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21% of HLS Seniors Honored by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

17 Thursday Oct 2019

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Highlands Latin School would like to congratulate the four HLS seniors who were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their performance on the 2018 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Congratulations to Madison Miller, Tanay Neotia, and Chloe Walrad, who were named National Merit Semifinalists, and to Alex Harris, who was named a Commended Student. Continue reading →

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HLS Student Spotlight: Jackson Hoffman

06 Monday May 2019

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HLSE_2489_lowJackson Hoffman is well known on the campus of Highlands Latin School. This gregarious senior came to HLS in the seventh grade. He is a member of the House of George and currently serves as the house tenant, responsible for ensuring that his house completes its historian projects. HLS Principal Kelly Booker said of this exceptional young man, “Jackson has an innate ability to draw students together across grade levels. He consistently approaches challenges with a positive attitude and he offers a willing hand at every opportunity.” Continue reading →

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24% of 2019 Senior Class Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

10 Wednesday Oct 2018

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Highlands Latin School would like to congratulate 24% (5 of the 21) of the HLS Class of 2019 for being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their performance on the 2017 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Congratulations to Kate Burnett for being named a National Merit Semifinalist and to Grace Burnett, Davis Henderson, Rachel McGraw, and Carl Yoder for being recognized as Commended Students.

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Grace Burnett
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Carl Yoder

According to a press release, the nationwide pool of Semifinalists represents the top 1% of test takers. Commended Students are named based on a nationally applied Selection Index score; they are honored for scoring in the top 3%, just below the level required to be named Semifinalists in their respective states.

Over the last decade, Highlands Latin has maintained the highest percentage of National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Students in Louisville, Kentucky.

  • 20% of 2018 Seniors recognized as National Merit Semifinalists/Commended
  • 36% of 2017 Seniors recognized as National Merit Semifinalists/Commended

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Curious to know more about Highlands Latin School and the difference of a classical, Christian education? Join us for an information Open House on Sunday, October 28. HLS is an excellent choice for students and families who enjoy the challenge of learning.

Meet our teachers. Tour our classrooms. View our award-winning curriculum.

  • Crescent Hill Campus (K-8): 2800 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206 – 1:00-3:00 p.m.
    • Short presentation beginning at 1:15 p.m.
  • Spring Meadows Campus (K-12): 10901 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY 40243 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
    • Short presentation beginning at 3:15 p.m.

The National Merit Scholarship program is the most prestigious national academic award for high school seniors. Across the country, only 1% of college-bound seniors are recognized as semifinalists and less than 3% are recognized as commended students.

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