submit”
At this point, you can do one of the following:
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Print your barcode
Save the barcode page and email to yourself or Mrs. Dorsey for printing.
You will be able to access the barcode by logging back in at https://www.gotomyncf.com/Account/LogOn
and selecting “Reprint your Pass”. You do not have to print your barcode if you will be able to access it in
this way on a smart phone on Sept. 16th.
SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKES: Lifetouch Photography will take student picture retakes on Monday, September 22nd
from 11:00 am -2:00 pm in the library. Students may pick up order forms from Student Services or at Mr. Price's
office.
OCTOBER 15 IS PSAT, FRESHMAN 101, SENIOR COLLEGE VISIT DAY
PSAT: Wednesday, October 15 is the national PSAT day. On that day over 3.6 million high school students,
including all of our SOPHOMORES and JUNIORS will be taking the PSAT, Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test.
This test has two purposes. First, it is a rehearsal for the SAT test that many students will take as they seek
admittance to college. Second, this is a qualifying test for juniors for the National Merit Scholarship program.
In an effort to help students prepare and feel comfortable with the PSAT the Advising Office is offering a practice
PSAT on Saturday morning, October 4 for all sophomores and juniors. This is optional for those students who
would like to practice the test before taking it.
FRESHMAN 101: On October 15 all FRESHMAN will participate in the annual Herron 101. This important day will
offer the freshman the CogAT (Cognitive Aptitude Test) as well as a Learning Inventory. Both of these will give
freshman insights into their innate aptitudes and learning styles. This day will also introduce the freshman to
Herron’s top leadership organization, the Achaean 80, as well as a college planning tool, Naviance.
SENIOR COLLEGE VISIT DAY: Finally, on this day the SENIORS will be required to visit a college. Seniors may visit
a college with their family or friends. Parents will be asked to confirm all college visits. Several Herron teachers
will also be hosting a day for our seniors on various college campuses. A list of these available trips will be posted
soon.
URBAN EPIC - HERRON HIGH SCHOOL’S ILIAD EXPERIENCE: Mark your calendars for October 3rd, 6-9:30 PM – we
are hosting a very special all-school celebration! Urban Epic: Herron High School’s Iliad Experience is our way of
sharing our school’s classical curriculum and culture with our students, families, and community. As a school, we
will be reading The Iliad aloud over two days, culminating with the final chapters being read and performed during
the public event. We will have some special guest readers joining our students, teachers and staff in the reading.
There will be theatrical performances and Greek refreshments as well. The Urban Epic is planned in conjunction
with First Friday, so we hope to host a lively mix of students and neighbors. This event is funded by a grant from
the Junior League of Indianapolis. Save the date - you’ll be hearing more about the Urban Epic in the coming
weeks.
COLLEGE CONNECTION FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS:
National College Fair: September 16, 2014, Indiana Convention Center, 9-noon, 6-8p.m. Juniors will be bussed
from Herron to the morning session. Students may pre-register at www.gotomyncf.com.
College Admission Testing:
SAT: Next test date is October 11, with late registration deadline of Sept. 30. www.collegeboard.org
ACT: Next test date is October 25 with registration deadline of Sept. 19 www.act.org
Senior Parent College Night, September 25, 5:30p.m.
Junior Parent College Night, October 2, 5:30p.m.
College Admission Representative Visits to Herron: Juniors and seniors may sign up to attend these visits, held at
various times throughout the school day.
Cornell College in Iowa – Sept. 16
Quest University, Canada – Sept. 17
Wells College – Sept. 17
University of Illinois – Sept. 17
Hanover College – Sept. 17
Hillsdale College – Sept. 18
Marian University – Sept. 22
Loyola University – Sept. 22
Lehigh University – Sept. 22
Lane College – Sept. 22
College Open Houses (on the college’s campus) and Information Sessions:
Exploring College Options Information Sessions with Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, Stanford: Sept.
16, 7:30p.m., Indianapolis Marriott East. RSVP at www.exploringcollegeoptions.org
Franklin College Blue and Gold Days: October 25, November 15, 10am-1pm,
www.franklincollege.edu/BGD
University of Southern Indiana Open Houses: Oct. 4, 28, Nov. 8 www.USI.edu
Indiana State University Preview Days: Oct. 13, Nov. 11 www.indstate.edu
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Information Session: Sept. 28, 2p.m. at the Sycamore
School Theatre, Indianapolis.
Emory University Information Session: October 26, 1-3p.m., Hilton Indianapolis Hotel, 120 W Market St.
Colgate University Multicultural Open House, November 9-10 for high school seniors. Application
required. www.colgate.edu/openhouse
Tulane University Information Session, October 8, 7p.m. Hilton Indianapolis North. Register at
tulaneinfo.org/events.
University of Findlay’s Science, Technology, and Math Visit Day, September 26. The UF degrees
that will be explored include: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental, Safety &
Occupational Management and Mathematics. Students will participate in breakout sessions, take a tour of
our facilities, hear from a panel of UF alumni who are now professionals in these fields and meet with
faculty in the programs. www.findlay.edu/admissions/undergraduate/STEM
University of Indianapolis College of Health Sciences Open House for students interested in pursuing a
career in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physical Therapy Assistant. This takes place on
Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 9 am - noon in Martin Hall on University of Indianapolis campus.
Programs included are Master of Occupational Therapy (OT), Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT), and
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA). The Open House is to provide information on these programs regarding
application, financial aid, class schedule, prerequisite courses needed, etc. Students will also be able to
hear from current students in the programs. To register, go to one of these websites online: DPT & PTA:
http://pt.uindy.edu, OT: http://ot.uindy.edu.
