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An excellent choice for students who enjoy the challenge of learning. Follow the instructions below to apply.
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CALL US Request Information
Call 502-742-4789 to schedule a personal tour to observe classrooms, view curriculum, and ask questions.
ATTEND AN OPEN HOUSE Open House Dates
Attend an open house where we can answer any questions, and give you a better glimpse into an education with HLS.
APPLY
Submit an application using the button below.
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Once you have decided to apply to Highlands Latin, please submit the following: A completed family application online or paper, AND a student recommendation from the applicant’s primary classroom teacher.
WE'LL CONTACT YOU
When we have received your application, we will contact you to schedule a placement test and informal parent interview. Admissions decisions are mailed in March. To speak with someone about admission to Highlands Latin School, please call 502-742-4789 or email admissions@thelatinschool.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHEN IS OPEN HOUSE?
Spring Meadows Campus10901 Shelbyville Road
Crescent Hill Campus2800 Frankfort Avenue
- November 5 | Both Campuses 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Crescent Hill: Kindergarten through 8th Grade
- Spring Meadows: Kindergarten through 12th Grade
- November 10 | External Preview Day *Check back for more information.*
- November 30 | Kindergarten Specific Open House – Both Campuses 9:00 a.m.
- January 18 | K-12, Spring Meadows only 9:00 a.m.
WHAT ARE SCHOOL DAYS AND HOURS?
Highlands Latin’s schedule prioritizes family life. School is not held on Mondays to allow for extended family trips, reading, homework, and extra-curricular opportunities. Families also use Mondays to schedule doctor’s visits and other routine appointments without missing class time.
Kindergarten – Two day program
Tuesday, Thursday 8:00-3:30
Grades 1-2 – Three day program
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00-3:30
Grades 3-12 – Four day program
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00-3:30
Friday 8:00-2:15
WHAT IS THE HOUSE SYSTEM?
The house system is widely used in British schools and schools that model themselves after the British system in countries with past British colonial ties, such as Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, and Singapore. The system began in boarding schools, where students actually ate, drank, and slept in individual houses during school terms. The house system still operates this way in prestigious British boarding schools, such as Harrow, Eton, and Winchester College.
Learn More CAN I SEE GRADES ONLINE?
Yes! We use an online grading system called “ThinkWave” to give you a convenient way to monitor your student’s grades.
DOES HLS OFFER SCHOOL LUNCH?
Here at Highlands Latin, we are very fortunate to have a talented chef, Cyndi Schmitt who manages our hot lunch program. All of the food served is made from scratch, is healthy and delicious, and can be purchased throughout the year!
OUR METHOD
CLASSICAL
The intensive study of Latin in the grammar school years develops the minds of students as no other subject can. Students who have learned how to learn with our Latin curriculum become better students in all other subjects.
CHRISTIAN
Highlands Latin teaches and upholds traditional Christian morality, and the Holy Scriptures as the divinely inspired word of God. Highlands Latin warmly welcomes families of other faiths, but we ask that you respect our distinctive Christian identity.
TRADITIONAL
In our traditional classrooms, a knowledgeable, enthusiastic teacher carefully leads students into an understanding of each subject. Classrooms are quiet, orderly, and disciplined with incremental, age-appropriate, and skill developing work.
WHO WE ARE
Highlands Latin is a private, K-12, classical, Christian school in Louisville, KY. Our goal is to provide our students with a classical education of the highest quality and to create a private school which is a model of excellence in both academics and Christian character.
NUMBERS WE’RE PROUD OF
30
3-Year Average ACT Score (36 Scale)
1366
3-Year Average SAT Score (1600 Scale)
17%
of seniors are National Merit Scholars
1%
Top 1% ITBS Scores Nationally
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