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Introducing ALICE Safety Protocol to our Staff and Students
Indianapolis Classical Schools is committed to providing the safest possible environment for our
students. Over the years we have taken great steps in securing our schools such as practicing
safety drills; providing evidence-based safety training to faculty, administration and staff; locking
exterior doors, and installing security cameras.
This year, we have updated our procedures to include the ALICE protocol, a best practice in school
safety. On Wednesday and Thursday in Advisory this week, students and teachers reviewed the
ALICE protocol.
What does ALICE mean?
Alert: In a safety emergency, we will be alerted to danger. We may be alerted by sight, sound, PA,
email, or text.
Lockdown: Staff and students will lock classroom doors and barricade to deny entry.
Inform: Information will be provided as clearly and quickly as possible to inform responses. We
will use plain language and directions.
Counter: Individuals may choose to utilize movement, noise, distance, and distractions in a safety
emergency if lockdown and evacuation are not possible.
Evacuate: Staff and students will move outside to a place of shelter and safety if it is safe to do so.
Additionally, both Riverside and Herron have now installed Alert System
Response buttons throughout our schools. These buttons automatically
contact IMPD in the case of a life-threatening emergency and sound an alarm
to alert the rest of the school. On Thursday, we sounded the ASR alarm as well
as the fire alarm for students so that they could hear the difference. We also
practiced a lockdown drill in classrooms and discussed our designated
reunification sites should we need to evacuate our buildings. The reunification
site for Herron High School is the Harrison Center for the Arts/Redeemer Presbyterian Church, and
the reunification site for Riverside High School is the Riverside Park Recreation Center.
The full presentations from Advisory can be found at these links:
Herron High School Safety Presentation Riverside High School Safety Presentation
Please review this information with your student(s) and reach out with any questions. We are
thankful for our strong school communities and look forward to a great finish to Quarter 3!
Sincerely,
Janet McNeal Katie Dorsey Malcolm Gilchrist
President Head of School Head of School
Indianapolis Classical Schools Riverside High School Herron High School
Highlights:
Benchmark
Schedule
Updates
5th Annual
Soirée
New
Vaccination
Requirements
Updated
Discipline
Policy
Support RHS
by shopping
at Kroger!
ENROLLMENT
QUESTIONS?
Call Ms. Young
at 317-231-0010
ext. 16106
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL A Second Campus of Herron High School
Weekly Update: February 28, 2020
Rescheduled Parent Teacher Conferences Our second day of Parent Teacher Conferences has been rescheduled for March 5 3:00 - 7:00. Please click on the links below to sign up for a time slot with your student’s teachers. Note, if your student has a C or an NG in a class and you have not yet met with that teacher, we ask that you please schedule a time to do so.
Riverside High School Parent-Teacher Conferences Spring 2020
Teacher Courses Taught Sign Up Link Acosta, Idalmi English 10, Reading & Composition II Click to schedule
Allen, Diana English 9, Reading & Composition I, Journalism Click to schedule
Arnold, Gabriella Health, PE Click to schedule
Atkin, Kalin Geometry, Honors Algebra II Click to schedule
Baron, Matthew Introduction to Computer Science Click to schedule
Beachum, Caroline AP World History, World History Click to schedule
Bear, Chasten Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Pre-AP Pre-Calculus Click to schedule
Bonnin, Jessica Spanish I, II, and ENL Click to schedule
Boswell, Hannah Musical Theatre Click to schedule
Bowen, Aisha Reading & Composition II, Reading & Composition III Click to schedule
Cummings, Laura AP Chemistry Email to schedule
Cutsinger, Laurie Dance History & Appreciation Click to schedule
Denney, Joseph AP US History, US History Click to schedule
Dennison, Luke Pre-AP English 10, AP Language & Composition, Reading & Composition II Click to schedule
Foye, Caitlyn Biology, PreAP Biology, Chemistry Click to schedule
Gardner, Laura Chemistry, PreAP Chemistry, Integrated Chemistry Physics (ICP) Click to schedule
Hansen, John Physics 1, Robotics Design & Innovation Click to schedule
Harris, Kevin Latin I and II Click to schedule
Hibshman, Adam ALEKS Algebra I Click to Schedule
Kizzia, Jason David Latin III, Pre-AP Latin Click to schedule
Kocian, Clifford English 9 Click to email
Lee, Devin Reading & Composition I, Psychology (Dual Credit) Click to email
Lockhart, Joi Algebra I, ALEKS Algebra I Click to schedule
McManus, Sarah English 11, Debate Click to schedule
McNeely, Bonnie Algebra I Click to schedule
Parsons, Amy Algebra II, Math 10 Click to schedule
Reuter, Olivia Introduction to 3D Art, Painting, Photography Click to schedule
Tegegne, Elise French I Click to schedule
Wetzel, Gary Economics, AP Government Click to schedule
RHS Uniform Closet We are in need of a re-supply for our uniform closet! We are accepting donations of excellent condition white crewnecks and black and brown belts. If you or anyone in your community would like to donate, please have them drop off at student services.