Scholarship Opportunities:
Miss Irvington Halloween Festival Scholarship Program sponsored by Snips in Irvington, is the local event
prior to the Miss Indiana State Festival Program. $1600 in scholarship money will be awarded.
Applications, available in the Advising Office, 241 Main, are due by September 20.
Upcoming Events:
9/15 The Girls Volleyball Team will compete at Gambold Prep High School. JV will start at 5:30p followed by
Varsity at 6:30p.
9/16 The Boys and Girls Soccer Teams will compete at George Washington High School. The Girls will begin at
5:00p followed by the Boys at 6:30p.
9/16 The Cross Country Team will compete at Horizon Christian School in the Scecina Meet. The meet begins at
5p.
9/17 The Boys Varsity Soccer Team will compete at Monrovia High School at 5:30p.
9/18 The Girls Soccer Team will compete at Triton Central at 5:30p.
9/18 The Girls Volleyball Team will host Providence Crist Rey at Municipal Gardens at 6p. This is a Varsity only
game.
9/19 SENIOR NIGHT for Boys Soccer! The JV/V Boys Soccer Teams will host The Indy Warriors at Kuntz Stadium.
JV will play at 5:30p followed by Varsity at 7p. The Senior presentation will take place between games.
9/20The Girls Volleyball Team will compete in the Tiger Classic Tournament. Games begin at 9am and are held at
Crispus Attucks.
9/20 The Cross Country Team will compete at Greenwood Christian School at 10am.
FALL PRACTICE UPDATES:
Girls Soccer: The Girls Soccer team is practicing at O’Bannon Field Monday-Thursday from 4:30p-6:00p. Tryouts
are now closed.
Boys Soccer: The Boys Soccer team is practicing at Crispus Attucks Field Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
from 5p-7p. Tryouts end Aug. 18.
Girls Volleyball: The Girls Volleyball team is practicing at The Harrison Center Gym Monday- Friday 5p-7p. Tryouts
are now closed.
Cross Country: The Cross Country team is currently practicing Monday-Friday 4:30p-6:00p. The team meets at the
entrance to the Fesler building. Coach Dave Pappas
Girls/Boys Basketball Conditioning: The boys and girls basketball teams are having open conditioning MondayThursday from 4:15-5:45p. Please meet at the entrance to Fesler and bring your running shoes.
WINTER ATHLETES
Are you planning to participate in basketball, swimming or cheer? If so, you need to start getting your paperwork
turned in to Mrs. Wiggins. Please read below to see what is required. All paperwork will be due Sept. 30th.
WINTER SPORTS UPDATE
Cheer- Herron will be offering cheerleading this season. The athletic department is currently looking for a new
coach. Conditioning, tryouts and practice will take place towards the end of Sept. Please check back to the
newsletter and website for updates.
Swimming-Herron will be offering swimming this winter. Conditioning and practice will begin early in October.
More details to come.
Basketball-Keesh Brewer and Damien Jones will be the Herron Boys Basketball Interim Coaches while Coach
Adams takes a leave of absence, this season. Phil will be handling grades and parent communications. Please
contact them for more information regarding boys conditioning and practice.
Keesh Brewer- [email protected]
Damien Jones- [email protected]
Phil Moreland- [email protected]
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY:
Student-athletes interested in participating in Herron Athletics must submit ALL mandatory paperwork to the
Athletic Department before participation will be permitted. Please visit the NEW athletics website to print, read
and sign all mandatory forms. The forms are found under the HQ tab. All students planning to participate in any
sport MUST have a valid, IHSAA physical exam on file with the Athletic Director along with the competed parent
packet and the NEW parent-athlete handbook. Athletes are NOT PERMITTED to attend practice without an up to
date physical. All exams from last year expired on April 1st. Please submit your paperwork ASAP to Joanna
Wiggins.
October Grade Reports determine winter eligibility. Students must be passing 5 classes at the time of grade
reports.
Athlete Check List
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Physical Exam
Concussion Info Sign Off
Travel Permission Consent
Consent to Treat-Athletic Trainer
Student/Parent Handbook Sign Off
Short Order Form and Payment
Concussion Testing (Soccer, VB, Basketball, Cheer Only)
Student Handbook Sign Off-I am missing MANY sign off forms for the student-athlete handbook. Please turn
your signed form in to Mrs. Wiggins as soon as possible.
Alerts! Parent and students, please sign up for the VNN alerts on www.goherronathletics.com. You will receive
important alerts such as cancellations, rain delays, etc. to your phone!
Herron Spirit Wear! Check out My Locker on www.goherronathletics.com! You can customize your own Herron
spirit wear. Get your RED and Black TODAY!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM AD WIGGINS
Update: Parker was officially diagnosed with stage IV Neuroblastoma. Parker is the 10 year old son of our own
Head Boys Basketball Coach, Scott Adams. Parker was often seen on the bench at a boys’ basketball game or you
may have heard him sing the National Anthem during a home game last season. Parker is currently at Riley
Children’s Hospital undergoing chemotherapy. The family has asked for prayers and positive thoughts as Parker
fights!
Herron has set up a donation page which is posted below. Please donate if you can. All proceeds will go to the
Adams family and their needs. If you have questions, gifts or would like more information please contact Joanna
Wiggins. http://www.youcaring.com/parkertough
More than ever, we are ONE SCHOOL. ONE TEAM. ACHAEAN NATION.
BOARD MEETINGS: Herron High School's Board of Directors meets regularly on the third Tuesday of alternating
months. These meetings are open to the public. The next regular meeting will take place on October 21, 7:30 a.m.
in the Herron High School Russell Hall Library.
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