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LEARNING IS COOL AT HILLCREST SCHOOL! WELCOME TO HILLCREST! We are a kindergarten through second grade school with a population of approximately 295 students. Everyone at Hillcrest is dedicated to providing students with rich academic and social experiences. Our highly qualified staff of professionals is dedicated to providing all students with a nurturing environment that promotes academic excellence. We implement an integrated approach to Language Arts utilizing quality children’s literature to foster a love for literature and sustainable growth in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and comprehension. Everyday Math is the math program used throughout our school that mixes traditional mathematical skills with exciting “everyday” application. The activities are hands-on and challenge students to use higher-level thinking skills. Hillcrest provides additional instructional services, including supportive instruction in Language Arts, Mathematics, Reading Recovery, English as a Second Language, and Bilingual Education. Our special area teachers are extensively trained and very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. Our Physical Education, Science, Music, Art, Library/Media and World Language specialists are able to provide structured and interactive learning in their own classrooms, thereby enhancing the educational experience for our students. Each day, we work to promote good character, peaceful resolution of conflict, and effective communication skills for our students. · At The Bank at Hillcrest, children earn coins for exhibiting good character through the school day. The coins are deposited in our bank and are redeemable for various educational items. At the end of each month, those Hillcrest students with the highest account balances are announced to the whole school and wear a special Hillcrest Bank t-shirt. · The Hillcrest Give Me Five are the universal rules for our school which encourage and support students to be responsible for their own behavior and actions. The rules are used consistently in all areas of the building including the lunchroom and playground. Hillcrest has an outstanding Home and School Association that helps us encourage parents to be active participants in the learning process. The Home and School Association provides our students with many incredible programs and opportunities over the course of the school year, including Poet in Residency, Author’s Day, Book Publishing for students, The Multicultural Festival, and The Winter Carnival. These events take place in addition to monthly Cultural Arts presentations that include interactive Story Tellers, Theater Groups, and Dance Showcases. The positive home/school partnership is instrumental in building a caring learning community for children.
We invite you
to become involved as we work to foster a love for learning in the
students at Hillcrest School. Please feel free to contact me for
additional information about our wonderful school!
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