THE HIGHLAND SCHOOL is the the only democratic day and boarding school in North America. It was established in 1981 in Highland, WV. Visit our website at www.thehighlandschool.org
We are a democratic school. Our daily social interactions provide the opportunity for individuals to learn. Children learn through experience - through following their interests, coming to terms with boundaries, and understanding the consequences of their actions. School Members are free to learn as they wish, when they are ready, to the extent that they are interested, with the full understanding that they make their own learning decisions. Through this process, individuals develop personal responsibility.
To provide a democratic environment safeguarding individual rights. To give students the opportunity to develop their interests in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility.
