Herron Charter

Description: Organization Description Herron Classical Schools 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. We are founded on the belief that a classical, liberal arts education, where students are steeped in great historical thought and invention, is the best preparation for a future life of leadership and service. We are structured around a classical methodology which emphasizes the classical art and literature of many cultures. The Herron Classical Schools Network (Herron High School, Herron-Riverside High School, and Herron Preparatory Academy) is a Mayor-sponsored charter network and a member of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Innovation Network. The Herron Classical Schools network operates with the authority to make decisions about all aspects of our schools and is overseen by its own board of directors....

Description: JOB SUMMARY Each member of our teaching faculty is responsible for advancing Herron Preparatory Academy’s (HPA) mission and embodying our core values by ensuring all scholars have access to quality classical education that leads to systematic academic achievement and strong character development. Our Classical Studies Teacher along with all members of our Related Studies Team vital to achieving this goal. Our Related Studies Team is similar to but distinct from other schools’ specials teams. It’s similar in that the Classical Studies Teacher meets with all K-6 scholars once per week in a rotation with other Related Studies Teachers and teaches one electives-style course for 7th & 8th-grade scholars per semester. It’s distinct in that our Classical Studies instruction serves as an integrated global history experience for all scholars that systematically progresses as they advance grade-levels and introduces them to informal and conversational Latin in...