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Academics

At the Hilltoppers Academy School, we invest in a comprehensive curriculum, expert teachers, small classes, leading-edge technology, extensive academic support, and high-quality programs and extracurricular activities. Our students leave the Hilltoppers Academy with a well-rounded education, ready to succeed in the world.

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Jessie White - Illinois Secretary State proud supporter of the Hilltoppers Academy School

Culinary School

Lower

School Curriculum

Middle

School Curriculum

Upper

School Curriculum

We inspire our students to develop a lifelong love of learning with a curriculum that features engaging classes taught by subject specialists including:

  • Math

  • Science

  • Social studies

  • Language arts

  • Spanish

  • Computer science and applications

  • Performing and visual arts

  • Physical education

  • Study skills & character development

  • Library

  • Math: pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, algebra II/trigonometry and pre-calculus

  • Science: earth science, chemistry, physics and biology

  • English: grammar, vocabulary, literature and writing

  • Social studies: ancient history, world studies and U.S. history

  • Foreign languages: Spanish, French, Mandarin, Japanese or Latin

  • Computer science: design thinking, innovation lab, programming, architecture, flowcharts, systems thinking, engineering, app design

  • Visual arts: art I & II, art history, ceramics and sculpture

  • Performing arts: music, dance, theater and orchestra

  • Communication studies: public speaking, debate and speech

  • Physical education: team and individual sports, personal fitness and health topics

To prepare our middle school students for success in high school, college and beyond, we focus on the following academic core requirements, with some available at regular and honors levels:

  • Math: pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, algebra II/trigonometry and pre-calculus

  • Science: earth science, chemistry, physics and biology

  • English: grammar, vocabulary, literature and writing

  • Social studies: ancient history, world studies and U.S. history

  • Foreign languages: Spanish, French, Mandarin, Japanese or Latin

  • Computer science: design thinking, innovation lab, programming, architecture, flowcharts, systems thinking, engineering, app design

  • Visual arts: art I & II, art history, ceramics and sculpture

  • Performing arts: music, dance, theater and orchestra

  • Communication studies: public speaking, debate and speech

  • Physical education: team and individual sports, personal fitness and health topics

We tailor our students' academic placement to meet their individual needs, personal interests, and social and emotional growth at the Hilltoppers Academy upper school. Each student's academic and extracurricular journey is uniquely tailored to individual needs and passions.

Our curriculum inspires students to push their intellectual boundaries in a supportive environment by emphasizing:

  • engaging teachers and classrooms

  • motivated students

  • comprehensive lab experience

  • post-AP classes

  • in-depth research, and

  • study skills.

With 29 advanced placement (AP) courses, 23 post-AP courses, and countless programs and extracurricular activities, your children will reach their academic goals at the upper school.

 

Beyond our core academic subjects, our students explore their interests in complementary areas of study including communication studies such as debate, journalism, business and entrepreneurship, and performing and visual arts.

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School Children

Lower

School Curriculum

Middle

School Curriculum

Upper

School Curriculum

We inspire our students to develop a lifelong love of learning with a curriculum that features engaging classes taught by subject specialists including:

  • Math

  • Science

  • Social studies

  • Language arts

  • Spanish

  • Computer science and applications

  • Performing and visual arts

  • Physical education

  • Study skills & character development

  • Library

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To prepare our middle school students for success in high school, college and beyond, we focus on the following academic core requirements, with some available at regular and honors levels:

  • Math: pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, algebra II/trigonometry and pre-calculus

  • Science: earth science, chemistry, physics and biology

  • English: grammar, vocabulary, literature and writing

  • Social studies: ancient history, world studies and U.S. history

  • Foreign languages: Spanish, French, Mandarin, Japanese

  • Computer science: design thinking, innovation lab, programming, architecture, flowcharts, systems thinking, engineering, app design

  • Visual arts: art I & II, art history, ceramics and sculpture

  • Performing arts: music, dance, theater and orchestra

  • Communication studies: public speaking, debate and speech

  • Physical education: team and individual sports, personal fitness and health topics

To prepare our students with a well-rounded education, we focus on required courses in the following subject areas, with many classes available at AP and honors levels:

  • English: Study of Literary Genres, British & American Literature

  • Math: Algebra I, Algebra II/Trigonometry and Geometry

  • Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology

  • History and social sciences: World History I & II and United States History

  • Foreign languages: Spanish, French, Latin, Mandarin or Japanese

  • Performing and visual arts: Study of Visual Arts, Music, Dance or Theater Arts

  • Computer science: Digital World, Programming or others

  • Physical education: Four semesters or seasons of P.E. or competitive sports

The Hilltoppers Academy School:

First-Class Education for Tomorrow’s Leaders

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Hilltoppers' students receive a well-rounded education grounded in academics, enriching extracurricular activities and clubs, team-building athletics and an unwavering emphasis on character development that attracts college acceptances from universities across the country. And, most importantly, students develop a lifelong passion for learning.

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Why families choose Hilltoppers Academy School:

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  • Leading academics: We offer an exceptional academic program characterized by an innovative, challenging curriculum.

  • Robust programs and extracurricular activities: Our global learning opportunities, competitive sports teams and rich, varied student clubs inspire our students to reach their full potential.

  • Experienced teachers: Our teaching team is the cornerstone of a Hilltoppers Academy education. With a passion for their craft, their goal is your child’s success.

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-Achieve Academic Excellence Efficiently-

  • Efficiently fill in gaps of previous years & build a strong foundation be part of great Hilltoppers Academy School team. 

  • Learn ahead of school materials, receive excellent grades & get into advanced programs in school

  • 2-6 months to complete one grade level with A+ with top understanding

  • Customized weekly assignment & medium to long term progress goals

  • Self-paced progress, access the system anytime, from anywhere or come into the class room

  • Online Zoom support provided by experienced teachers, available 6 days a week 10 hours a day.

  • Access Advisors for help if running into difficulties in self-learning we customize our program. 

  • Content aligned with Common Core standards of each student.

  • We have a great Sports Program that uses life learning experiences to teach our sports.

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