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Is Hill School a "full service" school?: Yes. Hill School is the only full service school in Tarrant County that specializes in students with learning differences. While Hill School focuses on reading, writing and math, students also learn the basics in a well-rounded environment that includes foreign language, science, social studies, computer science, visual and performance arts, and athletics.

What grade levels are offered at Hill School?: Hill School's Fort Worth campus offers classes in grades two through 12. Hill School's Grapevine campus serves grades one through seven. An eighth-grade level will be offered by the start of the 2010-2011 school year.

What makes Hill School successful?: Hill School teachers believe that all students can succeed. They understand that the right teaching approach can determine success for its students. Teachers look beyond a learning disability label to address the student's individual needs.

What kind of learning environment can one expect at Hill School?: Teachers at Hill School strive to create the most positive learning environment possible. Teachers fortify a student's strengths and develop a plan for supporting weaknesses. They teach to each student's learning style, which evolves as the student develops.

Hill School works to change students' perception of themselves as well. They understand their strengths, giving them confidence to perform well academically and socially. This understanding increases self-esteem, self-confidence and social skills.

Is Hill School accredited?: Yes. Hill School is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Hill School is also nationally recognized as an exemplary school by the All Kinds of Minds Institute.

Where is Hill School located?: Hill School operates two facilities. Hill School of Fort Worth campus is located at 4817 Odessa Ave. Hill School of Grapevine is located at 204 N. Dooley.

How long has Hill School been serving the students of Tarrant County?: Hill School was incorporated as a non-profit private school, housed in a one-room facility on McCart Avenue in south Fort Worth in 1973. In the past 35 years, Hill School has expanded to include a high school and a second campus in Grapevine, which opened in the 2007-2008 school year.

Who can enroll at Hill School?: Hill School's Fort Worth campus teaches students in grades 2-12; Grapevine, grades one through seven. Students have average to above average intelligence and learn differently. Learning challenges include dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADD, ADHD, auditory processing difficulties, and other learning differences.

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