School Tour

Tours typically last about 30–45 minutes. This gives families time to walk through the building, see classrooms in action when appropriate, and have a focused conversation about your child and whether Hillside may be the right fit.

Yes. Families may park in the main school lot directly in front of the building.

If The Hillside School has a weather-related closure, Flexible Instruction Day (FID), or delay, tours will be rescheduled. If weather is questionable, we will communicate directly with families as soon as a decision is made.

We completely understand that schedules change. Simply reply to your confirmation email or contact the Admissions Office and we will gladly find another date and time that works for you.

Families are welcome to decide what feels best for them, however we generally prefer that the initial tour be a parent visit. This allows for open conversation about your child’s learning profile and gives parents space to ask detailed questions. Students will have an opportunity to visit the school during their scheduled student visit day later in the admissions process.

If you have recent evaluations, an IEP, or progress reports, you are welcome to share them ahead of time or bring them with you. This helps make our conversation more personalized and meaningful.

The Hillside School serves students in grades K-9. We specialize in supporting students with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, and related learning profiles.

Hillside offers small class sizes, structured literacy instruction, individualized academic support, and a strong focus on social-emotional growth. Our approach is personalized, research-based, and designed to build both skills and confidence.

After the tour, families may choose to submit an application. The process typically includes a student visit day, review of records and evaluations, and a team discussion to ensure Hillside is the right fit for the student.

Yes. Hillside offers need-based financial aid to qualifying families. We are happy to walk families through that process during or after the tour.

Transportation varies by district. Some public school districts provide busing to Hillside within certain mileage limits. We are happy to discuss your specific district during your visit.