Riverside High School Looking for Games We are in need of new and/or like-new board games, Uno decks, trivia questions, etc. These items are needed to help keep our scholars engaged and content during 5th period. Please bring your donations to student services!
Scheduling For 2020-2021 School Year Scheduling for the 2020-2021 will begin on February 18th, 2020. Below are some key dates we want you to know about:
February 18th Online Scheduling Portal Opens Families can access the online scheduling portal through PowerSchool for the 2020-2021 school year. An instructional video will be available detailing how online scheduling can be completed. Online scheduling assists the school counseling team in making our 1:1 meetings more efficient with your scholar! Online scheduling enables you to select courses for your scholar.
February 20th Scheduling Timeline Scheduling timeline will be presented in Advisory to students
February 28th Scheduling Information Parent Session 8:30 AM-9:15 AM We welcome you to join us for a parent information session on scheduling for 2020-2021. We will outline our process and timeline as well as provide information regarding course offerings and graduation requirements. A session will be offered at both RHS and HHS.
March 2nd-March 4th Scheduling Work Time in Advisory Students will build/update their Four Year Plan. Students will also have time to look at course offerings, the course book, and complete online scheduling!
March 6th Online Scheduling Portal Closes The online scheduling portal through PowerSchool for 2020-2021 will close on this date. This is to ensure that school counselors can update courses appropriately and build schedules for the school year.
Beginning March 9th 1:1 Scheduling Every scholar will meet one on one with a school counselor to select courses for the 2020-2021 school year. During one on one meetings, school counselors check to make sure scholars are on track for graduation and are selecting proper courses. School counselors will meet with students during their Seminar or Advisory periods. One on one scheduling will continue through the end of the school year. It does not matter what order your scholar is scheduled nor does it affect placement in courses.
Course selections will NOT be finalized until a signed yellow Course Selection Form is returned to the school counseling team. This is to ensure that you, the parent/guardian, approve the selected courses for the next school year.
Resources will be sent home via automated email as well as posted on our website and Haiku page (https://www.myhaikuclass.com/herronadvising/advising/).
We look forward to another great year and can't wait to select courses with your scholars!
If you have any questions about the scheduling process, don't hesitate to contact me.
Shelby Briggs Director of Counseling [email protected]
Benchmark Exams – Schedule UDATES We are adjusting our Spring Benchmark Exam schedule to differentiate for students who taking an AP test or not in any given period.
This year, we will run the following daily schedule for Spring Benchmarks from March 23 - 26, Monday - Thursday:
Exam 1: 8:00 - 11:00- AP 9:00 - 11:00- Non-AP
Common Lunch in Exam 1: 11:00 - 11:39
Exam 2: 11:45 - 1:45- Non-AP 11:45 - 2:45- AP
**We WILL provide 5th period until 2:45 so that students who ride-share with students in AP classes can still do so.
**Students still do not need to be in attendance during their seminar period, but they may choose to be.
Daily exam period breakdown: Monday, March 23: A1 / A2 Tuesday, March 24: B1 / B2 Wednesday, March 25: A3 / A4 Thursday, March 26: B3 / B4
Upcoming Calendar Highlights – Tentative 20-21 School Year Calendar is attached!
