Philosophy
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 website, Twitter page, and Facebook page
- School community socials
- Kindergarten new student/parent orientations
- Parent Resource sites for math and literacy
- Ohio Reads Partnership
- Music programs
- Field Day
A Curriculum with Coherence
- Ongoing staff development
- Student learning grounded in inquiry
- Differentiated curriculum for all 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
- Instructional Field Trips
- 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 Leadership Team and morning announcements led by students
- Commitment to integrating technology in meaningful ways
- Student Musicals
- Volunteer Appreciation
A Commitment to Character
- Student created and directed community service projects
- Student Leadership
- A focus on core virtues
- School spirit days
- Guidance lessons focused on character education