Highlands Christian Schools

My daughter goes to this school now, it’s going on 3 months… I love it here, it’s such a family atmosphere and all the kids are always happy! My daughter loves her teacher miss Josey… She is so patient and shows such love and care to those kids, she knows how to get them all to sit down and listen without being so stern… I love all the art work I get from her and it’s all over my wall at home. Kids really learn here and have tons of fun while doing it. I highly recommend this school! The best choice I have made with my daughters childcare and education.

I was honored to participate in Highlands’ recent ad:
as a graduate of HCS!
I attended HCS from Kindergarten all the way through 8^th grade— at which point there was no option to stay since they hadn’t opened a high school yet. I remember having a wonderful conversation with Mrs. Vernita Shelley towards the end of my 8^th grade year where I got to share with her how sad I was to have to leave and I even said that Highlands should open a high school– I’m glad they eventually did!
My HCS experience gave me a foundation that not only propelled me through to Princeton, but continues to bear fruit in my life. I’ll always, always be grateful for my time there!

I’ve gone to Highlands since I was in Preschool until graduating from the Alma Heights High school (since the merge of the two schools.) Honestly, I love Highlands. No, I’m not just book smart and no, I’m not just street smart– I’m both. The teachers were nice and obviously, you don’t get along with everyone, but all in all it was a great experience. We had chapels and speakers that came to talk to us about some topics. I am well rounded– I have played sports, learned 3 different instruments, and my grades were good because of them. They pushed me to be my best, and I am so thankful. I got to college, and I was ahead of people my own age. I also grew in my relationship with God. I have good morals, good study habits, and an all in all good outlook in life. It’s not going to be easy, but in the end, it was worth it. All the hard work, the projects, etc. Friends were friends made for life. Teachers are still currently my mentors and we still keep in touch. And I have the tools I need to pursue what I dream. All thanks to those at Highlands.

RUN DO NOT WALK. Do not send your children here. Terrible experience. My son was getting frequent tension headaches. Teachers impatient and do not explain assignments clearly and when the kids ask questions, they get yelled at so they are afraid to speak up. Then when parents go to the administration, you and your child are accused of fabricating things. Administration and teachers have a very close friendship so administration will not listen to parents’ concerns. Not a healthy environment. Seem to only care about your tuition check.

The school orders KFC and Pizza without any health vegetables for lunch some times. And I think this is NOT acceptable

They have a great preschool curriculum. My daughter been attending Highlands since 3 yrs old and she’s in the Kinder College class now (4 ½). We are enrolling our 3 yr old son this summer as well. They have great flexible hours from 7 – 6 pm if enroll full time. It’s a blessing for working parents. It’s not a daycare because the kids really do learn A LOT! The teachers are real compassionate and care a lot about their students. The biggest plus for me is that they’re super sanitized. I have seen the teachers sterilize/​wipe down all their toys before class. They’re extremely organized as well. My daughter was being picked on by a boy in her class. (kicking her chair, hitting her) We spoke to the Director Melanie and she took care of the situation right away. Instead of moving the boy to another table right away she wanted my daughter to learn how to speak up and let the teachers know. They eventually moved him to another table after 2 weeks.
The reason why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because I would like it if we had parent-​teacher conference just to see our children’s improvement/​progress report. That’s the only downside to the school. There’s no parent involvement very simple– you pay the tuition and they take care of your child. It’s a very safe and happy environment.

A while back, there were several reviews that were negative about Highlands and now I see only glowing reviews… I wonder how that is. Heres the thing: if you only care about your child being academic, go to Highlands. If you want some warmth mixed in with the learning… go elsewhere. My son, at four years old, went to the preschool at Highlands. I went to Highlands for junior high school and high school and I felt at the time they were great to kids. My school years there were sort of a joke, I got away with murder (I guess they wanted the tuition more than anything so they never got rid of me) and there was hardly any homework. Well gee, that changed! My four year old son was expected to READ and write like a first or second grader. His main teacher was cold and hard on him. My God he was only FOUR! Its weird… the school is Christian but they sure didnt have a Christian attitude about the kids there… My son, now eight, STILL remembers how he was treated at Highlands. When we drive by there he will point and say «mommy, they were so mean there» I definitely blew it by putting him there. My younger son went to St Andrews and had a wonderful time. I wish I had put my older boy there too so he could at least have had a good time, being he was so young. In my opinion, if you want your child to feel warmth and peace as a very young child, go elsewhere. Remember, they are JUSt babies! St. Andrews is a wonderful preschool. when I thanked them for their kindness of my younger child, I broke down and cried because my older was treated with such coldness.;

Highlands christian is now combined with Alma heights in Pacifica.

I attended Highlands since I was a baby and could not wait to leave after 8^th grade. But I have to say, the experience, education, and atmosphere is amazing. I learned so much and had such great encouragement growing up with teachers and coaches. My education lasted me through college. The education and skills I learned at Highlands will last me my lifetime. I couldn’t have asked for a better school.