We were one of the first families in the inaugural school year of Highland Academy. At the time we did not know what we were embarking upon, actually we were in the pre-school program as our daughter was three. However, eight years later we are still here. While there are fine public schools in Galloway,
... Read more the experience here at Highland has been so great for our daughter's development that we could not change course. The family atmosphere and the cloesness of the student body is a joy to behold. The style of learning which allows the children to go as far as their minds will take them, as opposed to stopping where a curriculum might dictate, is tremendous. Also special is that the school will allow a child to explore diverse and unique interests which might not be afforded or encouraged in a traditional school environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/15/09
Our son has attended Highland Academy for the past five years. Our main reason for choosing Highland is the academic advantages it offers to our son. The small class size and teacher-student ratio allows students to advance further with their academics. For example, our son is reading two grades above
... Read more his age and doing math problems and learning basic science that would not be offered to him if he were at public school .Students at Highland consistently score well above the average on national testing such as the Iowa exams. In addition to academic excellence, Highland exposes the children to the arts and humanities by visiting the Academy af Natural History and Science, Franklin Institute and the Phila. Art museum each year. In the spring every child participates in a school play. Teachers and staff provide a caring, safe learning environment. Dr. Jeannette Reilly and Dr. David Hall Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/13/09
We have had our children enrolled in Highland Academy for the past two years. The school excells in creating a warm and caring environment that fosters academic achievement, the school also engages all the children in art, music, dance, and theater. The teacher/student ratio and class size are great,
... Read more both of my girls are able to learn at their own pace- children are not bored or overwhelmed a Highland Academy. (Highland Academy is an especially great environment for bright children who would be bored in large classrooms.) The school also has many enrichment trips and activities: theater, museums, etc. and the standardized test scores are excellent! The dedicated staff and family like atmopsphere make Highland Academy an excellent school! If you are searching for a new school Highland Academy deserves consideration! Letitia Nilan & Jason Seelig Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/17/08
My sons have been in Highland Academy for 5 years and there is no better place for children to learn and grow in our area. Children are traeted with respect and their opinions are valued. Students graduate the school with an ability to rationalize and think through situations as opposed to simply repeating
... Read more facts. The cyclical mentoring between the younger and older students is a real asset as the younger children are exposed to the behaviors and academic standards they should strive for and the older students are taught patience and compassion as they help the younger students with lesson and at play time. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/14/08
Our son is in his third year at Highland Academy and absolutely loves the school. The small class size, individual attention, caring staff and great parents make Highland Academy a true winner. HA students consistently score above average on national tests which is not suprising given the staff's challenging
... Read more and nurturing approach to instruction. The school does a good job of exposing the children to the arts and humanities in a way that public schools just cannot achieve. All of the children participate in the school's annual spring musical and all students receive instruction in art, music, drama and foreign languages. The dedicated staff do an outstanding job in organizing group activities such as the annual student art show, holiday caroling, school trips and involving the children in charitable endeavors. We highly recommend Highland Academy to any parent who is serious about their child's education. -Cormac Morrissey, P.E., P.P. and Denise Morrissey, Special Education Teacher, PRMS Read less
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leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Galloway schools — Highland Academy is located at 600 E Mossmill Rd, Galloway NJ 08205. 600 E Mossmill Rd is in the 08205 ZIP code in Galloway, NJ Highland Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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