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About Highlands
Our Beliefs
At Highlands, we believe that...
Parents should be involved in the education of their children.
Self-esteem is important for personal growth.
Quality education must be accessible to everyone.
Every individual must be treated with respect and dignity.
Education is a life-long process.
All students can learn.
Education is a shared responsibility and cooperative effort between home, school, and community.
An effective education extends beyond the classroom experience.
Achieving success is the most important motivational experience.
A caring environment nurtures the desire for learning.
Every citizen should be involved in education.
Early childhood education begins the formative process of learning.
Assessment should guide instruction.
Learning experiences are best achieved in a flexible environment.
At Highlands, every student's education should be cultivated by a...
Desire for learning
Comprehensive core of knowledge
Developmentally appropriate curriculum
At Highlands, every student should be able...
To set goals
To be responsible
To communicate with others
To reason and problem solve
To work cooperatively
To make sound decisions
To utilize technology as a tool