Hilldale Elementary School, comprised of diverse cultures, customs, and needs, believes that its likenesses unite and its differences enrich all aspects of the learning environment. Building character, respecting diversity, doing one’s best, and instilling a life-long commitment to learning in students are the foundation blocks of the school. The Hilldale staff, working closely with parents and community members, creates a school setting in which all students can achieve their potential. Proactive strategies, on-going assessments, guided reading, response journals for reading, writing and math, the use of trade books, learning centers, enrichment activities, technology tools, and writing workshops are used to improve student skills. A writing project, sponsored by parent volunteers, encourages students to write stories, essays, and poems for our Hilltales literary magazine. Support services include basic skills’ instruction, speech, resource room, occupational therapy, physical therapy, ESL, guidance, and an enrichment program. All of these learning activities and services enable students to access and use information necessary to become responsible and contributing members of society.