OUR MISSION AND GOALS

The objective of Hillcrest Academy is to achieve the highest possible academic standards within all grades, as well as

• to provide an appreciation for education and love of learning while emphasizing the fundamentals of how to study, gather and organize material, listen, think, and reason both independently and cooperatively.
• to teach children to read with understanding in order to attain a strong foundation in English, mathematics, and science while allowing sufficient flexibility to encourage creativity within structured programs.
• to introduce children to the world through history and geography with the purpose of fostering better understanding and tolerance of other cultures while expanding global awareness.
• to help children develop an appreciation of the fine arts, especially art, music, drama, and dance.
• to expose children to foreign languages and cultures, especially French and Spanish.
• to introduce basic sports and skills stressing the importance of good sportsmanship and teamwork.
• to advance interpersonal communication skills which aid in the development of poise and self-confidence in social interactions.
• to instruct children in the democratic governing process and foster an awareness of the child's role in family, school, community, nation, and world in order to become responsible contributing citizens of the twenty-first century.