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Parent Reviews (4 reviews)
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My child attended this school from 2-5 grade and it was a wonderful experience. The school has been in operation for thirty years, and so it knows what it does best. Based on the One Room Schoolhouse philosophy, the school has a garden, animals (dogs and chickens) and celebrates holidays in a quaint, old fashioned way: Community Thanksgiving, Christmas play, talent show. Teachers tailor curriculum to meet individual child needs. Basic assignments do repeat (biography unit, studying geography, etc) but each year a child's needs are moved up a level. Strong sense of safety, community, and family. Great transition for a child whose needs might be better met in a non-traditional fashion. Big personalities on behalf of the staff --- just like family, it makes learning distinct, individual and fun.
Highland Free School has a philosophy that respects each child as a unique learner, and honors the idea that every student needs to be given the time to bring his/her ideas and thoughts to fruition. What I am even more impressed with is the emphasis on basic skills while the school develops curriculum that also appeals to the 'higher nature' of students.
The school is ok, however, the director has control issues. Everything must be his way or no way. He can be very hard to deal with. They've recently expanded by doubling their size and this has changed a lot about the school. It used to be a small community but now the director is more concerned with how he's going to handle double the work than what is really best for the kids. The ciriculum is the same every year. My child has been there 3 years and even though he changed teachers once, he still does the same work and assignments every year. This school is not for everyone and be careful with the director, he has his best interests in mind, not the kids. No art, sports or other activities either. Only 3 teachers total.
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