The Highlands School

 
 
 
 
Academics - Middle School (Grades 5 - 8)
   
Course List w/descriptions
   

Excellent Curriculum

5th Grade

  • Advanced Math Curriculum
  • Systematic Writing Instruction
  • Music and Art Classes
  • Advanced Spanish Program for native and non-native speakers
6th Grade
  • Advanced Math Curriculum
  • Systematic Writing Instruction
  • Introduction to Latin
  • Interscholastic Sports
  • Music and Art Classes
  • Integrated Technology Instruction
  • Co-curricular Clubs
7th and 8th Grades
  • Opportunities for Advanced Classes in Math, Science and Foreign Language
  • Integrated Technology Instruction
  • Systematic Writing Instruction
  • Interscholastic Sports
  • Elective Fine Arts Classes
  • Co-curricular Clubs
  • Highly Qualified, Experienced Teachers
  • Gender-Specific Classes
  • Personalized Attention
  • Individualized Goal-Setting
  • Typical Class Size: 18
  • Classic and High-quality Literature
  • Weekly Masses and Monthly Eucharistic Adoration

Annual Contests and Competitions

  • Global Elementary Model United Nations
  • AMC 8 Math Competitions
  • Diocesan Speech League
  • Scripps Spelling Bee
  • Writing, Art and Penmanship Contests
  • Math Olympiads
  • Private School Interscholastic Association Competitions
  • Oratory Competitions
  • Science Fair
  • Living Chess Match
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
The Highlands School implements the Integral Formation™ method of education developed
by the Legionaries of Christ.
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