What Makes Hilliard Crossing a Great School?

Our goal for education is grounded in the research and work of Dr. Ernest Boyer and has a shared vision of excellence for all.
To achieve excellence for all, four priorities are considered the essential building blocks of the school which are the components of an effective education:

The School as Community

• An active PTO
• Classroom parent volunteers
• School internet site
• School community socials
• Kindergarten new student/parent orientations
• Parent Resource Center
• Ohio Reads Partnership
• Music programs
• Field Day

A Curriculum with Coherence

• Ongoing staff development
• Student learning grounded in inquiry
• Differentiated curriculum for students for gifted students
• Commitment to discipline-based arts education including specialized instruction in Music, Art, and Physical Education
• Integrated approach to academic, behavioral, and social intervention for students
• Instruction driven by student data
• Flexibly scheduled media center that is the "hub" of learning
• Science Olympiad
• Instructional Field Trips
• Grade level academic showcase nights
• District commitment to Literacy Development
• Classroom promises/contracts

A Climate for Learning

• Student art and academic work prominently displayed
• Safety and crisis intervention plans
• "Meet the Teacher" year opening events
• School Guidance Program
• Student leadership through Student Council, Choose To Lead, and morning announcements led by students
• Commitment to computer technology
• Student Musicals
• Volunteer Appreciation

A Commitment to Character

• Student created and directed community service projects
• DARE Program
• Student Council
• A focus on core virtues
• School spirit days
• Year-end celebration of academic accomplishment
• Guidance lessons focused on character education