Hillcrest Elementary School

7500 North Vernon Street

School District

Crestwood
Grade

K-4
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 22, 2019

They need open there eyes on the kids more when there outside
Submitted by parent on July 31, 2015

My daughter is going to start first grade in the fall and I've only had great experiences with Hillcrest. I was really involved with the PTA and I volunteered in her class 3 days a week so I was in the school almost everyday. I've been able to chat a little with more then just my daughter's teacher and only came back with positive feelings. There are some amazing teachers there. My daughter's teacher was Mrs. Jamison for kindergarten. She was an amazing teacher, she had so much patience and love of teaching. I also love this school because my daughter is very gifted in reading and they are making sure she is challenged. Hillcrest is a great school with great teachers and staff.
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2011

Kids get rated and are informally tier into two groups, second group has questionable educators. Of the three years my son was enrolled two of the teacher attended part time. The first took time off to continue her education during the day while she was supposed to be teaching. The principal called it a special program (two days a week?) She should have been part time. Get your masters on your own time like the rest of us! The second and worst teacher bounced around the district and landed here for a year. Between being out sick she would also be on a special program. She was not attentive to children and we couldn t get any real understanding of what the expectation and assignments were. My wife has asked to volunteer a couple of time and the teacher would never set a date for her to help. The Principal make excuse about absent teacher issue and she has nothing to say. It has been two years now since we pull our son out of this school and have never been happier he is starting to excel and is becoming a leader in his class despite what his former elementary teacher has said!
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2010

My daughter is in the third grade and currently enrolled at Hillcrest as part of the CAP (Crestwood Accelerated Program) . She has a wonderful teacher who (in my opinion) is wholly committed to happiness and success of her students. My daughter loves attending school at Hillcrest, and has LOVED every teacher she has had thus far. In our experience, the principle is quick to resolve any issues with a fair but no-nonsense approach, that as a parent, I totally appreciate! I couldn't feel more confident about my childs' well being and safety when sending her off to school in the morning!!! Also, they have a wonderful parent group (PACT) that is constantly providing new programs and events to offer ways to further enhance the kids school experience, as well as organizing interesting fund-raising events for the school.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2009

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Submitted by parent on December 18, 2008

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