Hill Elementary School 8601 Tallwood Drive Austin, TX 78759 Phone Number: 512 414-2369 Fax: 512 841-8105 Beth Ellis

Mission Statement

The Hill School Mission is to inspire each student to be a socially responsible, life-long learner through a comprehensive educational foundation. Belief Statement All children can apply their learning in new and real-world situations. Socially responsible students think critically and demonstrate respect. A challenging student-centered curriculum is essential. Well-trained professionals are vital to education success. Education is a partnership among students, staff, parents, and the community.

School Goals

Students will be able to solve authentic problems using a variety of critical thinking strategies. Students will use reading, writing, listening, speaking and viewing as tools of communication across the curriculum. Students will receive instruction specific to their individual learning needs.

Major Programs and Initiatives

Leadership Austin Kids 5th Grade Leadership Challenge Quest Student Council GIfted and Talented Differentiation New Jersey Writing Project/Capitol City Writes Inclusion Leader Readers and Special Friends K-5 Portfolio Assesment School-wide problem-solving model Student-led Threeway Conferencing Big-Six Information Processing Model Performance-Based Assessments Vertical Teaming Publication of Hill student anthology Participation in the Rising Star competition and publication TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More--Parent support within classrooms) Special Education Inclusion Texas Successful Schools Award winner Music Memory award winners for many years Jump Rope for Heart Jog Around Texas Fitness program Reading Recovery Hill School Fine Arts Show