MARCH Tuesday, March 3 Freshmen/Sophomore College Night 5:30 PM Thurs & Fri March 5 & 6 Grade 10 ISTEP+ Testing - Grades 9 & 11 E-Learning Day Monday, March 9 Family Support Team Meeting 5:00 PM Saturday, March 14 Saturday School 9:000 AM March 23 – 26 Benchmark Exams March 27- April 5 Spring Break APRIL Mon April 6 Classes resume 9:00 Am Thurs & Fri April 16 & 17 Grade 10 ISTEP+ Testing - Grades 9 & 11 E-Learning Day Friday, April 17 Riley Dance Marathon Saturday April 18 ICS’ Fifth Annual Soirée Wed April 22 ICS Jazz Ensemble Concert Friday April 24 No School for Students Friday April 24 Prom Fri April 24 – Sun April 26 ICS Theatre Department presents Little Shop of Horrors (And May 1-3)
Parent/Guardian Volunteers Needed for Soirée Committee We are still looking for volunteers to help us plan our 5th Annual Soirée. Soirée is ICS’ flagship fundraising event and a very special night for parents, faculty and ICS supporters to get to know one another. Contact Michelle Melton at [email protected] if you would like to participate.
Indianapolis Classical Schools 5th Annual Soirée
Indianapolis Classical Schools’ 5th Annual Soirée will be held on April 18, 2020 in the Basile Theater at the historic Athenæum.
What is Soirée? Soirée began as a way for ICS families to meet one another, get to know our faculty and raise funds for our schools. This event has grown over the years to become a much-loved affair for the entire community, featuring wonderful food, dancing, entertainment, auctions and more! Tickets can be purchased here.
If you or someone you know may interested in sponsoring our event, please contact Robin Knop-Mires at [email protected], call 317-231-0010 Ex. 16118 or download a form here.
We are also still seeking donations for our silent auction and our live dessert dash auction. If you have something to donate, please contact Michelle Melton at [email protected] , call 317-231-0010 Ex. 16159 or download a silent auction donor form here or a dessert dash donor form here.
For more information about our event, to preview some of our silent auction items (we’ve only just started gathering donations), to register to bid or purchase tickets, go to our event website, https://icschools.cbo.io .
Riverside High School Family Support Team
RHS’ Family Support Team meets every SECOND Monday at Riverside High School from 5:00 – 6:00 PM:
Monday, March 9, 2020 Monday, April 13, 2020 Monday, May 11, 2020 Monday, June 8, 2020 July 2020 – No Meeting
ICS ComedySportz Improv Team to Compete Next Week!
Indianapolis Classical Schools’ first every ComedySportz Team will
compete at Lebanon High School on March 4th at 7:00 PM. Tickets
are only $5.00. Come out and cheer on the funniest scholars in
BOTH schools!
ComedySportz High School League is composed of teams of high
school performers from various schools from the greater
Indianapolis area. The teams receive training as individual teams as
well as some training with all participating schools together. After
training through the Fall Semester, teams will begin performing
ComedySportz Matches in the Spring Semester.
ICS Theatre Club Presents Little Shop of Horrors
A stellar cast of Herron High School and
Riverside High School students will entrance
you in Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's
deviously delicious sci-fi smash musical, Little
Shop of Horrors, directed by ICS Theatre
Instructor Hannah Boswell.
Performances are:
Friday, April 24 - Doors @ 6:30 PM, Curtain @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 25 - Doors @ 6:30 PM, Curtain @ 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 26 - Doors @ 1:30 PM, Curtain @ 2:00 PM - MATINEE!!
Friday, May 1 - Doors @ 6:30 PM, Curtain @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 2 - Doors @ 1:30 PM, Curtain @ 2:00 PM - MATINEE!!
Sunday, May 3 - Doors @ 1:30 PM, Curtain @ 2:00 PM - MATINEE!!
PLEASE NOTE: The Saturday, May 2 performance IS A MATINEE PERFORMANCE
Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://littleshop-ics.eventbrite.com . Tickets are $15.00 for
reserved seats, $10.00 for Adults and $5.00 for students.
New vaccination requirement for 2020-21 school year Indiana began experiencing a hepatitis A outbreak in November 2017 that has resulted in 2,359 cases, 1,312 hospitalizations and 4 deaths to date. In July 2019, a school vaccine requirements advisory group unanimously agreed to require two valid doses of hepatitis A vaccine for all grades beginning in the fall of the 2020-2021 school year. The hepatitis A vaccine is a two-dose series that is routinely recommended beginning at 12 months of age. This two-dose series requires at least six months between doses. This vaccine series is safe and effective at preventing hepatitis A, a highly contagious viral liver infection.
