Students are encouraged to work to their fullest potential and to vigorously pursue their interests and talents. Students and staff begin each academic day gathered together in Morning Assembly. Announcements are made, issues are discussed, a selection of music is played, a passage of literature or philosophy is read, and a moment of reflection follows before the class day commences. The course of study at HVS has been carefully designed to develop cognitive growth. Skills of thinking, research, and written expression are stressed and reinforced.
Classes demand a daily spirit of cooperation and inquiry.
Students study English , Languages , Mathematics , Science , Social Studies , and Fine Arts . Additionally, core courses in 20th century history , philosophy, Psychology , as well as selected advanced placement classes are offered. All students are encouraged to develop their creative, as well as their intellectual, capacities. Most students take classes in Music , Studio Art , Photography or Theatre Arts for all four years.