The Highlands School

We have been at THS for the last two years. And I strongly recommend the school. It is the place where my children want to be. They really enjoy the environment, the espiritual support and moral values are fantastic. We are building as a family excellent men and women for the future.
—Submitted by a parent

We have three children (7th, 3rd and entering PK3) at The Highlands, our experience at the school has been great. Our children love their school and admire their teachers. As parents we beleive they are being academicaly challenged but more importantly also receive great character and spiritual formation from PK on. The precence of Legionary priests and Consecrated Women is a tremendous example and inspiration for the children as well as resource for us as parents. Overall, we are very pleased with the school and recommend it highly.
—Submitted by a parent

We have four children at The Highlands- soon to be five as of this year! Our children are genuinely excited to attend school every day! The Lower School is solid and challenging, the teachers competent and encouraging and available. I am continually impressed as I see the high school students set good role models for and behave kindly to the younger children. As parents, we are looking forward to- and expecting- a solid Middle School these next few years. The presence of the Legionary priests and Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi have been a blessing to our family in many many ways. Confession and daily Mass is a huge blessing. The academics are challenging and the formation solid.
—Submitted by a parent

I am a seventh grade student at The Highlands School. I started in PreK3 many years ago! There is Confession all the time. I love going to Mass and Communion Service every day. I have really enjoyed all of my teachers. It is easy to stay after school and to ask for help with things I don't understand. I am so glad I am not in a public school. The Highlands School is a really wonderful place.

My children have been at THS for three years and they cannot wait to go to school everyday. The teachers are caring, well-educated, and genuinely care about the formation of the students. The spiritual formation is superb and the community is a wonderful loving family that reaches out with unparalleled generosity and support to all those within it. We are blessed to be a part of this wonderful community and our children's lives are clearly richer for it.
—Submitted by a parent

It has the best environment for kids Pk to High School, Great Catholic education... we love it....
—Submitted by a parent

The Highlands School is a very good school. The children not only gt a great academic education but they learn to be leaders as well. the school teaches so much more than how to get an A ina class room. they teach and form the young minds to be great people and behave with confidence.
—Submitted by a parent

A woman s intuition can go a long way, but when shopping for a school, wife and husband need to make an informed choice. My instincts about Highlands were quite positive and this impression was confirmed when my son had the chance to shadow at the school a few years ago. He simply said, Yeah, mom, I like it. The classes and teachers are good and the classmates are friendly, not phony. Ever since we ve been involved at Highlands and have seen our children grow and compete smartly in all endeavors. In short Highlands offered our kids a quality education and they ve responded! We give high marks to Highlands.
—Submitted by a parent

The Highlands School community is unique. I've never been at a school that is so much like a family. The smaller size allows members of the community to get to know each other better. Parents know the teachers, students know the administrators and everyone is approachable. The small class sizes allow the students to really form a close knit group of friends that includes everyone. It is really a family!

The Highlands School has been a beautiful school community! It truly is a family environment. Each person is welcomed and cared for no matter who they are: parent, teacher, student, staff member, visitor...each person has a place in this community. It is academically rigorous but also focuses on character development and, as it is a Catholic school, spiritual development. Each child is cared for, loved and respected. It is more than just a school: it's a lifestyle. I highly encourage you to check out the schools website: www.thehighlandsschool.org for more information!
—Submitted by a teacher

I have been at the Highlands for a year and have been impressed by the dedication, commitment, and love that I see my colleges teach and work every day. I am thankful for being here and am proud to call myself a member of the Highlands team. The academic standard to which the students are held has always been good, but was raised this past year and there are more improvements marked for the start of the fall semester. I highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a teacher

My children have been attending THS for the past 4 years and couldn't be happier. The children are happy and well adjusted and the education and formation that they have received has been truly amazing. My daughter has been accepted to one of the Top 10 Universities and will start in the fall. THS has outstanding teachers, wonderful formation and top level sports. It's important to keep reviews in perspective. There are many reasons that make people post negative reviews. I am happy with everything here and most importantly, my children are in a place where they thrive and love coming to each day.
—Submitted by a parent

