Intensive Programs

Students who benefit from an increased level of support and accommodations may enroll in Highland’s Intensive program in each division. These programs are characterized by low student to teacher ratio and individual attention beyond the threshold of typical Learning Support services. Additional fees are charged based on the design of the program.

Lower School Intensive

Lower School students who benefit from individualized instruction can be scheduled in Highland’s Intensive program, giving them additional time in a one-on-one setting. Currently, Lower School Intensive students meet with the Learning Specialist five times a week for targeted instruction. Students are provided with a personalized learning experience to support remediation in core classes with an emphasis on reading and writing skills. Participation in the Intensive program requires private psychoeducational testing as well as a fee of $2,500 per academic year.

Middle School Intensive

Middle School students who benefit from additional academic and executive functioning support can be scheduled in Highland’s Intensive class in lieu of enrollment in a foreign language class by exercising a documented foreign language waiver. The Intensive curriculum includes direct instruction and remediation of core academic skills, technologies to support schoolwork, organization of materials and assignments, and study skill strategies. Participation in the Intensive program requires private psychoeducational testing as well as a fee of $2,000 per semester.

Upper School Intensive

Qualified Upper School students who benefit from additional individualized support can enroll in an Intensive class in place of another elective. The 9th and 10th-grade Intensive classes are taught by Learning Specialists and provide a balance of remediation of skills and support of current coursework. Focused on reading and writing support, the 9th- and 10th-grade Intensive emphasizes supplementing lessons taught in English and history classes. Students receive direct instruction in a small group setting centered on reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, written expression, and active study strategies. Students learn to apply strategies and technology to target assignment completion and bolster note-taking, organization, and time-management skills. Juniors and seniors are eligible to enroll in Highland’s Math/Science Intensive dedicated to supporting coursework in upper math and science courses, such as Algebra II and Chemistry. Intensive classes are worth 0.5 credits per semester and are graded on a pass-fail grading scale. Participation in the Intensive program requires private psychoeducational testing as well as a fee of $2,000 per semester for the 9th/10th Intensive and $1,500 per semester for the Math/Science Intensive.

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