Special Programs

Library

Hill School libraries are major centers of activity. The Fort Worth Campus collection has over 10,000 cataloged items ranging from hardback, paperback, DVD, VHS, cassette tape and CD materials as well as non-cataloged items such as newspapers and magazines. The Grapevine Campus library has over 3,000 cataloged items, and shares items from the Fort Worth library, as well. The professional collection has over 1000 DVD and VHS format items as well as print materials. Subscription online databases include NetTrekker, Proquest, Facts on File, TeachingBooks.net, and DKC Central which are available at school or at home for students and staff. Athena library system provides computerized library search function for student/staff use and circulation/cataloging functions.

Accelerated Reader

The Accelerated Reader program for grades 1-6 provides students with incentives to read to remember. They select a book from A.R. selections, read it, then go to the computer and take a test. The program assigns points earned for passing the test with at least 80% accuracy. Rewards are earned as students earn more points.

Physical Education

Students in 1st-8th grades participate in physical education every day. Students in high school are required to take 1.5 credits of physical education as graduation requirements.

Spelling Bee

Hill School students participate in the Scripps-Howard Spelling Bee sponsored by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. A school spelling bee is held to determine the students who will represent our school at the city-wide bee. Students in grades 1-6 can participate.

MATHCOUNTS

Math Counts Regional Competition is held at TCU during February. The top eight seventh and eighth grade math students participate in this one day competition.

MATHCOUNTS Mission
MATHCOUNTS is committed to helping develop a technically literate population essential to U.S. global competitiveness and the quality of life of all Americans. In keeping with national education goals of demonstrated competence in challenging subject matter and world preeminence in science and mathematics achievement, MATHCOUNTS will:

Encourage interest and proficiency in mathematics among all intermediate school students;
Develop students' awareness of the relevance of mathematics to everyday life and encourage students to pursue mathematics-related careers;
Recognize student achievement in mathematics;
Foster private and public partnerships that will assist MATHCOUNTS in meeting the changing educational needs of students in a culturally diverse society.

HPA

The Hill Parent Association (HPA) assists with sponsorship of a wide variety of special activities each year that contribute to the overall campus life of the school, as well as promoting academic goals, including:
Fall
Back to School Night
Middle School Retreat
Middle School Game Night
High School Homecoming Dance
United Nations Day Program
Fall Family Fun Night

Winter
Elementary Holiday Program
High School Game Night
Band concert
Division Holiday Parties
Junior Recognition Ceremony
Middle School special event
Teacher Appreciation Week

Spring
Hill School Auction
Grandparents Day
High School Game Night
Healthy Hawks Week
Senior Showcase
Junior/Senior Prom
Sophomore Portfolio Night