Hillcrest Christian School: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School. Thousand Oaks, California. Ventura County, California. Accredited Christian School

Our Middle School staff, under the direction of Principal Kathy Horan, is dedicated to offering the highest level of academic curriculum in order to prepare each student for the challenges of high school, and ultimately to fulfill God's plan for his or her life.

Students are block-scheduled in either a College Preparatory or Honors track, where they experience an intensive academic program that includes daily Bible instruction. PE and an elective round out the schedule; current year electives include Drama, Art, Home Economics, Teacher's Aide, and Computer Applications. All middle school students participate in the annual Hillcrest Science Fair and winners of that event go on to participate in the ACSI Southern District Fair at Biola University.

All 8th graders are invited on the annual U.S. Historic Study Tour, which features stops in Washington, D.C., Williamsburg, Monticello, Philadelphia, Jamestown, and New York City.

7th graders travel to San Diego for the annual Science Study Tour, where they visit Sea World, the Scripps Institute, the Tide Pools, and the San Diego Zoo.

For the student to be eligible for admission, at least one parent or guardian must be a Christian who desires a Christ-centered education and who agrees with and actively supports our statement of faith, guiding principles, and policies. Christian student, whose parents are not believers, who desire a Christian education, will be considered for admission.

All families seeking admission to HCS will fill out a pre-interview questionnaire. Families must present report cards, SATs, and any special education assessments as part of their pre-interview documentation.

The principal and/or interviewing teacher will meet with the parents and student together. There will also be teacher/student interview, and the principal will meet with the parents to answer questions and review school policies. Students will take a basic skills test focusing on mathematics, language, reading and writing skills

2007-2008 Middle School Tuition: $ 7,320

Other fees apply.

For complete tuition and fee information download the Financial Policy and Agreement PDF

Nondiscrimination Policy

Hillcrest Christian School admits students of any race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Hillcrest Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.

Middle school students report to homeroom at 7:55 and are dismissed at 3:20 each day. Seventh grade students take either Math 7 or pre algebra, ancient history, life science, Bible which alternates between Old and New Testament survey and character studies, English, electives which include drama, art, home economics, computers or teacher's aide, and physical education. In addition, each middle school student has a daily scheduled study hall period.

Eighth grade students take either Pre-Algebra, Algebra A or Algebra I, U.S. history from colonial to Civil War, earth science, Bible which alternates between Old and New Testament survey and character studies, English, electives which include drama, art, home economics, computers or teacher's aide, and physical education. In addition, each middle school student has a daily scheduled study hall period. Additionally students may be recommended for placement in a Spanish I course. Students who take and pass Algebra I and/or Spanish I with a grade of "A" or "B" will have the option of going through Calculus and Spanish V by their senior year of high school.

Both seventh and eight grade social studies curricula emphasize experimental learning through simulations which has fostered an eagerness to learn about ancient and U.S. history. Middle school English emphasizes literature and literary analysis, vocabulary study, systematic grammar instruction and a concentration on developing expository writing skills

CURRENT TEXTBOOKS INCLUDE:

• Prentice-Hall Mathematics Course 2 (Math 7)
• Prentice-Hall PreAlgebra
• Prentice-Hall Algebra I
• Bob Jones University Press Life and Earth Science
• Bob Jones University Press Ancient History and U.S. History
• Positive Action for Christ Route 66 Old and New Testatment Survey
• Glencoe Introduction to Literature (7)
• Understanding Literature (8)
• Writers Choice (Grammar 7 & 8)
• Writer's Workshop (Composition 7 & 8)

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The Middle School Retreat is held every fall, setting the foundation for the year. Chapel, featuring guest speakers, small group interactions, and worship is conducted every other week. On the alternate weeks, students participate in small group discussion and prayer moderated by the faculty.

Middle School students elect their own Leadership Council, which guides the student body in a variety of activities. There are two middle school parties hosted at the school each year. Other activities include participation in the ACSI Science Fair and Spelling Bee, with winners having the opportunity to compete in regional contests. Supervised after-school daycare is available until 6:00 P.M.

U.S. Historic Study Tour: This annual eighth grade trip is truly a once in a lifetime opportunities for parents, teachers and students to walk in the steps of our forefathers and experience the history they've been studying. Follow the link for photos and information about this wonderful experience.

Seventh graders travel to San Diego on an annual science themed field trip. View a slide show of photos from our 2006 trip

Middle school boys compete in flag football, basketball, and soccer.

Middle school girls' participate in volleyball, basketball, and soccer.

In 2003 Hillcrest became a founding member of the Tri-Valley Christian League which provides students the opportunity to compete against local Christian schools in the above mentioned sports

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