Portrait of a High Meadows Student

At High Meadows School, curious and engaged learners make the most of a curriculum and campus devoted to inquiry and experience-based learning. Applicant students and families are evaluated by our admission committee based on their fit with our programs and philosophies.

• Has a strong academic foundation and love of learning
• Is naturally curious and motivated
• Can work independently and collaboratively
• Is open-minded, accepting of others, courageous, and empathetic
• Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Succeed in the high school program of their choosing, and are well prepared for college
• Exhibit a perceptive understanding of the larger world
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Think critically, demonstrate creative problem-solving skills, and make the connections necessary to apply knowledge to new situations
• Possess organizational and time management skills
• Have a confident and respectful sense of themselves as individuals and learners
• Demonstrate respectful relationships with their peers, the adults in their lives, and young children
• Make good choices for their personal lives and academic futures

• Embrace our child-centered, globally-focused approach to education
• Believe in our mission and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Participate as partners in their child’s education through positive relationships and communication
• Support the school through engagement, volunteerism, and philanthropy to the best of their ability