Highlands Latin School - Anderson

OUR MISSION | In partnership with parents, and guided by the Gospel, we seek to educate students to the highest standards of the classical tradition, so that they may grow in knowledge, wisdom, and the love of Our Lord, and more ably use their gifts in the service of others, and for the glory of Christ and his Church. 📸: David Ward Memoria Press

Join Highlands Latin School - Anderson for our last Open House of the season on Tuesday, April 16 at 8:30 am. Come meet our teachers, tour our classrooms, and preview our award-winning Memoria Press curriculum.

Highlands Latin is a Classical Christian and Traditional tutorial supporting homeschool families with students in Jr. Kindergarten through High School and offering an accredited Diploma Program.

Visit our website at highlandslatin.org/Anderson and see what sets us apart!

A LOOK BACK AT HLS | From 2018-2024, HLS Anderson has proven that slow growth and deep roots leads to excellence in classical Christian education.

OPEN HOUSE DATES | Join us at our HLS Anderson campus to meet administrators, tour our classrooms, preview our award-winning curriculum, and hear about our core distinctives. All Open Houses begin at 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, February 13
Tuesday, March 19
Tuesday, April 16

APPLY TODAY | A Highlands Latin Cottage School has a unique culture of discipline, tradition, and excellence and a core classical curriculum that develops, shapes, and transforms the mind and character of her students. Apply today for enrollment at one of our two upstate locations — Anderson and Greenville.

REFUTATION & CONFIRMATION 📝 | Students in Ms. Ortiz’s Refutation Confirmation Class hosted their parents for a Composition Cafe to present their recent essays and practice public speaking skills in an intimate setting.

What is Refutation & Confirmarion?

The Refutation & Confirmation exercises are similar to an argumentative essay in modern composition theory, although the form of the Refutation & Confirmation exercise comes to us from Aphthonius of Antioch. The students are learning how to structure their thought, and thus their communication process, when given the task of arguing for or against an idea, thought, chain of events, method, or story. The categories of development (or paragraphs) that make up these essays are essential elements in the rhetorical process that must become second nature in the mental processes of our students.

COMPOSITION CAFE 📝 | Join us for our inaugural “Composition Cafe” as we spotlight each level of our classical composition program and let our students share their completed works. Parents and guests are invited to enjoy an afternoon tea service during each Composition Cafe.  Save the dates and make plans to attend. 

January 30
Refutation & Confirmation
2:00 p.m. Young Memorial

February 6
Common Topic
2:00 p.m. Young Memorial

February 27
Chreia & Maxim
2:00 p.m. Young Memorial

March 5
Narrative
2:00 p.m. Boulevard

March 12
Fable
12:30 p.m. Boulevard

March 19
High School Composition:
2:00 p.m.. Young Memorial

RE-ENROLLMENT | Help us plan for the upcoming school year by taking time to re-enroll during our early-bird window in January. Current families have priority placement for campus preference and classes as well as a discount on enrollment fees. Early-Bird window ends January 31.

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES TEA 🫖| “Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.” -Anne Shirley

Ms Ortiz’s Literature D students enjoyed an afternoon tea to commemorate their book study of Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. A tea, no matter how formal it pretends to be, is friendly and inviting. Students learned the proper etiquette of tea service and the typical variety of sandwiches, scones, and tea cakes prepared for guests to enjoy. How do you take your tea?

WINTER CONFERENCE ❄️ | HLS Anderson teachers and parents attended the Memoria Press Winter Regional Conference at Providence Classical School in Rock Hill, SC. Guest speakers included our Director of Trademark Schools Andy Sojourner as well as Jim Duncan and Abigail Johnson. We enjoyed two days devoted to exploring the theme “Slow Growth: Deep Roots in a Wilderness of Weeds”.

DENSITY LAB 🧪| Mrs. Evaniuck’s Physics students performed an experiment to calculate the densities of two substances.  Students observed ρ=mV in action and gained experience in the safe handling of fragile materials in a lab setting.

OPEN HOUSE | We look forward to welcoming prospective families interested in enrolling at our Anderson and Greenville locations to our Anderson campus at Boulevard Baptist Church (700 Boulevard) Tuesday, January 16 at 8:30 a.m.

During your time on campus, you will be able to visit our classrooms, preview our award-winning curriculum, and meet our teachers and administrators. There will be a brief presentation at 8:45 a.m. following the Opening Assembly. Children are welcome, but it is not necessary for prospective students to attend an Open House.

WINTER CONFERENCE 🌾| The Classical Latin School Association and Memoria Press are pleased to present a winter regional conference on January 12-13, 2024, at Providence Classical School in Rock Hill, SC. Guest speakers include our Director of Trademark Schools Andy Sojourner as well as Jim Duncan and Abigail Johnson.

This year’s theme is Slow Growth: Deep Roots in a Wilderness of Weeds.

This conference is open to both parents and educators, and with topics ranging from the benefits of studying Latin and great literature, to the current status of education in our nation, there will be something for everyone. This two-day conference is only $75 and includes dinner on Friday evening and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Book at room at the Hampton Inn and start the new year with us refreshed and recharged!

