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 Alfr

ed 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.

We had a GREAT year!
05/24/2026

We had a GREAT year!

Tricorn hats for our scholars.
05/22/2026

Tricorn hats for our scholars.

We made cornhusk dolls while studying about the Colonial period.
05/22/2026

We made cornhusk dolls while studying about the Colonial period.

Celebrating 25 years as a charter school! [And 56 years as a Tucson elementary school]
05/15/2026

Celebrating 25 years as a charter school!
[And 56 years as a Tucson elementary school]

We had front row tickets at the Tucson Symphony Orchestra's Young People's Concerts!
05/13/2026

We had front row tickets at the Tucson Symphony Orchestra's Young People's Concerts!

We learned about tessellations this week.
05/13/2026

We learned about tessellations this week.

Explorers traveled to new lands to learn and trade. It was difficult to communicate because they didn't share the same ...
05/11/2026

Explorers traveled to new lands to learn and trade. It was difficult to communicate because they didn't share the same language.

We had a great time making mosaic tiles during out family activity afternoon!
05/11/2026

We had a great time making mosaic tiles during out family activity afternoon!

It's Teacher's Appreciation Week! Donations to Donors Choose Projects are being doubled today (while funds last)! Pleas...
05/05/2026

It's Teacher's Appreciation Week! Donations to Donors Choose Projects are being doubled today (while funds last)! Please consider helping out a teacher.

Help me give my students TPT gift cards for teacher created curricular materials. As a teacher, it is often difficult to find the time to create curricular resources on my own. Creating hands-on, t...

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510 S Highland Avenue
Tucson, AZ
85719

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+15206230104

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