High Meadows School

High Meadows has been a wonderful experience for my whole family. It is everything and more that a school should be.
--Submitted by a parent

I attended High Meadows from preschool-8th grade and I am now a college sophomore. The memories that I have from this amazing school are some of the best memories of my life. What separates High Meadows from the average school is the imaginative learning environment created for the students. We played outside for hours, learned about nature, & learned how to use our creative and intellectual minds from a young age. I attended a public high school and let me tell you the environment that I was raised in at High Meadows is no where near cinderblock classrooms with a 30 min recess. I definitely developed my love for literature (my major) at HM. I had learned every single book I was to read in high school before entering high school because of the amazing Mrs. E-Z! High Meadows taught me to be expressive and independent and I very much disagree with the reviewers that said the children must fit "a mold to belong". That is so far from the truth! The diversity at High Meadows is amazing and the children are taught to have a world perspective from a young age as well. Honestly I cannot think of a better place for someone to grow up. I can't wait to send my future children to High Meadows.

Our child has attended High Meadows for grades 4-8 and our experience has been overwhelmingly positive. Dedicated, caring and talented teachers. Outstanding extracurricular programs (which have improved steadily every year in the time we've been at the school). Some reviewers stated that this is a great school if your child is highly motivated. Very true. I am puzzled by the reviewers who criticize the narrative reports in lieu of traditional report cards. Who could possibly prefer to receive a report card which says "Your child received a B" when instead you can receive an insightful, personalized and detailed written report describing what your child did well, needs to work on, or failed to do during the term? As some parents have observed, this is not a school for every child or every family (what school is?). But if the school's style and philosophy matches your child's needs, the results are incredible.
--Submitted by a parent

High Meadows is an excellent example of what school should be for all students! The inquiry method of learning meets each child individually. After attending public school, my son found his voice at High Meadows! The faculty and staff are among the best in the state, working together to serve each child. Sound to good to be true? It's not! Then there is the campus- the extended classroom 40acres wide! Learn about the world and giving back to your community. Your student will learn about the environment, the community and the world. See your student achieve more than you imagined. As a parent of a middle schooler, I never thought I would say- these might be some of the best years of his life! Middle school- can you imagine? It is a must visit campus!!
--Submitted by a parent

My fifth graders have been to two elementary schools and this one is by far the best. They actually love coming to school, and the teachers know them so well already and respond to who they are. The community is warm, welcoming, and socially and educationally progressive.
--Submitted by a parent

AMAZING!!! The answer the my prayers. I am so happy I pulled my kids out of public school and I have never seen them so happy. The best decision I have ever made!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a teacher and a parent at High Meadows School. This is the school for your children if you want them to be thinkers and active participants in their learning. Our teaching staff is committed to ongoing professional development. We are an International Baccalaureate school which provides the skills, knowledge, and concepts our children need for the 21st century. The beautiful 40-acre campus provides numerous opportunities for hands-on learning and environmental stewardship. This is a community of learners!
--Submitted by a teacher

I can not say enough positive things about High Meadows! I have just re-enrolled my son for his second year, and my daughter went 2 years preschool as well. We drove 45 minutes each way to get there and finally moved to Roswell once we realized we wanted our children to go there as long as possible. I first heard of this school from a child psychologist who had checked out all the preschools in a 30 mile radius and said it was the best --- I was pregnant at the time and wrote down the name. As an educator I had many criteria --- looking at the whole child (especially social skills at this level), developing a love of learning and fostering global awareness, environmental, drama, art, lots of time outside, and more and HM has it all. We LOVE it!!!
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are mediocre. The curriculum is designed for students who are very self-motivated. However, there are many children with behavior issues. This interferes with the entire process. The discipline program is weak at best. The administration seems to contradict themselves often with who they claim to be and who they actually are. Their academics are inquiry-based, but their core knowledge is lacking. I do not agree with the lack of grading, testing, text books, etc. I am a former teacher, and I do believe there are much better schools for the cost.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent school for a motivated student. Globally & evironmentally focused with a whole child development approach to learning. Students individual gifts, talents and leadership skills developed.
--Submitted by a parent