The School means well but fails in many areas. School administrators and key positions have been a revolving door since we have been there for over 8 years. Teacher quality is very inconsistent and school rules seems to change each year. (Note prior post praising the Principal only 3 weeks 5/23 ago and now he is leaving.) Some years there is no PE other years sports are outright cancelled. The Legionary of Christ Priest are great, the sacrements and spiritual direction are always avaialble and the faith is strongly enriched by the priest, brothers and consercrated women, unfortunatley the school's incompetence at many acedemic and extra-curricular activities creates a warped imbalance of formation for our children and raises the question as to the overall leadership of the school. For several years we have supported the school but now see things getting worse , not better. We have multi children at the school and are now leaving the school. Our children's time is precious and we must be custodians of our finances. THS has failed us in the overall education of our children, there are multi-better Catholic/Christian choices elsewhere in the metoplex. A Parent.
—Submitted by a parent

I could not agree more with the post earlier below. Run as fast as you can from here. Its been such a disappointment and we've been there for many years...We are not returning....Terrible leadership, financial disaster, and leadership vacuum. Someone wrote: I do not recommend this school. With every passing year it has gotten worse. We have been at the Highlands for 10 years and every year there is a change in Principal. They have no direction. The school talks allot about Formation, unfortunately majority of the teachers and admin staff have no idea how to lead by example. They focus on negative reinforcement and allow student and teacher verbal bulling. . It's shocking to think that this is a Catholic school. The enrollment numbers keep dropping which has meant elimination of certain arts and sports programs. The Highlands is not an academically strong and do not expect any help from teachers should you notice that your child is not doing well in a specific subject. Submitted by a parent
—Submitted by a parent

The Highlands School is a school sponsored by the Legion of Christ. My experience with the Legion of Christ has covered almost every area of the school: as a student for 14 years; as part of the administration and leadership team for 20 years and I have taught for just a few years. Recently, I am a parent. Why? I have seen great non legionary schools in my life but there is something that makes the difference for me to choose the Highlands for my kids: many years of experience on many areas and in different Legionary schools have shown me the great impact these schools have on its students. All their schools, including The Highlands, work hard to bring great academic curriculum, support and encourage the athletic formation of each student but above all and most importantly, at least for me, it is the Spiritual and Human formation. I am convinced the formation I received during those years at their schools have given me what it takes to be able to successfully lead my own business and even more importantly, to lead a strong marriage and family. I am not alone... I have classmates and friends who are now, great politicians, great businessmen, wonderful husbands and fathers

I have worked at The Highlands for several years and can not say enough about the quality of faculty and administration. Dr. von Weber, the principal, has put together a team of teachers that is as strong as any that you will find DFW, but it's more than just that just about the academics. Each of his teachers understand teaching to be their vocation, not just a job. As a result, you have an environment where the teachers will do whatever it takes to help the students learn and grow into strong Christian leaders and the students and parents trust that the school is always working in their best interest. If I had school-aged children this is where I'd want them to be. You will not find a more dedicated faculty and administration to partner with in the education of your children.
—Submitted by a teacher

I am extremely pleased by the formation my children have had in the lower school. I have three children at The Highlands, and they are so happy to be attending. My sense is that they feel safe and supported by the learning environment. The teachers care about our kids and communicate with us clearly. The extra curricular activities--like homecoming week, field day, etc.--are always anticipated by my children with great enthusiasm. They are learning a quality curriculum in a very safe, wooded, and quiet environment. We are very pleased.
—Submitted by a parent

I have had three of my five children attend and graduate from the Highlands School. It is the plan of my husband and myself for the other two to graduate from here as well. We love that the Highlands offers not only intellectual formation but that solid Catholic values are taught and lived out (by the faculty) at all times. The school holds itself to a high standard in both these areas. My children who have graduated continued to be actively involved in their faith. The seed planted at Highlands will bear enduring fruit (gospel of John).
—Submitted by a parent

The greatest thing about The Highlands School in my opinion is that it is a Catholic school where they actually believe in the teachings of the Catholic Church. At this school it is quite normal for everyone to be loyal to the Catholic tradition and loyal to the Holy Father.
—Submitted by a parent

As a parent of two graduates from The Highlands who have since earned degrees from quality colleges and landed meaningful jobs, I have no doubt that the school's mission is genuine. These two boys have become young men who maintain their core beliefs and are fully engaged in modern society. Integral formation works! Hats off to the Highlands, its mission, and its teachers. p.s.- The new gym was a great addition to a beautiful campus!
—Submitted by a parent