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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BS-JdufAFWiC0YLhXxVwA7xEFgY6vaI-/view?usp=sharing Hilltop Country Day School has moved to remote learning like many schools in the country and is providing a blend of live and independent learning opportunities in a move that sets the school apart from others in the area. “Our teachers are online live twice a day with their grade levels not only to […]
Read MoreSecond Grade Students Share Landform Knowledge
Second grade students recently completed a unit of study on landforms and invited parents and friends to an exhibition on North American landforms. Imagining themselves as scientists, each student researched a different region in North America and reported on the unique animals and their habitats, landforms, and how humans impact that area. Hilltop’s Lower School […]
Read MoreSimple Machines: Simply Amazing!
Simple machines are simply amazing! Third grade students at Hilltop Country Day School presented a program on the six simple machines – the wedge, wheel and axle, lever, inclined plane, screw, and pulley. In their makerspace class, students built large scale models of each machine to demonstrate the physical science principles behind each. In front […]
Read MoreHilltop Hawks Soar!
Hilltop Hawks in first through eighth grade have the opportunity to test their mettle against their classmates, other area schools, and even internationally through a variety of competitive opportunities. Battle of the Books has been a staple of the Hilltop experience, and for the first time in the history of the competition, a perfect score […]
Read MoreA STEM-Sational Open House!
Calling all Bright Minds! Hilltop is excited to highlight an area of pride during its December Open House Event: our STEM curriculum. Prospective families are invited on campus Tuesday, December 3 at 10:00 am for tours, curriculum highlights and hands-on demonstrations. Live a day in the life of a Hilltop Hawk!
Read MoreSpeech and Debate Course Introduced in Upper School
What happens when you put a musician, a writer, and a computer geek together? They develop a new course of study for their students! Thanks to the widespread use of computers and cell phones, today’s students have access to easy communication and readily available information. Messages are shortened, conversations condensed, and research questions are answered […]
Read MoreBack to School Means Back to Nature
For teachers, the words “back to school” often conjure thoughts of lessons to plan, classrooms to decorate, and meetings to attend. But for the faculty of Hilltop Country Day School in Sparta, the start of this school year meant a day in the sunshine at Liberty Farm, the site of the largest sunflower maze on […]
Read MoreDebbie Gioello Named as Featured Artist
Art reveals my inner self. Art reveals my ideals and what I value. Art expresses a passion for life Hilltop is excited to announce Debbie Gioello as the 2019 Featured Artist. Debbie Gioello is a well-known artist with a body of work spanning etching renditions, abstract polymer paintings, and impressionistic watercolor paintings. Gioello’s work can […]
Read MoreAn Evening of Discovery at Hilltop Country Day School
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, Hilltop Country Day School invited area children of all ages to attend a celestial-inspired program on Thursday, August 1. The fun began with a trip to the science lab where science teacher Michael Umstead explained the secret to hunting micrometeorites: patience and a good broom! Samples […]
Read MoreTune in to Podcasts
A frequent question parents ask teachers is how to grow their child’s reading comprehension. Students gain a deeper understanding of books when they make connections. Ask questions when reading and allow your child to do the same. Guide them to reflect and make connections from the book to their own lives, another text they have […]
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