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Boarding options & visas

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The Highland School is both a Boarding and Day school.  We have a variety of boarding options based on how far away you live from the school and whether you are from the US or another country.

The dormitory is the newest building on the campus. It was built in 2008 and opened in the spring of 2009. All of the decisions from architectural design to paint color were decided by a committee of staff, students, and board members. It has four bedrooms roomy enough to house 2-3 students in each room. It has a large living area and kitchen. Staff and students living in the dorm have their own meetings to decide everything from rules to meal planning. The dorm has a large porch that looks over the other buildings on campus.

International Boarding Students and Visas

Our international boarding program has grown since our founding in 1981. We have hosted students from Japan, Germany, France, and Spain. Students can come live in the dormitory for a year at a time (to have a temporary international experience) or make a permanent transfer and enroll through graduation. International students are invited to stay with Highland School families during holidays and breaks. The admissions process for international students is longer due to additional paperwork for the US government. This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.

Long Distance Boarding Students

This boarding option is available to U.S. students too far away to go home for weekends or short breaks.    The admissions process for these students is also different. Due to the distance, we understand a visit may be difficult but we encourage families to come for a visit or attend our 10 day summer camp.  If students do not have a visiting week, the admissions interview is done using internet video or phone.

5 Day Boarding Students

Students who live too far away to commute but do not want to be full time boarding students can take advantage of our new 5-day Boarding Program. Fees and transportation are individualized based on the needs of the family.  Please contact the school for more information.

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Experience democracy in America

The Highland School is proud to announce our new international boarding program! We are looking for students from around the world to join our American day and boarding students. If you would like the chance to improve your English skills or experience American culture, come for a semester or year. Or come for your whole education if you'd like to earn a diploma from The Highland School.

Social learning and social networking

We have launched a rapidly growing online social network with students, staff, parents, alumni, community members, and friends of the school uploading profiles. Our online social network allows us  to easily share what's going on at the school and is an excellent way for students to connect with people in our extended social network who may work in a field or have special knowledge of a student's area of interest.

Maple Landvoigt, M.D. (‘93)

“My time at Highland had a significant impact on my career by cultivating problem solving skills as well as giving me the opportunity to develop self-discipline and persistence in pursuing my goals.”

Jodi Smith ('95)

"While at Highland, I learned to be accountable to other school members and myself which has helped me in my life be a strong, confident, open-minded wife and mother."

Noel McCutchan ('98)

"As a young EMT, the ability I learned at Highland to interact with different age groups and be responsible allowed me to gain the confidence and trust of both my co-workers and patients."

In 2006 our General School Meeting voted to take the first steps toward creating Highland's exciting new international democratic boarding program. In Spring 2009, the ribbon was cut on our new, very comfortable, home-style dormitory. With the completion of a our gymnasium in Spring 2010, The Highland School has finished its most recent phase of physical expansion and is now in the midst of a planned rise in enrollment. Apply online for our boarding and day programs or call for our free play group on Thursdays for children under 6.

Keep summer camp in mind!

Our sleepaway summer camp is a great way to try a democratic experience! Campers plan all kinds of activities and trips during their week on our 500 acre campus. Let us know if you want details about Summer Camp 2011 when they become available in the spring!

Highland in the news!

The Highland School was recently profiled on West Virginia Morning, a program on West Virginia Public Radio. Reporter Erica Peterson spent the day meeting students and staff, sitting in on meetings, and asking numerous questions about life at Highland.

Contact us

THE HIGHLAND SCHOOL
Route 83 Box 56
Highland, WV 26346
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(304) 869-3250
info@thehighlandschool.org
admissions@thehighlandschool.org