ELA Instruction
At Hillcrest Elementary, we follow the NC Standard Course of Study to plan all lessons. Each lesson is aligned with one of the required ELA NCSCOS standards. We utilize Integrated Units of Study developed by our ABSS curriculum team to support standards instruction in reading and writing that integrates science and social studies. Students in Kinder-2nd grade also participate in Fundations and Heggerty to develop and extend their phonological awareness and phonics. These are core programs used in all K-2 general classrooms. All students receive 120 minutes of ELA instruction daily. If you have any questions about our ELA instruction, please reach out to your child's teacher or our administrative team.
Math Instruction
At Hillcrest Elementary, we follow the NC Standard Course of Study to plan all lessons. Each lesson is aligned with one or more required math NCSCOS standards. We utilize Reveal Math to support standards instruction. Students also participate in an adaptive computer program to support their learning. K-2 students participate in RedBird, and 3-5 students participate in ALEKS. All students receive 90 minutes of math instruction daily. If you have any questions about our math instruction, please get in touch with your child's teacher or our administrative team.
Science Instruction
At Hillcrest Elementary, we follow the NC Standard Course of Study to plan all lessons. Each lesson is aligned with one of the required Science NCSCOS standards. We utilize Integrated Units of Study developed by our ABSS curriculum team to support standards instruction in reading and writing that integrates science and social studies. 5th-grade students also get to engage in science modules through an adaptive computer program called Gizmos. All students receive 30 minutes of hands-on Science instruction daily. If you have any questions about our Science instruction, please reach out to your child's teacher or our administrative team.
Social Studies Instruction
At Hillcrest Elementary, we follow the NC Standard Course of Study to plan all lessons. Each lesson is aligned with one of the required Social Studies NCSCOS standards. We utilize Integrated Units of Study developed by our ABSS curriculum team to support standards instruction in reading and writing that integrates science and social studies. If you have any questions about our Social Studies instruction, please reach out to your child's teacher or our administrative team.
Questions about curriculum, testing, or student progress?
If you have any questions about the curriculum or your child's progress, please reach out to your child's teacher. For inquiries regarding student testing, including AIG (Academically or Intellectually Gifted) assessments, or if you would like your child to be tested, please contact the school office. We are here to support your child's educational journey and are happy to assist with any questions or concerns you may have.
Tutoring & Academic Assistance
Hillcrest Elementary offers tutoring services in collaboration with Elon University's 'It Takes a Village' Project (Village Project). This partnership provides students with personalized academic support to help them succeed. If you're interested in tutoring assistance for your child, please contact your child's teacher.
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