High School
Grades 9-12

Independent, Supported, and Growing into a Full High School Experience.

The Grove is developing a high school program that reflects everything families love about our younger and middle years: strong relationships, meaningful work, clear expectations, and intentional academics.

As we grow, our goal is to create a full, structured high school pathway rooted in the same values that guide the rest of our school.

Right now, our high school operates as a guided independent study program with teacher support and is expanding intentionally each year as enrollment increases. Students benefit from individualized academic planning, strong writing and communication expectations, ongoing mentorship, and the opportunity to earn dual credit through Lone Star College.

This is a unique opportunity for students to stay in a supportive, relationship-driven community while building a strong academic foundation for the future.

What Our High School Program Provides Today

Guided Independent Study

Students complete coursework through accredited curriculum and online programs while receiving in-person support. Teachers provide structure, accountability, pacing guidance, and academic help throughout the week.

Dual Credit Through Lone Star College

Students may take dual credit classes at Lone Star College, earning both high school and college credits. Dual credit offers:

Advanced academic opportunities
A stronger transcript for college admissions
Exposure to college-level expectations
The confidence of early college success

This option allows Grove students to access rigorous coursework while remaining in a supportive environment.

Personalized Academic Planning

We work closely with each student to build an individualized plan aligned with their strengths, goals, and future aspirations, including college pathways, dual credit sequencing, electives, and real-world interests.

Writing, Communication, and Research Skills

High school students continue to develop the writing foundations built in Grades 7–8:

MLA formatting
Research projects
Essay writing
Analytical thinking
Presentations & public speaking
Note-taking and academic organization

Clear writing and communication remain central to our program.

Teacher Support & Mentorship

Students meet regularly with a designated teacher who offers guidance, accountability, encouragement, and academic help.

Independence does not mean learning alone.

Real-World Projects & Life Skills

Students explore interests, complete real-world projects, develop practical skills, and participate in community experiences and career exploration.

How Montessori Evolves at the High School Level

Increased independence paired with increased accountability
Purposeful work connected to real life
Strong relationships with teachers and mentors
Collaborative projects and practical problem-solving
A supportive environment where identity, belonging, and responsibility matter
Planning, organization, and executive functioning as essential skills

The structure grows, the expectations rise, and the work becomes more meaningful and real-world connected, exactly as Montessori intended for adolescents.

Who Thrives in Our High School Program?

Students who appreciate:

A supportive, relationship-driven environment
Independence with structure and accountability
Flexible pacing with strong expectations
Clear communication and teacher guidance
Dual credit opportunities
A smaller, anchored learning community
A program that is growing with purpose

Families who want a grounded, supportive alternative to large high schools, without sacrificing academic rigor, find our program to be an excellent fit.