Vision Statement: 

The Hillcrest Community is a collaborative community comprised of stakeholders dedicated to developing a culture of inclusiveness so that all students will be global citizens, self-advocates, critical thinkers and lifelong learners.  May 2020

La comunidad de Hillcrest es una comunidad de colaboracion compuesta por todas las partes interesadas y dedicadas a desarrollar una cultura de inclusion para que todos los estudiantes sean ciudadanos globales, que tengan voz propia, que sean pensadores criticos y personas que signa aprendiendo durante toda su vida. May 2020

Mission Statement:

At Hillcrest, we are invested in developing quality relationships with students as well as all stakeholders to promote an environment of equity, equality, critical thinking, and engagement.  Through a culture of  awareness for our diverse community, teachers and families will work collaboratively to develop the whole child. We recognize each student's individual strengths and needs, and encourage each student to be self advocates in order to develop their full potential as life-long learners and to prepare them for future success. 

En Hillcrest estamos comprometidos a desarrollar relaciones de calidad con los estudiantes así como con las partes interesadas para promover un ambiente de equidad e igualdad, pensamiento crítico, participativo y con voz propia. Los maestros y las familias trabajarán colaborativamente para el desarrollo integral del niño a través de una cultura de sensibilización hacia nuestra comunidad diversa. Reconocemos las capacidades académicas y necesidades de cada estudiante y alentamos a cada uno a que use su voz propia para aumentar y desarrollar su máximo potencial para continuar aprendiendo a lo largo de su vida y prepararse para un futuro exitoso.

Academic Success

• Teaching to CCSS
• Curriculum Roadmap/Curriculum mapping
• Data Analysis to inform instruction – Focus on Critical Subgroups for AYP/Students below proficient/All Students
• Professional Learning Community ( WIN+) What I Need
• SIP - School Improvement Planning – Professional Development
• Making Meaning – Balanced Literacy – Literacy Block
• Safety Nets – Math and Literacy
• Intervention Plans
• MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)

Measurable Tools

• MAP – Measures for Academic Progress/K-2 Assessments (ISEL, Observation Survey (K-1)
• KIDS - Kindergarten Individual Development Survey
• DRA/EDL Assessments (Pre and Post)
• ACCESS/IAR
• LAS LINKS (Grade 5)
• ISA (Grade 5)
• Ongoing Formative and Summative Assessments