. . . a place where you are
free to discover yourself and pursue your passions?
At High Mowing
School you are accepted
and welcomed as you are. Then you are encouraged to become the person you want
to be. Your teachers are keen to recognize your potentials and are eager to
help you realize them. Through sharing their enthusiastic interest in their
fields of study, they seek to kindle the fire in you.
Every subject — whether in the
sciences, the humanities, or the arts — is taught in imaginative and lively
ways that help you understand the material and bring it alive. When your
interest is stirred, your teachers will aid in your pursuit of the subject in
greater depth. A one-act script may become a full-blown theater production.
Your interest in economic theory may become a seminar in the history of
economic thought.
Each student is encouraged to explore widely
and to develop new capacities and skills. A first-time musician may end up
playing in a jazz ensemble, or someone who has never hiked a trail may become
expert in wilderness survival. A shy student may end up chairing a session at
Model United Nations, or a newcomer to sports may become a midfielder on the
soccer team.
“I
think High Mowing offers a standing challenge to every student who walks in the
door by saying, ‘Here are the resources, the studios, the books, the programs,
the teachers. Now it’s up to you. Go, find your passions, and pursue them.’”
~High Mowing student
“The teachers offer you so much.
From a scientific genius to a pottery guru (whom anyone would argue is a
one-of-a-kind wonder), from a walking ‘library’ to someone who keeps the
studios open late into the night — the teachers offer their gifts to the
school. Everyone is on your side, and you have the chance to get as much as you
want from the incredible role models who are willing to share all they can with
you.”
~High Mowing student
. . . a great place to
live and to grow?
High Mowing
School is a small, friendly
community of students and faculty learning together in an inspiring and
comfortable setting. Every student — day
student as well as boarder — and each teacher, is an active part of this
community. From the moment you step foot on campus you will be immersed in the
remarkably supportive social environment that is the hallmark of High Mowing.
The beautiful campus, perched on a hilltop in
southern New Hampshire,
is the center of social life for everyone. The dorms feel like home and the
homes of a dozen faculty families are on-campus, creating a real sense of
community. The surrounding woods and fields are a laboratory for nature
exploration, a haven for relaxation, and an inspiration for thought and
reflection. Everyone is nourished by excellent food, prepared from
organic ingredients, and locally-grown when possible.
“I noticed true friendships, not only
between students, but between teachers and students as well. People at HMS are
all so welcoming, accepting, and supportive, and everyone is enthusiastic and
happy about being part of something as positive as the High Mowing
society.” ~High Mowing student
“I didn't think I would be able to
get involved with so many different groups and activities but everything seemed
to come naturally out of the welcoming and inspiring atmosphere and attitude of
everyone.”
~High Mowing student
. . . a place where you
chart your
own course?
Graduates of High Mowing think for
themselves and approach problems creatively. They understand themselves and
empathize with other people. They trust in their capacity to learn and to grow.
They find useful work and they have satisfying friendships. They find success
and fulfillment in a wide range of fields.
You will leave High Mowing with
confidence and self-assurance. If you are like most High Mowing graduates, you
will consider yourself a citizen of the world, and will find ways to contribute
to the betterment of others. You will know yourself well enough to blaze your
path through college and beyond.
“Being at High Mowing inspires me to try new
things, and supports me through them. No other school I have been to recognized
my efforts like High Mowing does.”
~High Mowing student
“What I have accomplished during my time
at High Mowing has surprised me . . . I gained confidence by not giving up on
something just because I was afraid of what might happen . . . I became
motivated because I wanted to be the best I could be in every way possible and
prove to myself that I was able to do anything I set my mind to.”
~High Mowing student