Riverside High School requires that all students receive the first dose of hepatitis A by August 12, 2020, and the second dose by February 12, 2021.
In addition, seniors are required to receive two doses of MCV4 (meningitis) by August 12, 2020. Records may be submitted by fax to 317-231-3759, by email to [email protected], or submitted to Student Services.
TeamSmile + Pacers Free Dental Clinic Program on March 17 The Indiana Pacers and TeamSmile are offering a free dental clinic to any interested Riverside High School scholar. The clinic is free to all, regardless of dental insurance status. Scholars will be provided with transportation to and from school for this trip. Parents who wish to enroll their student, will need to complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxwPT-
8wbN8kP8erLY5czrQIkt3Rmo6wGIlTsF-SrnHOnUSQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Riverside High School Night with the Indiana Pacers The Pacers are offering RHS Families and friends discounted group tickets to the Friday, April 3 game with the Nets. Doors open at 6:00 PM and Tipoff is at 7:00. Also, a portion of each ticket purchased will be donated back to the RHS Athletic Department and Basketball Program! To order your tickets, go to: https://pacers.formstack.com/forms/riverside . Tickets are $38.00 for Lower Balcony and $24.00 for Upper
Balcony.
Updated Disciplinary Policy Indianapolis Classical Schools has updated the disciplinary policy. Please make note of the following: EXPULSION
Students may be expelled from school for a variety of reasons. Prior to expulsion, students will be offered the requisite due process, including the opportunity for an expulsion meeting. Expellable offenses include but are not limited to the following:
● Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person.
● Unlawful possession, use, distribution or receipt of any controlled substance, alcoholic beverage or other intoxicant; or been under the influence of any controlled substance or alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind.
● Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any controlled substance or an intoxicant of any kind, and then either sold, delivered, or otherwise furnished to any person another liquid, substance, or material and represented the liquid, substance, or materials as a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant.
● Committed robbery or extortion.
● Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or private property.
● Stole or attempted to steal school property or private property.
● Possessed or used tobacco, any products containing tobacco or nicotine, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, chew packets.
● Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity.
● Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any drug or drug paraphernalia.
● Committed repeated acts of insubordination, including failure to abide by school policies and behavioral expectations, behavioral plans or contracts; substantial disobedience or misconduct; academic insubordination including failure to comply with mandatory remediation programming and improvement plans.
● Disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials, or other personnel engaged in the performance of their duties.
● Knowingly received stolen school property or private property.
● Engage in any illegal activities under State or Federal laws.
● Was convicted of a felony charge in a juvenile or adult court, whether the act took place on or off campus, and whether it occurred during or outside regular school hours.
Free Version of Microsoft Office 365 Available for All Students All students may sign up for a completely free version of Office 365, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Microsoft Teams, plus additional classroom tools. Students will need to use their school email address to enroll. Please visit the school website for registration details in the Classroom Tools section or click the link here.
After School Meal Program by Indy Parks Indy Parks offers a Free After School Meal Program for all students 18 and under. The program is available Monday through Friday and there’s no registration necessary. Times are subject to change, call 317-327-PARK or go to https://www.indy.gov/activity/after-school-meal-program
RHS Uniform Exchange Families wishing to sell, purchase or trade gently used Riverside High School Uniforms can join the Riverside High School Uniform Exchange on Facebook. Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/2309506375836210/ or do a search for “Riverside Uniform Resale” in Groups. You must request to join the group.
Interested in Substitute Teaching? We are always interested in adding to our list of substitute teachers. If you are passionate about education and have at least two years of college, we’d love to have you sign up as a substitute teacher at Herron High School and Riverside High School. Please contact Cheryl West for info.
How You Can Help Riverside High School at NO COST to you!!
Before Shopping for your Thanksgiving Meal,
please register your Kroger Card and Choose ICS
as your designated donor organization.
