Highmeadow Common Campus School

As a first time kindergarten parents we have been very pleased with Highmeadow. The staff's overall enthusiasm for creating a dynamic environment for children and the creativity taken to do that is so far truly stellar. I was concerned that as working parents the opportunities to participate would be limited but have been pleased with the wide variety of ways to become involved. I would encourage any Farmington Hills parent to participate in the yearly lottery to send their child to Highmeadow.
--Submitted by a parent

I disagree. Our school only had a few changes and the culture is the same. You sound disgruntled to me.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is getting worse since the new elementary structure. A lot of new teachers from different FH schools are taking over and number of students per class is climbing up. Quality is not as great as it used to be.
--Submitted by a parent

The reason I chose Highmeadow for my two children is the compacted curriculum. It is the same curriculum as the rest of the schools in our district, but it is taught in a shorter amount of time each day. This is so important for keeping bright kids interested and actively learning, but at the same time kids who need additional instruction are able to get it. In the time that is "left over" from compacting the basic curriculum, kids in second grade and up choose from a variety of enrichments. As examples, my daughter has taken one on sign language, one on Caldecott winners, and one on inventors. The school as a whole is very cohesive, all the teachers are committed to doing whatever is best for each and every child, and the principal is a dynamo of organization, creativity, and problem solving.
--Submitted by a parent

My child attends this school. I can see that the teachers are really involved with the children. The staff seem to be okay. Very professional. The staff could be more friendly. Parent involvement seems to be a huge thing here. The principal is on top of everything. There are lots of cliques between parents and teachers. And if you normally are not at the school on a daily basis, the staff are not too friendly. Extracurricular activities are many. However, the school does not take into account that most parents are working. They dont make it so working parents can participate with families. Otherwise, a decent school
--Submitted by a parent

My two children goes to HCC. Even though I work in MA I am keeping my family in FPS shcool district because of this school. They love it. The principal is an astonishing woman. Takes very good care of the children and parents.
--Submitted by Ravi Cherukuri, a parent

I attended HCC for five years, and I loved it!! The teachers will go out of there way to help you with whatever is troubling you (giving up there lunch break etc.) , Woot Woot!! Go Mrs. Farber!!! (Sorry had to do that) They also have peer mediators and safety to help you. The Principal is very fun, and there are loads of things you can sign up for. @-} Always plant the tulip right side up!
--Submitted by a student

My first child Attended HCC for the first time last year. She loved it. My wife and i only have positive things to say about the school so far. Now my other daughter was able to get into the school and she started this year as well. So far so good.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids have been going to this school for 3 years now. There is no school transportation, class size should be reduced to increase focus on students, the lottery system makes it open to all kinds of students and not necessarily the best students. The curriculum is in line with the public schools and I wouldn't recommend anyone that this is anyway close to a private school.
--Submitted by a parent

high standards and dedicated teachers, especially with special needs students... adhd
--Submitted by a parent