Mission Statement

The mission of Barton Hills School, through its commitment to a cooperative environment and the Accelerated Schools Model, is to fully develop each student\'s potential as a learner and a productive citizen in our world.

School Goals

Student Achievement - Through the use of innovative instructional methods and a challenging curriculum, Barton Hills School will provide a quality education for successful, lifelong learning.
Meeting the Needs of All Students - Barton Hills will meet the needs of all children through a variety of educational programs.
Parental Involvement - The Barton Hills parents, teachers, and students will work together to make our school a successful place for learning.

Major Programs and Initiatives

Jump-for-Heart
On-campus computer assistant in lab
Cross grade level POD meetings
Adopter sponsors
Capital Area Food Bank drives and volunteers
Vertical team activities
NFL Pass/Punt/Kick
UT Volleyball Seminar
Austin High vertical team initiatives
Student Safety Patrol
Cultural assemblies
School Music Programs
Marathon Kids
Art Matters
Xeriscape garden by parents
Fire Department demonstrations
Classroom garden boxes
Balanced Literacy
Young Author\'s workshop
Carnival
Earth Day school wide celebration
Kinder Rodeo
Student Talent Show
Yearly Plans
Project Read
Classroom Parent Newsletters
Math Investigations
UIL participation
Kindness & Justice Day
Buddy classes
Fabulous Friday
Reflections
Greenbelt Curriculum
Portfolios
Teacher-led Summer Camps
School wide Newsletter
Star Skills
UT Science Students in classrooms
Leader Readers
Smart Girls
Writing Workshop/Literacy Group
Volunteer Coordinator
Spanish Showcase
Reading Recovery