Indianapolis Classical Schools takes part in the
Kroger Community Rewards Program. Through
this initiative, Kroger donates a percentage of your
grocery bill to our school every time you use your
Kroger Plus Card – at NO cost to you! The program
will not cost you anything or affect your fuel rewards in any way. Please take a few moments today to
sign up for this program here:
▪ Go to www.Kroger.com
▪ Click the “Save” tab at the top of the page
▪ Click the “Kroger Community Rewards” link
▪ Follow the “I’m a Customer” link
o If you already have an online Kroger account, sign in
o If you don’t yet have an online Kroger account, click “Create an account”
▪ Once you’ve established or signed into your online Kroger account, search for Indianapolis
Classical Schools OR our Kroger organization number, MD414 in the “Find an Organization”
window.
▪ Next, click the “Enroll” button under Indianapolis Classical Schools, and you’re enrolled!
→ Be sure to scan your Kroger Plus Card, or enter your Alt ID with every purchase!
The Indianapolis Classical Schools Fund
It takes many resources to establish & sustain the excellence that Herron High School and Riverside
High School have attained. However, ICS faces the ongoing challenge of achieving this with fewer
resources than other public schools receive.
As public charter schools, we only get a portion of the funds that it takes to provide a world-class
education - with an incredible faculty, dedicated one-on-one attention for every student, enrichment
opportunities like field trips, extracurricular clubs & athletics, and global travel opportunities… and it’s not
enough.
This year, we must raise more than $400,000 to meet our operating gap and we need your help! We ask
you to give generously as you are able with a gift to The Indianapolis Classical Schools Fund.
We established The Indianapolis Classical Schools Fund as our annual fundraising initiative to meet this
need. 100% of every gift you make will directly benefit the scholars of Herron High School & Riverside
High School.
Your gift will help to provide the financial support needed to attract and retain the best teachers, finances maintenance and upkeep on our historical campuses, and allows us to offer our award-winning classical, liberal arts curriculum. In the past, these funds have helped to purchase team uniforms and classroom furniture, provide for transportation to events such as the Indiana Ethics Bowl competition, pay the royalties for the school musical, or purchase bus passes for scholars who need them. The fund also supports our emergency fund, which has assisted scholars and their families with utility bills, groceries and housing in times of crisis.
Throughout the year, you’ll receive appeals to give to The Indianapolis Classical Schools Fund. Please choose to support our scholars as you are able. We depend on your support!
Visit http://www.riversidehighschool.org/give/ to make a gift.
If you have any questions, please contact Robin Knop-Mires, Director of Community Outreach and
Annual Fund, at mailto:[email protected] or 317-231-0010 ext. 16118.
Indianapolis Classical Schools Parent/Student Handbook
Now online at https://www.riversidehighschool.org/families/forms-policies/student-parent-handbook/ or just go to
riversidehighschool.org and search for handbook.
School Medical Office
Health forms can be found on the school website at: https://www.riversidehighschool.org/families/forms-
policies/student-wellness/ In addition to the typical services provided by a School Nurse, our school medical
staff also offers Sports Physical Exams. To arrange for a physical, please stop by or call the Nurse’s
office at 1-317-231-0010 ext. 1163.
IndyGo Bus Routes
If you are incoming student or a returning student who has moved over the summer, IndyGo provides a
trip planning service on their website. For route information, visit IndyGo for route information.
Indianapolis Classical Schools’ Board of Directors Meetings
Indianapolis Classical Schools’ Board of Directors meets regularly on the third Tuesday of alternating
months. The next meeting will be March 17, 2020 at 7:30am and will take place in the Riverside High
School conference room.
HAVE YOU FOUND RIVERSIDE ON THE WEB?
Visit our website: www.riversidehighschool.org
Follow us on Instagram:
@rhsadmin
@herronhighindy2
Like us on Facebook:
Riverside High School, Indianapolis
Follow us on Twitter:
@RiversideHSIndy
RHS Athletics:
@RHSArgonauts
Tlaxcala Student Exchange Application 2020
Please contact Robin Knop [email protected]
Atticus Westerfeld [email protected]
This form must be completed by the parent or guardian of the student applying for the cultural exchange program. The
student applying must write an essay about why this experience would be beneficial, also meet all requirements to
participate in the exchange, and the family must also be willing to be visited at home by an administrator of Herron High
School.
REQUIREMENTS:
● Application and Essay
● Fall 2016 Semester GPA of 2.5 or higher
● In good behavioral standing at Herron
● Home Requirements and Financial Ability
Students must include a two page essay (double-spaced, MLA format) explaining why the student believes
they should participate in this exchange program. Please staple and attach it to this application.
