Highland Prep sets High Goals for the Institution, as well as Teachers and Students

Highlands Prep sets High Goals for the Institution, as well as Teachers and Students

 

 

Further Highland Prep Academic Goals

The Schools of the Future Committee of the National Association of Independent Schools Commission on Accreditation has created a list of 7 essential abilities that students should demonstrate as a result of their education.  The faculty and administrative staff at Highland Prep are dedicated to guiding students to the realization of all of these invaluable scholastic goals.  As can be seen, these skills are indispensable for the development of life-long learners and contributing world citizens.  As is evident in our class outlines and syllabi, the curriculum at HPS has been constructed to meet these rigorous standards:

 

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES

 

Analytical and creative thinking and problem solving

Identify, manage, and address complex problems

Detect bias, and distinguish between reliable and unsound information

Control information overload

Develop cross disciplinary knowledge and perspectives

Use trial and error to test solutions to problems

Synthesize and adapt

 

 Oral and written communication

 a)    Listen attentively

 b)   Speak effectively

 c)   Write clearly and concisely

 

Leadership and Teamwork

 

a)   Initiate new ideas

b)   Facilitate group discussions, forge concensus, and negotiate outcomes

c)   Coordinate tasks, manage groups, and delegate responsibilities

d)   Implement decisions and meet goals  

 

Digital and Quantitative Literacy

  

a)  Understand , use, and apply digital technologies

 b) Use multimedia resources to communicate

 

 

 Global Perspective

   

a)  Develop open-mindedness regarding the values and traditions of others.

b)  Study and understand non-Western history, politics, religion, and culture.

c)  Adaptability, Initiative, and Risk-Taking

d)  Develop entrepreneurial literacy

 

Integrity and Ethical Decision Making

 

a)  Foster integrity, honesty, fairness and respect

b) Exhibit moral courage in confronting unjust situations

Highlands Preparatory School Opening Fall 2011

Families searching for a competitive, college preparatory residential boarding school will have a new school to consider when Highlands Preparatory School opens its doors for the 2011-2012 school year.  Offering the best of both worlds, Highlands Prep is structured to accommodate day students, full-time boarding students or weekday students.  Located on 200 acres, 75 miles north of Atlanta in Dahlonega, Georgia, Highlands Prep will offer the comfort and familiarity of a small town community along with its close proximity to the cultural and educational resources a major metropolitan area can offer.

Highlands Prep is positioned to become a regional destination for families looking for a school environment for a child eager to test their independence and begin to manage their educational odyssey.  Catering to students grades 8-12, the school is designed to maintain a low teacher-to-student ratio enabling Highlands Prep’s academic department to thoroughly assess the abilities of the incoming student and place them in the appropriate class on the proper academic path.  By providing a challenging and rewarding college preparatory curriculum, Highlands Prep will establish itself as an institution dedicated to the development of life-long learners fully prepared for the demands of the 21st century.  The curriculum will feature individualized, structured course work designed to play to the strengths and address areas of opportunities for each student.

Highlands Prep will provide the outstanding student with multiple paths to achievement beyond the classroom and grade level.  Challenging accelerated honors courses along with access to on-line, accredited college courses through the University of Nebraska, taught by university level instructors, facilitated by Highlands Prep faculty, will provide valuable credit toward a college degree.   SAT courses will be built into the curriculum and Highlands Prep will also feature a Learning Center to accommodate students requiring additional support in a given subject.

A two-semester professional development/leadership course will be offered to provide exposure to the skills and competencies required to be successful in a chosen profession.  In addition to excellent academics, Highlands Prep will offer a competitive sports program where everyone makes the team. 

The Adventure Enrichment activities available each week will complement the school’s strong focus on Environmental Science offerings. 

Interested families are encouraged to visit the school’s website:

www.highlandspreparatoryschool.com

For more information and to set up an informational tour,

please call 706-864-5907.