The Highlands School

For the money you pay for this school you just do not get what you pay for. The leadership is lacking so much and there is hardly any discipline or no accountability for the students who do break the rules. If you have money your in and they don't want to loose you but if your a good, solid family who can just pay tuition and not give any more to there many fund raisers than your ignored and your opinion does not matter. The formation that they strive for just does not happen either. The two teachers my children had were wonderful but they do have a lot of teacher turn over.
—Submitted by a parent

Everything about The higlands school is awesome! From the challenging curriculum to very truly caring teachers, to a very smart and organized principal that has a geniune love for education and the students. We are all like a familly. We all know each other. No doubt about it - this school is hard, and may not be for everyone. Those that graduate from THS will have a foundation for life- and to entry into the best colleges and universities in the country.
—Submitted by a parent

Our child has attended the highlands for three years. Preschool was fine, lower school and middle school a major disappointment. Most programs are run by parent volunteers, facilities are below par and tuition is high. Teacher turnover is high-some teachers stay only a year, others have left mid year-very disruptive to the students. Security is lax. Many entrances to the school are not locked. The catholic 'formation' at the school is aimed at convincing children as young as 5 to commit their life to the priesthood or as a servant of God.
—Submitted by a parent

We have had 3 children at the Highlands for eight years. We have seen the school go through many changes over the years. We chose the school because of its strong academics and catholic formation. The school's current motto is 'Educating the Leaders of Tomorrow - Today'. The school is struggling with trying to be a 'college prep' shcool educating and developing leaders when it is run more like a 1950's catholic school where students are seen but not heard. The school is well suited for students who have no academic or discipline issues. The aministration is neither qualified nor capable of 'turning around' an at risk student. Discipline is not handled in a consistent manner. The Regnum Christi have little respect for the students. Academics have suffered greatly with teacher turn-over due to conflicts with the headmaster. A great deal of frustration is felt by both parents and teachers.
—Submitted by a parent

I have been at The Highlands School for ten years now. Two of my three children have graduated from The Highlands and my youngest will graduate this May. The Highlands School has not only provided my children with the acedemics to go on to great Universities such as The University of Notre Dame and University of Dallas, But more importantly, it has provided them with the human and Spritual formation in which to perservere with integrity! What a joy to see your children live with the great respect for themselves and others. Children at The Highlands School receive more than a great education in Math, Science, and Literature, They learn to live their lives with integrity, leadership and great love for their faith! Imagine what these children will do in the future! The sky is the limit!! My family has truly been blessed to have found a school such as The Highlands.
—Submitted by Maureen, a parent

A very good school. New programs and activities are being added every year. The school is focused on continuous improvement. Drama Club, rugby team, girls softball and soccer teams are being formed and expanded. A great school for academics, athletics, and spiritual/character formation. The students are challenged to incorporate good morals, ethics, and values into their lives. So far, my wife and I have been very pleased with The Highlands School.
—Submitted by Charles Sawczyn, a parent

The Greatest School that we have experienced. Wonderful Challenging Academics as well as Beautiful Catholic Formation for the Children. Love the Catholic Kids Net, Inc Kids for Jesus Program.
—Submitted by a parent