Hillcrest Elementary School

I've seen the older comments and yes some were very true BACK THEN but this school has really improved. This year there was a new Principal that wants the voices of the students to be heard . There are many new programs and extra help. Bullying is not common and the teachers do care about students. Without Hesitation This Is A Great School.

New parents may struggle to learn the ropes as there is very little newbie guidance and there is so much information shared without consistent connection to direct instructions. However, there is year over year consistency in policy and procedure AND it is more than evident that the teachers and staff are fully engaged with their parent community, They WANT to partner with us. That’s rare and wonderful. I’m proud my children are part of this school community.

4 /10 The core of the school are the teachers and half of them don't know how to teach kids effectively

Current school leadership owes the outgoing class and parents an apology for lacking objectivity and for telling teachers and staff that they can not wait for this class to leave the school. Do they have 35 more students incoming for next school year to fill this void? How much money from these families - that bridges were burned, has been left on the table? Clearly there is only concern for the leadership's feelings and not of the jobs of the teachers or staff. Lack of consistency and objectivity regarding punishments and infractions has been shown loud and clear. If leadership is gossiping and speaking badly about a child or family to you - wake up - because they are also speaking this way about you and your family.