Highlands Elementary recently celebrated continued growth in Cedar Hill ISD's only elementary bilingual program, which has helped hundreds of Spanish-speaking students transition into English instruction while maintaining Spanish language enrichment. The campus hosted a well-attended community literacy night where bilingual families participated in reading activities in both English and Spanish. Cedar Hill ISD highlighted Highlands as a model for language equity at the elementary level during the district's curriculum planning sessions.

Q1. What languages are offered in Highlands Elementary's bilingual program?

Ans. Highlands Elementary offers a Spanish-English bilingual program where Spanish-speaking learners receive English instruction while benefiting from ongoing Spanish enrichment activities.

Q2. Can students from outside the Highlands attendance zone attend the bilingual program?

Ans. Yes, students across Cedar Hill ISD who qualify for the bilingual program may access it through the district's Pathways to Potential or standard enrollment process.

Q3. What enrichment clubs are available at Highlands Elementary?

Ans. Highlands Elementary hosts monthly Club Fridays, allowing students to explore different interests through rotating themed enrichment activities led by staff and community partners.

Q4. Does Highlands Elementary offer a National Elementary Honor Society?

Ans. Yes, the National Elementary Honor Society is available at Highlands Elementary for fourth and fifth-grade students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and good character.

Q5. Is before or after-school care available at Highlands Elementary?

Ans. Right at School provides before and after-school care at Highlands Elementary for families who need extended supervision beyond the regular school day schedule.