The Internet connections have provided a wealth of knowledge and have opened doors to students to communicate with the world. Highland considers the development of physical and athletic skills to be an important part of a student's education. Sportsmanship, participation and learning of tactics and skills of various sports are emphasized. In Grades K-2, physical education classes meet five times a week. The focus is on developing skills in movement and coordination.
Students also learn the elementary fundamentals of individual and team sports.
Grades 3-5 meet five times a week. The goal of the Lower School program is to provide students with an opportunity to continue physical, emotional and social growth through a variety of activities. Skills in team sports, as well as skills in individual sports are taught along with skills and attitudes relating to cooperation, self-control and sportsmanship. Middle School physical education classes also meet each day and the program is designed to encourage physical, emotional and social growth through individual physical activity and team sports. Students continue to develop their skills and to use them in interscholastic competition.