Our kids are our greatest gift; they are our legacy for future generations.
How will you invest in that legacy?
How will you invest in that legacy?
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For 44 years, Hillcrest Christian School has provided exceptional education to thousands of alumni who have gone on to excel in the colleges of their choice. Our 95% college/university acceptance rate average is a great testimony to the high quality learning experience provided by our dedicated faculty.
HCS provides an outstanding Christian education, enabling students to excel academically, while building confidence through the nurturing, safe environment that reinforces character and service over self. Leadership and responsibility are enhanced through the wide variety of enrichment and student leadership opportunities, throughout Hillcrest Christian’s exceptional extra curricular programs, accentuated by competitive sports and fine arts. |
At every grade level Hillcrest Christian provides an atmosphere that equips each child, enabling them to reach their full potential academically and spiritually. HCS’s positive environment encourages students to discover and enhance their God given creative talents and abilities, while guiding students to seek their individual destiny and make a difference in the lives of others.
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About Head of School
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Karen Winter is the Hillcrest Christian School’s Head of School. She guides the administrative team on both the Preschool and Main Campuses. She is responsible for overseeing the academics, discipline, extra and co-curricular activities, and programs involving the students in both the preschool programs and the transitional kindergarten through twelfth grades.
As our Head of School, Karen provides an unparalleled level of commitment to offer a distinctive Christian education. This is reinforced over 35 years of experience serving as Head of School, both in independent and church-related schools. |
She is devoted to maintaining the highest standards within our academic, extracurricular, and spiritual programs while recognizing that each child is a precious individual to God. At Hillcrest, she partners with our parents and dedicated faculty to help each child reach their full potential in Christ so that they can develop their God-given talents and gifts. Her experience, paired with the rich history of Hillcrest Christian School, brings an outstanding and strong vision for the school that will serve the community of Thousand Oaks as a beacon of faith, service, and academic excellence.
Karen has 38 years of leading and growing schools. Her experience includes facilitating nine major school building projects with high tech, state-of-the-art technology programs and expanding school enrollment from 250 to 1750 students. She has developed and expanded multiple academic, spiritual and extra-curricular programs including 24 hour student-run radio station, orchestra, one-to-one technology programs, student orchestra, and much more.
She has been elected to the ACSI Accreditation Commissioner for Northern and Southern California for over 20 years and to the ACSI Board of Directors. Mrs. Winter served for 18 years on pastoral leadership and the superintendent of schools and spent over 30 years as ECE representative for Christian schools. She has led over 100 seminars nationwide and was nominated for several awards including Best School in Bay Area and Best Schools in the County (for 5 years running), Best School in Covina and in Claremont, National Administrator of Year, Distinguished Schools Award, and the National Award for Top Growing School in the nation by President Bush.
Karen has 38 years of leading and growing schools. Her experience includes facilitating nine major school building projects with high tech, state-of-the-art technology programs and expanding school enrollment from 250 to 1750 students. She has developed and expanded multiple academic, spiritual and extra-curricular programs including 24 hour student-run radio station, orchestra, one-to-one technology programs, student orchestra, and much more.
She has been elected to the ACSI Accreditation Commissioner for Northern and Southern California for over 20 years and to the ACSI Board of Directors. Mrs. Winter served for 18 years on pastoral leadership and the superintendent of schools and spent over 30 years as ECE representative for Christian schools. She has led over 100 seminars nationwide and was nominated for several awards including Best School in Bay Area and Best Schools in the County (for 5 years running), Best School in Covina and in Claremont, National Administrator of Year, Distinguished Schools Award, and the National Award for Top Growing School in the nation by President Bush.
What Parents Are Saying...
After a set of circumstances, our three high-schoolers transferred from a giant local private school with an impressive appearance to Hillcrest Christian who actually lives out their name. HCS has its STUDENTS/families (not its appearance) at its heart. If you're looking for an environment where your student will learn what it means to be a recognized part of a family, HCS is that place. |
We are new to Thousand Oaks and California. This is our three children's first year at Hillcrest Christian School. We love the family atmosphere and all of the activities, Christian emphasis and Christ centered education . We highly recommend Hillcrest Christian School. |
