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Empowering Gifted Learners in Daly City
Hilldale School is a dedicated learning institution serving bright, gifted, and twice-exceptional children from Preschool through Eighth Grade. Our accelerated curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while fostering personal growth through multilingual education, life skills development, and global perspectives. Accredited by the National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA), we prioritize personalized learning experiences with subject-specialist teachers who guide students beyond grade-level expectations. Our programs emphasize resilience, empathy, and independence through collaborative projects, reflective learning, and leadership opportunities. With a focus on multilingualism, students engage in Spanish, Latin, Greek, Mandarin, and Russian studies while mastering core academic concepts.The school's extended care program supports busy families with homework assistance and enrichment activities. As part of the International Schools Partnership network, Hilldale students participate in global projects and cultural exchanges that prepare them for future academic and career success. Our admissions process is designed to be accessible and personalized, ensuring each child finds the right fit within our supportive community. Parent testimonials consistently highlight the school's nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and transformative impact on students' academic and personal development.
Services
Accelerated Curriculum
Multilingual Education
Life Skills Development
Global Perspectives Program
Extended Care Program
Specialized Teacher Instruction
Leadership Opportunities
Admissions Guidance
Student Assessments
Cultural Exchange Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer an accelerated curriculum for gifted and twice-exceptional learners
- Our elementary school is NIPSA accredited for educational excellence
- We provide multilingual education in Spanish, Latin, Greek, Mandarin, and Russian
- We develop life skills through collaboration and self-leadership programs
- Our subject-specialist teachers personalize learning for each student
Associations and certifications
- National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)
What people say
Confident learners
Love of learning
Strong friendships
Moral compass
Second home
Services
Accelerated Curriculum
Hilldale's accelerated curriculum challenges gifted students with grade-level surpassing academics. Specialized teachers personalize instruction to maximize each child's potential. Continuous assessments ensure mastery of key concepts while fostering intellectual curiosity and academic growth.
Multilingual Education
Students develop proficiency in Spanish, Latin, Greek, Mandarin, and Russian while strengthening their native language skills. Our program builds cultural awareness and communication abilities through immersive language experiences that support academic achievement and global citizenship.
Life Skills Development
Our curriculum cultivates resilience, empathy, and independence through collaborative projects and reflective learning. Students build essential life competencies including self-regulation, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making to succeed academically and personally.
Global Perspectives
Through global projects and cultural exchanges, students gain international awareness and cross-cultural communication skills. Participation in Model UN, international competitions, and collaborative learning experiences prepares students for success in an interconnected world.
Extended Care Program
Our extended care program supports busy families with flexible scheduling options. Students receive homework assistance, participate in enrichment workshops, and engage in purposeful peer interactions in a nurturing environment before and after school hours.
People
Sasha Clayton
Head of School
Sasha Clayton leads Hilldale School with a vision for nurturing gifted learners. She champions equitable education where individual needs are met with care, fostering environments where students thrive academically and personally through curiosity-driven learning.
Kim Valladares
6th Grade Teacher
Kim Valladares teaches sixth grade while emphasizing balanced academic rigor and love of learning. She supports students through personalized instruction, creative approaches, and community-building activities that help each child reach their full potential in a caring classroom environment.
Questions
What age groups does Hilldale School serve?
Hilldale serves students from Preschool through Eighth Grade, with specialized programs for early learners through middle school students.
Is Hilldale School accredited?
Yes, Hilldale School is accredited by the National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA), ensuring educational excellence and quality standards.
What languages are taught at Hilldale?
Students learn Spanish from Kindergarten, with additional studies in Latin, Greek, Mandarin, and Russian to develop multilingual proficiency and cultural awareness.
What makes Hilldale's curriculum unique?
Our accelerated curriculum combines personalized learning with subject-specialist teachers, challenging gifted students while developing life skills through collaborative projects and global perspectives.
Does Hilldale offer after-school programs?
Yes, our extended care program provides nurturing before and after-school care with homework help, enrichment workshops, and peer interaction opportunities for busy families.
How does Hilldale support student development?
We focus on academic mastery, life competencies, and multilingual skills through personalized instruction, character education, and international learning opportunities that prepare students for future success.
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