Hilliard Elementary is doing well as a NES campus right now. It gives students more tools and more time to get help with their schoolwork. Recently, the school celebrated the end of its first semester with higher student engagement scores. This is a sign of the hard work of its dedicated staff. Families are very sure about the school's new direction and the new safety measures that have been put in place.

Q1. What is the goal of the "Leader in Me" program at Hilliard El?

Ans. Hilliard El teaches students the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by using the "Leader in Me" method.

Q2. Does Hilliard El help students with dyslexia in any special ways?

Ans. Hilliard El has trained specialists who run special "Take Flight" intervention sessions to help students who have trouble reading.

Q3. What special partnerships does Hilliard El have with other organizations in the community that help its students?

Ans. Hilliard El works with food banks in Houston to give families in need "Backpack Buddy" meal kits on the weekends.

Q4. How does Hilliard El use technology in the classroom every day?

Ans. Each student at Hilliard El gets their own Chromebook to use to access interactive digital learning platforms.

Q5. Does Hilliard El hold any special events to honor students who reach important academic goals?

Ans. Hilliard El has "Honor Roll Celebrations" every three months to honor students for their perfect attendance and academic achievements.