Overview

The academic program at Highland School is designed to provide as complete and cohesive an educational experience from PK to Grade 12 as possible while remaining accessible to students entering at any grade. The core of the academic program is the development of the student's skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and analysis. As the student rises through the grades, specific knowledge becomes an increasingly important part of the academic program, but the focus never shifts from creating active lifelong learners.

The responsibility for the implementation of the academic program is split between the School-wide department chairs and the division heads. The department chairs are responsible for determining what topics and skills are taught at each grade level, and for ensuring that their department's curriculum remains integrated and age-appropriate. The division heads are responsible for ensuring that every teacher in their division follows the curriculum and uses the latest in good teaching practices.

Standards & Accreditation

Highland School is fully accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.

The School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the Secondary School Admissions Test Board and the Educational Records Bureau.