Student Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Student Email: _______________________________________________________________
Household Parent/Guardian Name:
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Phone: ___________________________________ Email: _________________________________
Home Address: ___________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________ State: ______ Zip: _______ Number of people in your home: _______
Evaluation Questions
1. Why does your student want to experience cultural exchange?
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2. Has your student traveled outside of the United States in the past? Where and for how long?
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3. Will your household be able to host a student from Tlaxcala, Mexico for the two weeks when our exchange is
reciprocated? Will you be able to transport the student to related fieldtrips and to school for two weeks? Please
describe if this will be a hardship for your family but how you will resolve it.
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4. There will be times when both your student and family will need to be flexible, culturally sensitive, and
accommodating to your guest. Please explain in detail your family’s ability to adjust to different situations and your
student’s ability to adjust to cultural differences?
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5. Would the exchange student be sharing a bedroom in your home, student must have own bed not own room. If
so, with whom?
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6. Do you feel that your home is suitable for a two week exchange situation? Explain.
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7. Why do you believe that your student will benefit from cultural exchange?
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8. Please describe your student’s strengths and weaknesses. Please describe your student’s ability to compromise
and adjust to new situations.
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9. Please understand that your student will be attending school, cultural events, local events, and living in a home
with a student from Instituto Independensia in Tlaxcala, Mexico for two weeks. Is there any reason why you do not
believe that your student is ready for such a unique experience or factors which you might believe will complicate
the exchange?
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10. The trip will require airfare, extra spending money and a current US Passport. The student must be in good
academic standing to participate. The student will also be expected to meet weekly prior to leaving for Tlaxcala for
informational meetings, Spanish lessons (most all speak English), and other related fundraising events. Will your
student be able to meet these qualifications and will you be able to financially support your student in this
exchange?
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11. Academically, do you believe your student will be able to miss a week of school and still be successful? Please,
explain.
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12. Please list any questions or concerns you might have about the cultural exchange with Tlaxcala.
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Dates and Cost:
Ten to fifteen Herron High School students, and faculty members, will participate in our exchange experience in
the spring of 2020 from approximately March 21st to April 4th in Tlaxcala, Mexico (Dates are tentative) Insituto
Independencia students will be here in May dates are still tentative..
Students from Independencia will come to attend Herron High School and experience our great city for two
weeks in May, 2020. Faculty will host the visiting faculty and students will host the students in their homes.
Please understand that this is step one of a lengthy process. Please encourage your student to write his or her
personal statement as soon as possible. We hope to have completed the process and determined the student
eligibility before winter break.
The total cost for the trip last year was $1,590.00. This includes air fare and the cost of events put on at Herron.
This year, costs are expected to be similar with a variation of less than $100.00. While your student is in Tlaxcala,
the host family will provide all meals, snacks and will also pay for all activities planned for your student. The cost
of the trip does not include extra money for souvenirs or gifts.
Please feel free to contact the people below with questions regarding Tlaxcala or Instituto Independencia.
Atticus Westerfeld: [email protected]
Robin Knop: [email protected]
www.institutoindependencia.com
Indianapolis Classical Schools
Calendar 2020-2021
First Semester, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 – Friday, December 18, 2020
AUGUST
Thursday, Aug 6 ICS Parent Orientation; New parents 5:30-6:30 .m.; Returning parents 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tues., Aug. 11 Student Schedule Pick-up – 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; School picture day; Faculty Preparation Day
Wednesday, Aug 12 OPENING DAY of school; 9:00 a.m.–C Day; HHS and RHS Senior Retreats
Tuesday, Aug 25 Meet the Teacher Night, Riverside HS; 6:00 p.m.–Early dismissal, 1:30 p.m. No 5th period
Wednesday, Aug 26 Meet the Teacher Night, Herron HS; 6:00 p.m.–Early dismissal, 1:30 p.m. No 5th period
SEPTEMBER
Monday, Sep 7 SCHOOL CLOSED – Labor Day
Friday, Sep 25 NO SCHOOL for students, Professional Development
OCTOBER
Thursday, Oct 8 Benchmark Exams; (B1) and (B2) 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. – Early dismissal; No 5th period
Friday, Oct 9 Benchmark Exams; (A1) and (A2) 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. – Early dismissal; No 5th period
Monday, Oct 12 Benchmark Exams; (A3) and (A4) 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. – Early dismissal; No 5th period
Tuesday, Oct 13 Benchmark Exams; (B3) and (B4) 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. – Early dismissal; No 5th period
Wednesday, Oct 14 PSAT (Sophomores and Juniors), College Visit Day (Seniors), Freshman 101 (Freshmen)
Thurs-Mon, Oct 15-19 SCHOOL CLOSED – Fall Break
Tuesday, Oct 20 Classes resume at 9:00 a.m.
