Building a Strong Foundation
The best way to learn about the program at Hill is to talk to us and visit. If you would like to learn more we hope you will contact us, either through email or by calling the school to set up an appointment. We are proud of our program and eager to discuss it with you.
Building a Strong Foundation
At The Hill School, we believe that education is a journey—one best taken with intention, purpose, and a strong sense of community. From Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade, students grow in a nurturing environment that honors their individuality while cultivating the habits of mind and character that will serve them for life.
Our program is rooted in the conviction that young people thrive when they feel known, respected, challenged, and supported. Across all grade levels, we foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence through small instructional groups, close relationships with teachers, and an intentional balance of academic and co-curricular experiences.
Hill School students are taught to think critically, communicate clearly, collaborate respectfully, and take increasing responsibility for themselves and their community. Through daily routines, classroom traditions, and opportunities to lead, students gain the social and emotional skills essential for meaningful engagement in the world.
Our approach evolves with children’s development. In the early years, students build foundational skills through play, exploration, and guided discovery. As they grow, they encounter increasingly sophisticated ideas, take on greater independence, and find their voices as learners and leaders. The result is a learning journey that is both challenging and joyful—one that prepares students for high school and beyond, but more importantly, nurtures the qualities of character that last a lifetime.
Hill’s faculty and administrators also continuously grow alongside the students through professional development that includes reading and reflecting on the work of educational theorists such as Carol Dweck, Howard Gardner, Robert Evans, Michael Thompson, and others whose ideas have shaped Hill’s practice – see the Educational Theorists that have influenced Hill educators.
Our goal is for Hill School alumni to be mature, well-rounded, and ready to contribute to their next communities with integrity, empathy, and confidence.
