“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all!”
— ARISTOTLE
 

Lower School

Grades K-5

Your child's education may very well be one of the biggest decisions you have had to make as a parent. Our goal is to provide a joyful and interactive environment that balances high academic standards with Christian character formation, inspiring students to learn and grow to their full potential. Students are encouraged to grow and explore the world through a classical curriculum designed to expand their horizons and inspire a passion for learning.

Young children have a strong sense of memorization. Consequently, memorizing in each of the academic disciplines is emphasized: math (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication); language (letters, grammar rules, vocabulary, Latin); history (names, dates, places), etc.

Teaching methods in the Lower School include hands-on work and projects, integration of various subjects, recitations, memorization, and field trips. Students at this age learn to chant songs and absorb information well. Hillcrest students are guided to see what is good, true, and beautiful in their learning and everyday life.

Classical Christian education makes students well-rounded and life-long learners in an ever-changing world.

 
 

Lower School Courses

 
 

  • Character training

  • Bible / Scripture

  • Phonics

  • Grammar

  • Spelling

  • Composition

  • Penmanship-printing, cursive

  • Literature Reading

  • Oratory / Presentations: enunciation, memorization, recruitment, reading aloud

  • Latin

  • Socratic introduction

  • Social Studies

  • American History, Geography

  • World History / Bible History: Creation to resurrection, fall of Rome-early modern times

  • Saxon Math

  • Science

  • Music: history, instruments, theory, performance/drama

  • Art / Art History

  • Physical Education

 

APPLY TO HILLCREST

Click the "Apply to Hillcrest" button below to create a profile and complete the application online.

Step 2

Placement tests will be administered for all grades (Preschool-12th).

Step 3

PS-5th Grade: Upon completion of the application and placement assessments, a Hillcrest representative will arrange an interview with at least one parent/guardian and the principal.

6-12th Grade: Upon completion of an application, your references will be emailed a reference form. Once all references have been submitted to Hillcrest and placement assessments have been administered, a parent and student interview will be arranged with the principal.

Step 4

Following the interview, Hillcrest Academy will contact the applicant to communicate the status of the application.