# Highland Academy

> Highland Academy is an independent private school in Absecon, NJ enrolling children from pre-school through 8th grade since 2001. Small classes, individualized instruction, and a hands-on curriculum serving families across South Jersey.

Highland Academy is located at 51 North Shore Road, Absecon, NJ 08201. Phone: (609) 652-9500. Email: info@highlandacademy.org. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm. The school serves families across Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Ocean, and eastern Gloucester counties.

## Programs

- [Pre-School](/pre-school): Play-based pre-school with small classes and a nurturing, hands-on curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten.
- [Elementary School (K–5)](/elementary-school): Small-class K–5 program with individualized instruction and a hands-on curriculum.
- [Middle School (6–8)](/middle-school): Grades 6–8 program preparing students for high school with rigorous academics and small classes.
- [Summer Camp](/summer-camp): Summer's Cool Camp on the Stockton University campus — swimming, STEM, arts, and sports in an air-conditioned facility.
- [Theater Arts](/theater-arts): Music, theater, and art woven into the curriculum, capped by an annual full-length junior musical.

## About

- [Curriculum & Philosophy](/curriculum-philosophy): NJ Core curriculum paired with Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and William Glasser's Choice Theory.
- [Achievements & Awards](/achievements-and-awards): Standardized test results, grants, and academic competition honors.
- [Staff](/staff): Meet the teachers and staff of Highland Academy.
- [FAQ](/faq): Answers to common questions about hours, tuition, financial aid, uniforms, lunch, and more.

## Visit & Enroll

- [Enroll](/enroll): Request information, schedule a tour, or begin enrollment for pre-K through 8th grade.
- [Contact](/contact): Phone, email, address, and contact form.
- [Events](/events): Upcoming Highland Academy events, performances, and important dates.

## Content

- [Blog](/blog): News, stories, and tips for Highland Academy families.
- [Private vs. Public School in South Jersey](/blog/private-vs-public-school-south-jersey): A parent's comparison guide to private and public elementary education in South Jersey.

## Optional

- [Donate](/donate): Support Highland Academy with a gift.
- [Terms of Service & Privacy Policy](/terms-of-service-privacy-policy): Site terms and privacy policy.