Our son started kindergarten at the Highlands last fall and we've been pretty impressed, not just by the entire staff there but the curriculum as well, since day one. There is a great group of dedicated teachers and support staff whose personal and professional mission is to provide a great place for
... Read more learning academics and 'lifeskills' in inspiring and fun ways. I've seen their efforts go beyond their 8-hr work day to prep for their classes, parent-teacher conferences, etc. The principal is quite an inspiration to everyone and parents like me. Parent commitment to supporting the teachers and kids is phenomenal - not just through the PTA. Some local schools have significant CST/API scores, etc. and are not as culturally diverse as the Highlands. Highlands is an academic jewel that reflects both. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/06/07
Our daughter is in kindergarten this year. We have found that, overall, the school is wonderful, with a great curriculum, exceptional parent involvement and warm, caring teachers who instill not only academics, but just as importantly, life skills both in and out of the classroom. The Principal is excellent
... Read more and hands-on and we feel there really is a sense of community to this school. We are quite impressed with the level of parent dedication to their children's success as well as to their school experience. There are many varied programs and activities that encourage student participation and foster a love of learning. We are extremely pleased to be a part of this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/15/07
We think that Highland School is wonderful and works to not only educate their students in basic skills, but works to instill compassion and citizenship in their students. We love the school. But we wish that the teachers' salaries were more competitive to those of surrounding districts since we have
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Posted by a parent on 01/11/07
Excellent school, with plenty of parental involvement. Since the school is situated in a small neighborhood, it also fosters a great sense of community - the 'It Takes a Village' idea. Kids from this school going on to the local middle schools can be identified by their teachers right away - sincere,
... Read more hardworking, with an eagerness to learn. Could always be better - as can everything else of course, but all things considered - academics, teachers, parents, principal, overall quality of development - it would take a good deal to find a better school overall. One of our kids just went to Gr 6 in Borel, and the younger one is now in Gr 4, and both have been very happy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/06
Highlands is an excellent school. My children love it and the staff take pride in what they do
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Posted by a parent on 04/10/06
The teachers at highlands are excellent and the school curriculum is great. My daughter loved school there and she was also getting a quality education in a safe, productive school environment.
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Posted by a parent on 08/15/05
Both of my two children attend Highlands Elementary School and we feel it has high quality of academic programs. We especially are impressed with the dedication and sensitivity of the principal and the teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 08/15/05
All of the parents provide support throughout the school. It seems to be a strong school solid. Lots of high achievers.
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Posted by a parent on 06/12/05
This is a great school - both my kids go here. The Principal is fabulous, parent involvement is really high, the kids are well-behaved, and the teachers are, for the most part, very good. They offer the standard elementary curriculum, with music offered once or twice a month, and weekly in the 5th grade.
... Read more The facilites are very nice, lots of space. All classes go on lots of field trips, always with parent volunteers in attendance. The school scores pretty well on standardized tests. The gifted program is via differentiated instruction, as opposed to pull-out programs. They have classes for visually-impaired students, and some bilingual teachers (Spanish, Japanese). Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/29/05
This school is the best thing ever . everyone is so cooperative .
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San Mateo schools — Highlands Elementary School is located at 2320 Newport St, San Mateo CA 94402. 2320 Newport St is in the 94402 ZIP code in San Mateo, CA The school district for Highlands Elementary School is the San Mateo - Foster City School District. Highlands Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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