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    DEMOGRAPHICS
    YEAR SCHOOL OPENED
    1970
    ATTENDANCE RATE (%)
    94.0
    student Enrollment
    708
    Race/Ethnicity (%)
    African American....................... 34.5
    Hawaii/Pac. Islander.......................... -
    White.............................. 29.6
    Multiracial...................... 7.3
    Hispanic......................... 25
    American Indian/AK....................... -
    Asian.............................. 3.3
    GENDER (%)
    Male................................ 47.9 
    Female........................... 52.1
    Special Services** (%)
    FARMS........................... 78.2
    504.................................. 2
    Special Ed..................... 10.3
    LEP................................. 17.3
    Title 1............................. Yes

     **Special Services Terms Glossary

    School Renovation Details - 1996, 2000, 2010, 2018 K addition, walls to close the open space design in phases.

Hilltop Elementary School

Hilltop

Who We Are: Our Community and School Culture

  • Each of our schools’ leadership teams analyzed the factors that impact their students’ ability to engage deeply and achieve academic success. They shared stories of their students and families, some of whom are facing serious challenges associated with physical wellness, social-emotional stability, unique learning needs, family security, mental health, violence, and food/housing uncertainties. They discussed the obstacles that their students face daily when preparing to come to school on time, ready to learn.
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    Questions such as the following drove discussions around Anne Arundel County: 

    • What are the challenges and obstacles that negatively affect our students’ engagement and achievement most significantly and why?
    • Are we analyzing our data and listening closely to learn about all of our students when we seek to understand our learners’ social-emotional and academic struggles?
    • How do cultural differences, language challenges, transportation difficulties, health problems, and frequent family relocation (mobility) serve as obstacles to school success for our students?
    • What resources and supports are available within AACPS and across our county to support students and families in need?  How do we help our families receive the supports they need?

Our School Culture

  • Below is the school’s story as seen through the eyes of school leaders. They discuss the culture of their school and the community.

    Students in classroom sitting in circle interacting with teacher At Hilltop Elementary School, we put ALL of our students at the center of everything we do. Our students come first in the hearts and minds of our teachers and staff.  The teachers and staff at Hilltop love ALL students and we take great care in individualizing our supports. We are eager to come to work each day to help students learn and grow. Our teachers and staff value each student’s voice, and we take time to learn their personal stories. We also recognize the many unique qualities in all learners, and believe in growing the whole child. In addition, our teachers and staff provide a safe and consistent environment to help our students develop the social and emotional competencies necessary for their life-long journeys.

    At Hilltop Elementary school, we work hard daily to elevate ALL students.  Our teachers and staff differentiate the path to reach grade-level standards, to ensure that ALL students experience success.  The Hilltop teachers and staff instill a growth mindset in students to help them reflect on their learning and celebrate their individual growth. When delivering instruction, our teachers and staff incorporate engaging methodologies and strategies to meet the needs of all students and foster their love of learning. When academic assessments indicate that some students need additional supports, our teachers and staff remain vigilant in our mission; and seek new and creative opportunities to reteach and review content. The Hilltop teachers and staff remain positive when problem-solving, and are always excited about the learning experiences ahead for our students.
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    At Hilltop Elementary School, we have built a dedicated team of teachers and staff who value collaboration and working together.  We believe that “teamwork makes the dream work”, and we feel that the Hilltop team is the definition of #AACPSawesome. Our team demonstrates that we are all better together, and our team frequently goes above and beyond to support our students and their families. At the start of each school day, our teachers and staff put forth their very best to be “all in” with each moment.  Our Team lifts each other up and remains focused on our shared goal of creating lifelong learners within our students and ourselves.

    At Hilltop Elementary School, we have created a warm and welcoming environment for ALL students, parents, families and community members. We make sure to greet ALL with a friendly smile, and believe in providing ALL an empathetic ear.  Our teachers and staff work hard to develop strong, positive relationships with parents and families. We also strive to connect with the community, and embrace the rich diversity of ALL members. At Hilltop, we have cultivated a climate of acceptance, understanding and respect for the differences that make us all so unique. With compassion and respect, we work to provide the supports and resources that our community, families or students require to meet their needs and feel safe.

CHALLENGES TO STUDENT SUCCESS

  • The leadership team in each AACPS school reviewed all of the factors that may influence their students’ engagement and achievement in school; these challenges include academic data elements, community history, and socio-economic aspects of each community. The school’s leadership team identified the following elements as impactful for their students.

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