CHRISTMAS CHAPEL | Come, Let us Rejoice in the Lord! We invite you to join the students, faculty and families of HLS Anderson for a "Lessons and Carols" Christmas Chapel on Tuesday, December 5 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary at Boulevard Baptist Church. A Christmas Brunch will follow in The Rainey Room at Young Memorial ARP. We would be delighted if you would attend as we read scripture, sing hymns and prepare for the advent season.

BOOK CLUB | HLS faculty and parents gathered to discuss the semester’s reading of Charles and Mary Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare. We discussed the themes of justice, grace, family, and how real-life truths are demonstrated through the magical and fantastical elements of the plays. Pick up your copy to read and join us for the spring semester book club!

APPRECIATION LUNCHEON 🍴| Gratitude, from the Latin word gratitudo, is "the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness." The students, faculty and families of HLS Anderson are deeply grateful to Young Memorial ARP Church and Boulevard Baptist Church for their continued hospitality, for their willingness to graciously welcome our students and faculty each week, and most importantly for their partnership in the gospel. Faculty and Staff enjoyed delicious food from our Parent Council families. A heartfelt thank you to all!

ROBIN HOOD | Students in Mrs. Campbells Literature class enjoyed wandering in the Greenwood and celebrating the start of the novel Robin Hood at the turn of the seasons, learning how to transform simple linen pieces into Medieval outfits with pieces from Fell and Fair Productions.

They ended up in Sherwood Forest, held court, enjoyed cupcakes, and protected the Queen and her courtiers from outlaws before returning to class to finish their reading in costume. Have you read Robin Hood by Roger Lancelyn Green?

NOVEMBER BOOK CLUB | Join us in reading Macbeth and King Lear in Charles and Mary Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare. Book Club meets Friday, November 17 to discuss the semester’s readings.

OPEN HOUSE for GREENVILLE | Interested in enrolling at our HLS Greenville location? This Open House is just for you!

Join us Tuesday, November 7 at 8:30 a.m. at our Anderson Location (Boulevard Baptist Church) to see a window into our school day. You will have the opportunity to meet and speak with our Greenville Campus Director as well as preview our award-winning curriculum.

DEO GRATIAS FALL SOCIAL | “Deo Gratias" is Latin for "Thanks [be] to God" and what better way to glory in His goodness than to break bread together with glad and sincere hearts.  HLS Anderson families gathered for food, fun, and fellowship and enjoyed a meal together on the grounds.

PUMPKINS 🎃, PIRATES 🏴‍☠️, & POPCORN 🍿| Upper School students enjoyed a fall social carving pumpkins, eating movie theater popcorn, and watching Treasure Island.

LIFE SCIENCE | Cells are the most basic living unit of structure and function in organisms and yet their complexity compels one to ponder the intelligence and creativity of our Creator. This year in Novare Life Science, HLS students are learning about the building blocks of life from the tiniest atom to the largest life form on Earth. In order to better understand the organelles that make up both plant and animal cells, the students decorated a cake with candies that simulated each organelle in shape, texture, and size. They learned the differences between plant and animal cells and were able to enjoy some delicious cake at the end. Since the human body is made of trillions of cells, this exercise ought to leave anyone in awe and wonder at what God has done for us!

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:13-14

CONSTITUTION TEA ☕️ | Mrs. Evaniucks High School American History class remembered the adoption of the Constitution in 1788 by enjoying English Tea, American Iced Sweet Tea and the reading of the Constitution together. Her students are enjoying their study of “A Concise History of the American Republic”.

TREASURE ISLAND 🏴‍☠️ | Filled with mystery, murder, mutiny, and the daring bravado of its young hero, Jim Hawkins, Treasure Island has been thrilling readers young and old since it was first published in 1883. Following an eight week study of the classic novel, Miss Brocato’s Literature F students presented a project to the class. Not only did students have the opportunity to conduct and synthesize research but also to hone their public speaking and presentation skills.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION — Upper School Edition | Are you nervous about transcripts? Worried these Memoria Press classes won't count towards college credit? Need a boost to keep going through middle and high school? Our Upper School homeschool mamas gathered this morning to hear how to confidently homeschool with Memoria Press through high school and to receive encouragement from others who have walked this path before us. If you’d like the resources from our chat this morning (HLS Anderson College Profile, A Classical Homeschoolers Guide to Transcripts, and Homeschooling Checklist for College), comment below or send us a DM.

APPLE TASTING 🍎 | Lower School students enjoyed sampling fresh mountain apples and a trio of dips as a “sweet” close to the first seven weeks of school! Thank you to our Parent Council for a delightful fall treat!

CARAMEL APPLE NACHO BAR 🍏 | Upper School students were surprised with a Caramel Apple Nacho Bar and Spiced Apple Cider to kick off Fall Break! Thank you to our Parent Council and Upper School Assistant, Ansley Burke, for making this such a special treat.

MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK | During the third week of September (Sept. 17 – Sept. 23, 2023), the global mitochondrial disease community comes together to raise awareness for Mitochondrial Disease, a disease affecting the body’s energy producers—mitochondria. Mito families from across the globe, like our very own Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Mary Elisabeth Cutliff, do their part to educate others about this rare disease.

COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS | Grammar School Edition— Grammar School Parents gathered for coffee and seasonal treats following Opening Assembly. They shared tips for success in the third through sixth grade years and celebrated student milestones along this educational journey. What a delight to enjoy community. Save the date for our Upper School meeting October 3.