The Highlands School Provides Gender Specific Education on a Co-Ed Campus
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ACADEMICS: College Preparatory curriculum in a faith-filled environment that College Acceptance: The Highlands School provides gender specific education on a Co-ed campus. Academic Excellence with personalized attention, 100% college placement. AP Agnes Scott College, Newman University, Uni- classes, classes with a low student to teacher ratio. Named one of the versity of Arizona, Angelo Maria University, “Top 50 Catholic High Schools in the U.S.” for four years in a row— 1451 E. Northgate Drive North Carolina State University, University of SCHOOL PROFILE 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. Accredited by Texas Catholic Conference Irving, TX 75062 Dallas, Arizona State University, Pennsylvania Education Department (TCCED) and Southern Association of Col- (972) 554-1980 State University, University of Denver, Austin The school is directed by the Legionaries of Christ, an leges and Schools (SACS) international congregation of priests. The Highlands College, Randolph-Macon College, University School is part of a network of more than 195 Legion- of Houston, Ave Maria University, Regis Uni- ary schools and Universities worldwide. The mission Advanced Placement Courses: AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP versity, Univ. of the Incarnate Word, Barry Uni- of The Highlands is to form young men and women History, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP English, AP Latin, and AP Po- versity, Rice University, University of Kentucky, who will be leaders capable of carrying the Gospel into litical Science Baylor University, Saint Louis University, Uni- all fields of society. Integral formation, personal atten- versity of Mississippi, Benedictine College, tion, leadership training, an extensive sports program, commu- Saint John’s College, University of Nebraska, Foreign Languages: Spanish and Latin nity service, and opportunities for foreign travel: these elements Bentley College, Saint Mary’s University, Uni- come together to provide our students with a school experience versity of New Orleans, Christendom Uni- which will prepare them well for the future. Academic coordi- Extracurricular Activities: Choir, Drama Club, Journalism, versity, Saint Thomas Moore College, Univer- nators and deans of students assist each student with academic Model UN, National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Student Ambassa- sity of North Texas, Creighton University Sam and human formation. We are blessed to have two Legionary dors, Student Council, and Yearbook Houston University, University of Notre Dame, priests who devote themselves full time to the spiritual and sac- Franciscan University, Smith College, Uni- ramental lives of our students. In addition, regular one-to-one versity of Oklahoma, Georgetown University, spiritual guidance is available for students in middle and upper Southern Methodist University, University of grades. Pennsylvania, George Mason University, Spel- man College, University of the South, Ithaca SCHOOL FACTS (2013): College, Springhill College, University of South Local Area Carolina, Louisiana State University, Syracuse School Website: www.thehighlandsschool.org University, University of Saint Thomas, Loyola YearSCHOOL Established: FACTS: 1986 “Students are formed to be mature, responsible young men In the heart of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, you will find Irving, University, Chicago, Tarleton State University, Grade Levels: PK-12 and women with solid Christian values. The Highlands TX. Founded in 1903, it currently has a population of a little over 200 University of Texas, Arlington, Loyola Uni- SchoolSchool Population: Website: Co-Ed School prepares students to assume leadership roles thousand people. Irving is part of the Metroplex which has a popula- versity, New Orleans, Texas A&M University, DayPhone School/Boarding Number: Day School in a competitive and changing world. The school University of Texas, Austin, Magdalen Col- Year Established: tion of just over 6 million people. It is one of the largest Metroplex in Total Student Enrollment: 516 lege, Texas Christian University, University of Grade Levels: develops leadership qualities through virtue the nation. You will find just about everything you would need in the StudentSchool in Population: High School: 125 education, mentoring and supporting DFW area. From shopping, to dining, to entertainment, they have it Texas, Dallas, Marquette University, Texas Tech CollegeTotal StudentAcceptance: Enrollment: 100% students participation in the all. University, University of Tulsa, Texas Women’s FacultyStudent and in HighStaff: School: 55 Leadership Training University, Tulane University, Miami Univer- Teacher/StudentCollege Acceptance: Ratio: 1:10 sity, Vanderbilt University, Midwestern State Faculty and Staff: Program.” Closest Major Airport: SAT/ACT Average Score: SAT1636 / ACT 24 University, Villanova University, Trinity Uni- Teacher/Student Ratio: Dallas/Ft Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) - 15 Miles versity, Tulane University Intl.SAT/ACT Student Average Enrollment: Score: 38 Fall/SpringTotal Intl. StudentAcceptance: Enrollment: Both ESL(Tutor):Fall/Spring Acceptance: No Intl. Student Acceptance Requirements: Transportation:SLEP/TOEFL,Score: No ESL: Tuition, Fees, and Host Family Stipend Dress Code: Uniform ☑ USA Application Forms- Completed and Signed Transportation: - Dress Code: Please contact the USA Program ☑ School Application-Completed and Signed ATHLETICS: office for the current amount ☑ The deadline is February 7th. (Rolling) Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, - Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, and Volleyball [email protected] ☑ ISEE Test Required ☑ Personal Interview - Phone or SKYPE Southwest The Highlands School Southwest.