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

Our community is made up of families with many different backgrounds, cultures, values, and perspectives. Our belief is that by embracing diversity, we expand our understanding of others, stimulate learning and growth, and connect with one another and the world.