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Schedule your family interview here.

If you've already submitted your application, you should receive a scheduling email from us within 24 hours.

If you haven't submitted your application yet — please complete Step 1 first. The interview step is for families who have already applied. Each student in your family needs their own application before the interview.

What to know before scheduling:

  • When scheduling, both the parent/guardian in charge of the homeschool program and the student(s) applying to Highland Academy should plan to attend the interview.
  • If there are younger children in the home, please make sure they will be occupied and not pose a distraction during the interview process.
  • Please select your earliest date of availability. We would like to reserve later dates for participants of our upcoming informational meetings.
  • Plan for the interview to last 30–45 minutes. We want to give your family the time to ask every question you have.
  • We appreciate you dedicating time to explore our partnership further.
📅 Scheduling Tool: The interview scheduling tool will be embedded here after you complete your application. If you've already received your scheduling email and don't see the calendar below, please email us and we'll send the link directly.
📅 Scheduling Calendar
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For now, please email us to schedule your interview.
What to Expect

A relaxed conversation about your family.

The family interview is not an assessment of your student. It's a conversation between your family and Highland Academy leadership to make sure we're a good fit — and to make sure you have every detail you need before enrolling in courses.

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About Your Family

Your homeschooling philosophy, what's working at home, and what you're hoping Highland can add to your week.

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About Your Student

Grade level, strengths, what they love, what they wrestle with. Where Highland can serve them well.

The Weekly Schedule

Class days, weekly rhythm, expectations between meetings, and how Highland fits the rest of your homeschool week.

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Tuition & Fees

The full per-course tuition schedule, any one-time fees, payment options, and what's included. No surprises.

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Our Christian Mission

What "Christ-centered" looks like in practice — and a check that our values align well with your family's.

Every Question You Have

Bring your list. We'd rather you over-prepare than walk away wondering about anything.

Questions About the Interview?

Need to reschedule or have a question first?

If you have a question about the interview process — or if the dates available don't work for your family — drop us a note here and we'll be in touch within one school day.

  • Direct response from Highland Academy leadership
  • Help with rescheduling or technical issues
  • Pre-interview questions are welcome
Send Us a Note
Same-day response during school hours.
What Families Say After Their Interview

The family interview is most parents' favorite part.

Families tell us the family interview is when they actually decide whether Highland is right for them — not the application, not the website, but the conversation. Here's the kind of feedback we hear after interviews.

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No Sales Pitch

"It didn't feel like a school pitching us. It felt like a homeschool family talking to another homeschool family."

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Every Question Answered

"We came in with twenty questions. We left with all twenty answered — and a few more we hadn't thought to ask."

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Real Talk About Fit

"They were honest about which of our kids was the better Highland fit. That kind of straightforwardness is rare."

Worth The Time

"45 minutes well spent. By the end we knew whether we wanted to enroll — and we did."

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Including the Kids

"My teenager wasn't ignored. They were spoken to like the young adult they are — and asked their own questions."

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A Family-First Tone

"Throughout the interview, you could feel that they actually care about our family — not just enrolling another student."

Need to apply first?

If you haven't yet completed an application for your student, that's step one. Apply now and you'll receive your scheduling email within 24 hours. Or learn more on the Highland Academy home page.

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