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It’s common to see students of all ages at High Meadows observing, measuring, discussing, and hypothesizing both inside classrooms and outdoors. These activities help them become critical thinkers for whom learning is a natural part of their every day, at school and elsewhere.   Parents regularly share that this type of learning is one of the reasons they selected High Meadows. …

At High Meadows, we have a private school preschool & pre-kindergarten program unlike any other: Recording a caterpillar’s journey to become a butterfly; learning to write your name with items found on nature walks; feeding and playing with campus farm animals; exploring transportation methods around the world; watching how changing seasons affect our pond habitat… these fun, engaging activities are …

At the best private middle schools, programs are consciously designed to motivate kids personally and academically by teaching both life and problem-solving skills. At High Meadows, our middle school (what we call Middle Years) students enroll in mini-courses throughout the year to try something new or pursue a passion. Course offerings vary, but mainstays include debate, music/band ensembles, technology, life skills, …

This school year has just begun, but some families are looking ahead to next school year, signing up for open houses and evaluating the right learning environment and school community for their child. Here’s a primer on some differences between public and private middle school for families considering those grade levels. Class Size A private middle school typically has a …

By Margaret Jones, Associate Head of School When thinking about traditional educational practices in the early years of childhood, the three R’s often come to mind – reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic. These core academic areas are integral to the development of children’s communication through words and figuring with numbers, data and space. Yet, young children are really only beginning their …