Why study Latin? 33% of Highlands Latin’s class of 2016 (7 of 21) were recognized as National Merit Finalists or Commended students. The odds of 7 of 21 students qualifying for this honor is about one in one million. Considerable effort from the students, parents, and teachers were required to achieve these results. Highlands Latin has the highest percentage of National […]
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Five Highlands Latin students accepted to Governor’s School for the Arts. Although Highlands Latin is known for strong academics, the arts have been quietly on the rise. Highlands Latin had more students accepted to Governor’s School for the Arts this year than any other private school in Louisville. Congratulations to the selected students below. Austin Dugan – […]
Governor’s Scholars Program Two Highlands Latin Seniors were accepted to the Governor’s Scholar’s Program, the maximum allowed for small schools. The Governor’s Scholars Program is a highly competitive summer program in which students spend five weeks studying at one of three in-state college campuses. GSP is completely paid for by the governor’s office and donors. […]
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All sixth graders at Highlands Latin School learn 24 stanzas of Horatius at the Bridge. Those students seeking Horatius-like glory volunteer to memorize all 70 stanzas, a task involving months of daily practice and great perseverance. This year, a record 34 students rose to the challenge and conquered the seemingly impossible feat. Every student reciting all 70 stanzas […]
It has been an eventful year at Highlands Latin School. Join us for our open house on Sunday, January 25th to see what the excitement is all about! Top 1% in nation on the ITBS standardized test 10 years in a row Ranked first in Louisville on the ACT by Business First 44% of Seniors recognized […]
Highlands Latin Upper School Cantata [vimeo 115001917 w=500 h=281] Highlands Latin Lower School Cantata [vimeo 114571943 w=500 h=281] Highlands Latin Primary School Cantata – Crescent Hill [vimeo 114344344 w=500 h=281] Highlands Latin Primary School Cantata – Spring Meadows [vimeo 114260007 w=500 h=281]
Join us for the 12th Annual Lessons and Carols of Christmas with the Highlands Latin Upper School Choir. Admission is free. Thursday, December 18th, 7:00 pm 2800 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY The program will be rebroadcast at Noon on Christmas day on 100.9 FM Video of last year’s cantata is below. [vimeo 82617464 w=500 h=281]
Notes: thelatinschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/FFLatinClass1.pdf A few parents asked about a flashcard app for their students. We created First Form and Second Form Latin Flashcards on Quizlet. They are available on the web and as an iPhone or android app.
Friday’s edition of Business First ranked private high schools in Louisville on ACT scores and tuition. Highlands Latin was 1st among private (and public) schools on the ACT with one of the lowest tuition rates in Louisville. Note: This achievement is for the class of 2014. See the recent Insider Louisville article about 44% of the Class of 2015 recognized in the National […]
Friday’s edition of Business First ranked private high schools in Louisville on ACT scores and tuition. Highlands Latin was 1st among private (and public) schools on the ACT with one of the lowest tuition rates in Louisville. Note: This achievement is for the class of 2014. See the recent Insider Louisville article about 44% of the Class of […]