Academics

Hillside earned TEA distinctions for 2022 in ELAR and math, top 25% for closing the gap and postsecondary readiness

Hillside Academy for Excellence recieved an A rating from the Texas Education Agency for 2022.

Hillside's 2022 Distinction Designations are:

  • English Language Arts/Reading Academic Achievement
  • Mathematics Academic Achievement
  • Top 25 percent in comparative closing the gaps
  • Postsecondary readiness
Hillside Academy strives to ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach his/her academic potential and to develop self-control, self-respect, and respect for others.
 

Technology in the classrooms and beyond

Students at Hillside are each assigned a device that they use daily. Grade levels kindergarten through 2nd grade have iPads, while 3rd through 5th graders have ChromeBooks. Hillside teachers are constantly looking for new ways to keep students engaged, learn technology and future ready skills, and ensure that our students are college and career ready. At Hillside, we believe students should learn to use technology to enhance education and learn the importance of digital citizenship.

Students working on computers

 

STAAR elementary testing

Please visit the district site to see dates for testing information.

Learning at home

Students are able to use GISD resources for at home learning and fun by using the GISD Ready Hub. 

Pebble Go logo

PebbleGo is a non-fiction resource that students love. They can learn about animals, health, social studies or science. Mrs. Shelton, our school librarian, was able to purchase a subscription to PebbleGo for the 2023-24 school year using our book fair profits. Here are the directions to login to PebbleGo at home.

Online resources

See the district's list of approved Online Instructional Resources. These are available to all students, teachers, parents, and administrators from any district or non-district computer.