Who are we?
What is a Charter school? A public school — open to all! These schools are started by interested parents, educators, business and/or community leaders. Each school is created with its own unique curricula and is authorized by a state university or interested community leaders. These schools are accountable for meeting all academic standards as well as management of their budget. Flanner House Charter was authorized by the Mayor of Indianapolis in 2002. The school made history by being one of the first four charter schools in the state of Indiana.
The school provides all students with a high level of academic skills to prepare them for lives of vision and consequence in the 21st century. Students are provided with a positive learning environment, challenging each individual to maintain the highest traits which are distinctly human: reason, creativity, curiosity, and compassion.
Teachers are licensed and regularly attend professional development from various organizations including: Children’s Museum, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the University of Indianapolis.
Student performance on the state mandated assessment was extremely gratifying. Flanner House Elementary received high accolades for outstanding standardized test scores Flanner House Elementary was granted a charter renewal by the mayor of Indianapolis to continue exemplary education for at least another seven years. Flanner House Elementary also received high accolades for outstanding standardized test scores.
The school continues to offer a program and environment that draws out the artist, musician, and poet in each student. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra selected FHES as a partner school. The Indianapolis Symphony makes available to the school artists, musicians and other members from the art community to provide educational experiences and opportunities.
The School staff, Board, students, parents and community share in the success of the school. Parents continue to volunteer and take part in school functions and activities. Flanner House continues its reputation for outstanding parent and community participation as we are continuously provided with gifts and other monetary contributions for field trips and etc. .
