The Westside school board approved a design development package for a new Hillside Elementary school facility.

Q1. What does Hillside do to help English Language Learners (ELL)?

Ans. Hillside has a high-intensity ESL program with four levels (beginner to advanced) that helps students improve their English skills while also learning other subjects.

Q2. What STEM programs does Hillside offer?

Ans. The school has a fully stocked technical learning center/STEM lab where students can do hands-on research and experiments.

Q3: What kinds of arts or optional classes does Hillside Elementary have?

Ans. Hillside students can take performance-based classes through the Aesthetics & CI program. These classes include dance, concert production, play acting, and more.

Q4. Can parents help out at Hillside Elementary?

Ans. Parents and other people in the community can volunteer through the Granite School District's volunteer program, but they must pass a background check first.

Q5. How often do families get updates on their child's progress and report cards?

The school has three trimesters (180 days or more) and sends out standards-based report cards at the end of each trimester through a parent portal.