Highland Free School

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.

Lions, and cheetahs, and baboons...Oh My! The older class held a tour of the savanna.
09/19/2026

Lions, and cheetahs, and baboons...Oh My! The older class held a tour of the savanna.

We couldn't visit the grasslands in Africa, but we did bring the savanna to the kids- VR style!
09/19/2026

We couldn't visit the grasslands in Africa, but we did bring the savanna to the kids- VR style!

Thanks for your awesome visit, Reid Park Zoo!
09/19/2026

Thanks for your awesome visit, Reid Park Zoo!

International Dot Day!Yay!
09/18/2026

International Dot Day!
Yay!

Thank you, Arizona Astrobiology Center, for visiting the older classroom!
09/18/2026

Thank you, Arizona Astrobiology Center, for visiting the older classroom!

Such creative crazy shirts!
09/18/2026

Such creative crazy shirts!

Our school is trying to receive postcards in the mail from as many different states as possible. If you have family or f...
09/12/2026

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

During our Mesopotamia Unit, students in the older class made archaeology discovery grid games for the students in the m...
09/11/2026

During our Mesopotamia Unit, students in the older class made archaeology discovery grid games for the students in the middle classroom.

We made awesome puzzles during our Family Afternoon Activity!
09/11/2026

We made awesome puzzles during our Family Afternoon Activity!

We investigated "artifacts" to see if we could decode the cuneiform. [Mesopotamia]
08/30/2026

We investigated "artifacts" to see if we could decode the cuneiform. [Mesopotamia]

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510 S Highland Avenue
Tucson, AZ
85719

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+15206230104

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