History and Faculty
History
Hillcrest Christian School began in 1976, under
the direction, leadership, and ministry of the
dedicated members of Hillcrest Christian Church,
who, with a vision to serve the needs of the
church and community, began the implementation
of a quality academic program for grades K-3.
On opening day, there were 22 students enrolled.
Within a few years, the school had increased
its enrollment significantly, encompassing gardes
K-6, with multiple classes in several of the
elementary grades.
In 1983 a new school educational facility, including
a gymnasium were built. This allowed HCS to add
grades 7-9 and thus was born the Junior High
School. This was later adjusted to grades 6-8
and the middle school philosophy was adopted.
Several years later, in 1985, The Discovery Program
was added allowing teachers to minister to the
needs of learning disabled students. HCS if fully
accredited by the National Institute for Learning
Disabilities (NILD) for the Discovery Program.
Accreditation of the entire educational program
was first granted by the Association of Christian
Schools International (ACSI) and the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in
1995.
Growth continued throughout
the end of the 1980’s
and into the 1990’s. With the same enthusiasm
as its initial efforts, the school continued
to expand its educational ministry to include
programs for elementary, middle school and high
school grades. Planning for more growth in 1996,
the church relocated to larger facilities in
Porter Ranch. This is important because Hillcrest
Christian Church deeded the property at 17531
Rinaldi Street to the school. At this point HCS
became an independent corporation. That same
year, the decision was made to add grades 9-12.
Four years later the first senior class graduated
with 28 graduates. By 2007 that number grew to
53 graduates.
Following a second self-study in 2007, and visits
by an accreditation visiting committee, another
six year term of accreditation by ACSI and WASC
was granted. The initial vision has continued
to become a reality and is reflected in all aspects
of the school, faculty, and student body which
continue to grow, not only in numbers, but academiaclly,
spiritually, socially, physically and emotionally
Faculty
One of the major advantages of a Christian school
education is the fact that each student may receive
an education by qualified Christian teachers.
The faculty and staff at Hillcrest Christian
School have a strong Christian commitment to
provide the best education for the students.
Faculty members receive their certification through
the Association of Christian Schools International
and/or the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
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