success for all, by any means necessary.
Our mission
To provide outstanding care to children from all backgrounds while nourishing each child’s intellectual, physical, and emotional development through an authentic academically enriched environment that will prepare students for future success inside and outside the classroom.
the need
The Need: Our public school systems are limited in their capacity to meet the needs of students with disabilities, who have been traditionally underrepresented for years. In 2018, 708 students with varying disabilities were placed in nonpublic schools, many outside the District of Columbia. In the same year the District of Columbia spent over $61 million on nonpublic placements. All students, including those with cognitive and/or behavioral disabilities, have the right to quality education. We must address this gap in our education system.
curriculum focus
Heru Foundation curriculum meets the needs of our student population. Our curricula include: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), Expeditionary Learning, Vocational Education, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), and The Ron Clark Academy House System.
Family engagement
Heru Foundaton acknowledges that the strongest model of education brings together families, schools, and communities to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Our staff includes a family and community outreach team that strives to build healthy relationships with families to ensure that they are an inclusive part of their child’s education. Our approach ensures that students receive a unified message and feel a strong foundation of support both at school and at home.
community input
Heru Foundation believes that its success is rooted in building partnerships with the surrounding community - including students, parents, community leaders, local businesses, and other resources whose ideas and feedback can help to build a strong foundation for our growth. We understand that our student community thrives only when we work to connect with stakeholders and establish ourselves as part of the greater community. For this reason we are committed to fostering relationships with others, and making sure that our school reflects the interests and desires of our community.
honesty. equality. respect. unity.
— Heru Foundation Core Values
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
info@heruacademy.org
Phone
(202) 341-3140