Highland Free School

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Highland Free School K-6 Elementary Charter School - Tucson, Arizona [Non-Profit 501(c)(3)] Our goal is to keep that inquisitiveness alive.

The educational philosophy at Highland is based upon the fact that children are naturally inquisitive and excited by learning. Students are given freedom of choice and learn to take responsibility for their choices. We emphasize the development of self-discipline and self-control, rather than external control. Discipline is based on the theory of logical and natural consequences, developed by Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs. Our school maintains a 12 to 1 student- teacher ratio. This low ratio allows us to individualize academic instruction for each child. Students are able to work at their own pace and skill level. Our curriculum is aligned with the Arizona Academic Standards and includes individualized, skill-based packets and workbooks for the introduction and practice of basic skills. However, our emphasis is on integrated, thematic units that use hands-on, innovative activities and projects designed to give students practice applying those basic skills. Student achievement is measured using a variety of assessment tools, including teacher observation and documentation, pre and post-testing, quizzes, CBMs, and AIMS/Stanford 10 assessment. Teachers compose narrative progress reports charting each child’s accomplishments and skill levels three times a year. Although teachers are in contact with parents on a daily basis, conferences are scheduled at least twice a year to discuss their child’s progress.

An amazing treat- We received a postcard from someone who worked at Highland (and was a parent of a student) back in th...
10/22/2026

An amazing treat- We received a postcard from someone who worked at Highland (and was a parent of a student) back in the 1970s!

10/15/2026
We need your help! Our school is trying to receive postcards in the mail from as many different states as possible. If y...
10/11/2026

We need your help!
Our school is trying to receive postcards in the mail from as many different states as possible. If you have family or friends who live or are traveling out of the state this year, could you ask them to send us a postcard? Postcards with city/state landmarks or tourist locations are preferred because it is fun to try to guess which state is featured.
Highland Free School
510 South Highland Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719

We sure had some crazy hair on Crazy Hair Day!
10/11/2026

We sure had some crazy hair on Crazy Hair Day!

We made duct tape pen flowers this week during our Family Activity Afternoon event.
10/09/2026

We made duct tape pen flowers this week during our Family Activity Afternoon event.

Thank you, Arizona Council on Economic Education, for the EconoReads program!
10/09/2026

Thank you, Arizona Council on Economic Education, for the EconoReads program!

Peer reviewing our culture museum boxes.
10/08/2026

Peer reviewing our culture museum boxes.

Gel plate printing
10/08/2026

Gel plate printing

Thanks for an awesome Family Activity Afternoon: Rainsticks.
09/30/2026

Thanks for an awesome Family Activity Afternoon: Rainsticks.

What a great performance from Tucson Symphony Orchestra's Brass Quintet plus Percussion!
09/30/2026

What a great performance from Tucson Symphony Orchestra's Brass Quintet plus Percussion!

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510 S Highland Avenue
Tucson, AZ
85719

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+15206230104

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