The Upper School Language Arts Department at Lake Highland prepares students to be independent thinkers, open-minded listeners, critical readers, and influential writers by focusing on skills in research, argumentation, analysis, composition, collaboration, and presentation.

Through hands-on laboratory experiences, collaborative inquiry, and research-driven learning, Highlanders develop the analytical thinking, curiosity, and innovative mindset that prepare them for success in college science programs and a lifetime of exploration and discovery.

Our comprehensive curriculum provides opportunities for every learner to grow, from foundational courses through advanced AP^® mathematics, while collaborative learning, real-world applications, and engaging classroom experiences build the confidence and quantitative reasoning skills students need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Through a skills-based social studies curriculum, students investigate historical events, psychology, government, personal finance, and economics. Freshmen are introduced to world history and progress to American history as sophomores. Continuing through the study of American government during their junior and senior years, students expand their knowledge of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual impacts of world events, global leaders, and innovators.

At LHP, students have the option to study four world languages: Mandarin Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish. Engaging and rigorous instruction equips students with valuable linguistic skills as well as the cultural adaptability to prepare for a globally connected future. The program also offers students the opportunity to develop a comprehensive awareness of local and global citizenship and exposes them to the benefits of being multilingual, which offers them diverse career opportunities and life-enriching experiences. 

At Lake Highland, innovation and technology empower students at every level to become creative problem-solvers, design thinkers, and responsible digital citizens. Through an expansive curriculum spanning foundational programming, digital design, and advanced computer science, students engage in hands-on learning, collaborative projects, and real-world applications. By developing computational thinking, adaptability, and the technical skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world, Highlanders graduate prepared to innovate, lead, and create—regardless of the path they choose.