School Overview

Theodore Herzl School of Excellence is located in North Lawndale whose core values are: We Are Scholars. We Are Leaders. We Respect Ourselves, Each Other, and Our Community.

Students and graduates of the Herzl School of Excellence will be scholars, leaders, problem-solvers, and compassionate productive members of our society through a shared, relentless focus on academic excellence and character. 

The Herzl Community commits to sustaining a culture of respect and achievement where learning is rigorous, excellence is the standard, talent is nurtured, success is celebrated, and character is molded and modeled through the principles of the Herzl Doctrine in a conducive, safe, learning environment.

Scholar Creed (Scholar Affirmation)®

I am a scholar and a leader.
I respect my classmates, my teachers, my community, and most of all, myself.
I believe in myself and my ability to learn. 
I have the power to overcome any obstacle that comes my way.
I exude excellence because I am smart, I am talented, and I will achieve.