I have already graduated from Highlands, and I attend a different high school. I remember when I was growing up there (since preschool), I could not wait to get out of there! But now that I am attending a different school, I realize that I really miss everyone there. The principals and most of the administrative
... Read more staff are pretty unreliable, but all of the students look up to their teachers. Most of the teachers there really care about you, not just how you're doing in school, but what's happening outside of it. They talk to you, and don't just do the minimal work of teaching you, because that's what they're getting paid for! The only bad thing is that they rip everyone off. Everything is extremely overpriced. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/01/09
My child attended the Pre-school. The lack of communications between teachers and administrators to parents are very frustrating. Parents are not being told which 'teacher' are licensed teachers and which are TAs. They don't follow the daily scheduled activities. When asked about my child's daily
... Read more activities, the 'teachers' mostly ingored or gave vague answers. For the amount of money I pay each month, I would like to at least expect a weekly report on what my child does during the day. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/13/09
My daughter is attending the Pre-school at Highlands Christian and I feel proud about sending my daughter here. All the teachers and staff are really involved and this is reflected in each child's personality. You never come across an unhappy face here. Not only is there an emphasis on learning but
... Read more on morals as well. Thank you to all the staff and teachers for bringing out the best in our kids! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/15/09
So far so good. My son is in the preschool program and he loves to got o school every day. And the teachers are nice.
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Posted by a parent on 08/06/08
My kids are in 2nd grade. This is the 3rd private school I moved them to and so far the best! I have high expectations for my kids' education academically and personally. Here at Highlands, I think my expectations are met.The curriculum is challenging and advanced. In 2nd grade, they are using 3rd
... Read more grade's textbooks for Language, Spelling and Vocabulary. Although they adapt to the California Standards for math, but the level of thinking and ability of problem solving that involved is way more advanced than the old school my kids attended. My son used to say,' At my old school, I can do the works with my eyes closed, ears plugged and mind shut down, but here at Highlands, I need to think.' My kids are happy at Highlands, because their minds get challenged when they want to, they can learn new things everyday when their minds are eager to. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/15/08
I have a nephew and a niece who attended Highlands from Pre-K through 8th Grade with both of them going on to attend other private high schools. They were accepted at all schools to which they applied scoring extremely high on the enterance exams, w/my niece receiving a scholarship for hers. I have
... Read more a nephew graduating from 8th grade this year and as he has consistently achieved a 3.9 avg all years at Highlands and I expect that he too, will gain enterance to wherever he applies. They've loved their time at Highlands and were torn about moving on. As an active Family member I have always been extremely supportive of the kids and feel that they have gotten an excellent education, both scholastically and personally. Because of the close knit structure Highlands provides, the kids have developed and maintained close relationships w/their teachers and peers. Send your kids - Read less
Posted by a other on 01/08/08
Highlands is a great school. I've been attending this ever since I was in Pre-K. Now I am in 6th grade. I will be leaving next year to attend a public school. It's hard leaving everything behind because I know most of the teachers and they know me, all my great friends are there and I know where everything
... Read more is. Attending this christian school taught me so much. I would never forget the days I was in Highlands Christian Schools. This school teaches great discipline and self-control. Even though there are many rules, you will have fun obeying them. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/21/07
I attended highlands from preschool until my sophomore year in high school. I am currently a student at terra nova. there isn't enough i can say about my time at highlands. its a great place to send your kids to grow up in a very controlled and warm environment. the friends I have made at highlands extended
... Read more not only from my peers but also as high up as to the administration. I still keep a very close relationship with all those I've met there. on the other hand highlands college prep is not as up to par to its middle and elementary schools. theres is still a lot of improvements that need to be met; including extra curricular activities, its own building, number of students and teachers, and just an overall system. in my opinion highlands is the best place to send your child until they reach high school. Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/21/07
My children went there for Pre-K and 1st semester of Kindergarden. Academically, it is a top notch schhol. When we switched my daughter to a public school, they said that she was reading, writing, math at a second grade level. I do feel that it is a bit rigorous academically, but isn't that what they're
... Read more there for? My only knock is that there is no financial aid provided for low income families, and with high tuition, you'd think they would be able to provide for some people. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/02/07
Both my kids have been attending Highlands since their pre-k days and have never appeared stressed out. They enjoy going to school and are both more upset when we pick them up since this cuts down on their time with their friends. Most of the kids are well behaved and always greet the parents as we
... Read more pick up our respective students. My kids enjoy their extracurricular activities i.e. piano lessons, bell choir, golf and swimming lessons (during summer). I agree that some of the rooms need more windows but this is why they are moving their upper grade classes to a different location so that the lower grades will have more rm. Highlands is expensive but worth every penny! Our kids are our best contribution to the community. Read less
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