Freshmen Guide Book

Are you applying to Hillcrest High School for your next step in your academic career? Or, you are already a freshman struggling academically or even socially in school but don’t know where to find help? Then, this guidebook is for you. Hillcrest High School has a campus with over 2000 students and over 260 teachers, faculties and staff members. You can get the help you need if you know where you can find them. And in this article, we’ll inform you of everything you need to know about Hillcrest High School. 

Hillcrest High School  was founded in 1971,  and has amassed an impressive academic history. This institution is renowned for providing a wide variety of classes for students to select from, allowing them to do so according to their interests. There are seven distinct SLCs (Small Learning Communities) in this school which covers subjects such as, Pre-medicine, Scientific research, Humanities, Teachers of tomorrow, The Academy of Performance and Visual Arts, Public service and legislation, Global citizens, and Health science. Based on what they have to offer, these SLCs specialize in various disciplines. 19 AP courses are available at this institution, along with several after-school college courses. 

We’ve interviewed many freshmen and sophomores about their experience so far in this school year. Every sophomores that we’ve interviewed depicts how helpful the counselors and SLC directors were in the year so far. Maria, a sophomore, says, “Especially my SLC director does everything in her power to help the students who feel isolated and make them feel included.” A current freshmen, Fatima, states, “My counselor advised me on which classes to take and how to plan if I want to graduate early. She is very helpful with the academics as well.” When asked if you want to change anything from their freshmen year, each had their own idea to make Hillcrest better. 

Fahmed, a sophomore, stated that, “Shortening the duration of class time and making more workshops could help me manage my time while also giving me time to get one on one help from teachers.” Another sophomore who wished to stay anonymous said, “The SLC system of this school can feel isolating sometimes. Sometimes, I just wish to be in a class where I have my friends in but I can’t because of the difference in SLC.” 

Freshmen! If you need any help throughout your time at Hillcrest High School, This link will provide you with teachers and their rooms you can go to no matter the help you need!