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, Nov 4 Herron High School Open House – Early dismissal both schools; 1:30 p.m. No 5th period
Riverside High School Parent-Teacher Conferences; 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Nov 5 Riverside High School Open House– Early dismissal both schools; 1:30 p.m. No 5th period
Herron High School Parent-Teacher Conferences: 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 6 NO SCHOOL for students; Parent-Teacher Conferences both schools; 9:00 a.m.-Noon
Friday, Nov 20 Early dismissal; 2:00 p.m. No 5th period
Mon-Tues, Nov 23-24 NO SCHOOL for students; Faculty Professional Development
Wed-Fri, Nov. 25-27 SCHOOL CLOSED – Thanksgiving Break
Mon, Nov 30 Classes resume at 9:00 a.m.
DECEMBER
Monday, Dec 14 Semester Final Exams; (A1) and (A2); 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. – Early dismissal; No 5th period
Tuesday, Dec 15 Semester Final Exams; (B1) and (B2); 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. – Early dismissal; No 5th period
Wednesday, Dec 16 Semester Final Exams; (A3) and (A4); 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. – Early dismissal; No 5th period
Thursday, Dec 17 Semester Final Exams; (B3) and (B4); 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. – Early dismissal; No 5th period
Friday, Dec 18 Exam Make-Up Day. No classes; End of First Semester.
Mon, Dec 21-Fri, Jan 1 SCHOOL CLOSED – Winter Break
Second Semester, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 – Monday, June 7, 2021
JANUARY
Monday, Jan 4 NO SCHOOL for students – Professional Development Day
Tuesday, Jan 5 Classes resume at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, Jan 18 SCHOOL CLOSED - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
FEBRUARY
Wednesday, Feb 10 Parent-Teacher Conferences both schools; 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.–Early dismissal 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb 11 Parent-Teacher Conferences both schools; 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Early dismissal 1:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb 12 SCHOOL CLOSED – Presidents’ Weekend [Snow day make-up]
Monday, Feb 15 SCHOOL CLOSED – Presidents’ Day
MARCH
Monday, Mar 22 Benchmark Exams; A1- 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon; A2-1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Mar 23 Benchmark Exams; B1- 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon; B2-1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Mar 24 Benchmark Exams; A3- 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon; A4-1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Thursday, Mar 25 Benchmark Exams; B3- 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon; B4-1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. No 5th period
Fri, Mar 26-Fri, Apr 2 SCHOOL CLOSED – Spring Break (Classes resume Monday, April 5)
APRIL
Monday, April 5 Classes resume at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, April 23 NO SCHOOL for students – Indianapolis Classical Schools Symposium
MAY
Wednesday, May 19 HHS Commencement; Class of 2021; 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 24 RHS Commencement; Class of 2021; 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 31 SCHOOL CLOSED, Memorial Day
JUNE
Tuesday, Jun 1 Semester Final Exams; (B1) and (B2); 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. – Early dismissal; No 5th period
Wednesday, Jun 2 Semester Final Exams; (A1) and (A2); 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. – Early dismissal; No 5th period
Thursday, Jun 3 Semester Final Exams; (B3) and (B4); 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. – Early dismissal; No 5th period
Friday, Jun 4 Semester Final Exams; (A3) and (A4); 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. – Early dismissal; No 5th period
Monday, Jun 7 Exam Make-Up Day. No classes; End of Second Semester
SUMMER ACADEME 2021 Mon, Jun 14 – Thurs, Jul 1 Summer Academe Session I Wed, Jul. 14 – Fri, Jul. 30 Summer Academe Session II
