Special Programs

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

A.C.S.I. Events
As a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, our school has participated in the following A.C.S.I. sponsored events:

Speech Meet	Piano Festival	Cheerleading Camp
Day of Hope—Missions	Science Fair	Art Festival
Math Olympics	Leadership Conference	Choral Festivals
Spelling Bee	Creative Writing Festival	Geography Bee

Hillcrest Events and Programs

Spirit Week	Fundraisers	Student Council
Spiritual Emphasis Week	Class Activities	Student Prayer Groups
Athletic Booster Club	Parent Action Team (P.A.T.)	Grandparents’ Days
Parent Prayer Group	Missions Outreach	5th Grade Outdoor Education Trip
California Scholarship Federation (CSF)	Pinewood Derby Family Event	8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
10th Grade Marine Biology Trip	Fine Arts Booster Club	National Geography Bee
High School Backpacking Trip	12th Grade Retreat	4th Grade California Adventure

LUNCH - A lunch program is available each day. The cost is determined annually for a lunch ticket which includes an entree, drink, and cookie or chips. Books of tickets are available at an established price. Meals may be purchased on a day-to-day basis including a la carte items.

STUDENT STORE - The student store is open during snack time, lunch, and after school. A variety of snacks and cold drinks are available to students. Other items that can be purchased at the Student Store include school supplies, P.E. clothes, and Bibles.

LIBRARY— School library services are available every school day. Media and internet services are provided as well as a computerized card catalog and check out system. The library remains open after school until 4:30 p.m.

MUSIC ACADEMY—The Music Academy offers students an after school music program. Classes and private lessons are available in piano, guitar, drums, violin, trumpet, clarinet, saxophone, flute, trombone, and voice. In addition we have a beginning band class for elementary, middle school and high school levels. In the fall of 2005 we launched a select elementary choir that will perform in concerts as well as participate in the ACSI festivals. Our Music Academy is a fabulous training ground for future musicians.

AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS - Hillcrest has developed a popular sports program for students in all grade levels. Practices and games are conducted under the supervision of Hillcrest staff members. A separate registration fee is required for participation.

Grades K-5 - Students compete in co-ed basketball and soccer. Everyone who signs up will participate. All games and practices are held on campus.

Grades 6-8 - Boys’ sports include Flag Football, Basketball, and Soccer. Girls’ sports include Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, and Spirit Squad. Each of these teams participate in their respective divisions of the V.C.A.L. (Valley Christian Athletic League) against other local private schools. Depending upon the number of players registering for a given team, it may be necessary to conduct tryouts.

Grades 9-12 - The school is a member of the Heritage League, governed by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), for high school sports. Boys’ sports include eight-man Tackle Football, Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, and Golf. Girls’ sports include Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball, Softball, and Cheerleading.