Get Involved

Highlander is most successful when its students parents get involved in the operations of the school. As a result, we ask every parent of a Highlander student to volunteer for at least one duty or event each year.
While parental involvement is tailored to fit what each parent give, we also view placement in Highlander as a privilege. Parents giving back to the school is a way for their children to continue to be able to enjoy the privileges and programs offered here.

We understand parents’ busy schedules and don’t place undue demands, but ask that every parent contribute to the overall success of the school. Parents can get involved in many ways, including:

  • Library volunteer
  • Phone tree
  • PTA
  • School Improvement Team (SIT)
  • Reading week
  • Math week
  • International potluck
  • Family picnic
  • Fundraising
  • Providing the daily snack once or twice a year.

Board of Trustees

A board of directors oversees the school. Currently, two of 15 board members are parents at the school. Board members attend Saturday meetings once a month for about three hours, and serve three-year terms. Involving more parents in policy decisions, program revision, and new initiatives is critical to our success.

In-School Involvement

Parents have opportunities to assist in various aspects of the academic day through block scheduling, academic choice workshops, and individual project work. Parents mentor students, teach mini-lessons, showcase personal artwork, chaperone a field trip, and work directly with teachers.
Parents are also invited to attend Highlander-sponsored fitness and art family events that occur on weekends throughout the school year.

What Parents Can Expect from Highlander

Highlander parents also have high expectations of the school. Parents can expect:

  • to be notified of parent meetings/events in a timely manner and academic updates from teachers. Our best means of communication with families is our weekly Highlander Highlights newsletter. Each teacher and director writes a page highlighting what is happening in their division and what to look forward to.
  • that learning plan meetings and home visits will be scheduled at a convenient time for the family, and progress reports and/or phone calls regarding their child’s progress towards leaning goals.
  • to have translators at meetings, have phone calls returned the same day, and use the school as a resource for finding after school, weekend, and summer opportunities for their child.

Above all, parents can expect that school staff will dedicate themselves to building skills, citizenship, and a love of learning in each child.